Decisions

The great wisdom of God, the true “sophia”(Greek for "wisdom") is “pure”(chaste and clean),“peaceable”(beneficial and health-giving), “gentle” (appropriate and patient); it is full of good works, true, genuine, approachable and attainable. Image showing the best wisdom as the wisdom of God that is found in the Bible

The Wisdom of God by Johnny Pope

July 1, 2025
The Wisdom of God We all need wisdom! The Bible says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7). “For wisdom...
When making choices, remember that decisions determine direction, and direction determines destination. Genesis 24 teaches how to choose the right way! Isaac and Rebekah, Eleazar and Rebekah

Making Decisions: Principles from Genesis 24 for Finding the Right Way

July 19, 2024
Making Decisions and Finding Direction for Life’s Journey Life is full of decisions. As a young man, I assumed that by a certain age, I would have made all of...
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“Praying Through”

April 4, 2022
Years ago I used to hear some people refer to “praying through” as a metaphor for praying until you breakthrough to Heaven. I understand what many of these sincere people...
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Going Back On Your Upbringing by Dr. Charles Keen

May 3, 2021
Lamentations 4:5 says, "...they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills." This describes the extremes one person can go to in life - from being clothed in scarlet to...
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Finding Your Way

March 12, 2019
Frequently I hear it said of someone that he is still trying to “find his way” in life. Our world is full of aimless drifters and empty souls. Another toy....
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Are You Seeking God’s Direction For Some Decision?

September 22, 2018
At every stage on the journey we face crossroads - choices that will have long-lasting effects on both ourselves and others. Direction determines destination. There is never a day that...
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Are You In A Holding Pattern?

November 9, 2017
Are You In A Holding Pattern? There are few things more frustrating than the pilot's announcement that your flight is in a holding pattern! How long? Why? What is the...
Outside of the Scriptures the most helpful thing that I read during that period was a chapter from F.B. Meyer on "The Secret of Guidance."

“The Secret of Guidance” by F.B. Meyer

March 21, 2017
Are you facing any decision right now? In need of guidance? Searching for direction? Years ago, I came to a crossroad in my life. We all make many decisions every...
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Daily Wisdom (Daily Living – Part 7)

March 11, 2016
I have shared several thoughts concerning the daily Christian life. On the front of my calendar I have written: "Plan for the future, but live one week at a time,...
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Counsel to Young People and to Those Who Counsel Them

May 12, 2014
It is my privilege to work each week with hundreds of middle school, high school, and college age young people.  It is fascinating that the older I get the younger...
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When It Is Time to Go

March 15, 2014
Recently I wrote a post on the discipline and joys of staying where God put you.  Like the Psalmist David we sometimes feel like we would like a change of...
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The Tale of Two Brothers

October 11, 2012
 The Tale of Two Brothers This is the tale of two brothers. It is a true story.  I know that it is true because God told it in His Word. ...