Bible Wisdom

For a number of decades, Golden Bells has been feeding Christians around the world with God’s word in tear-off wall and desk calendar formats. For the first time, Golden Bells is now also being made available in book format - taking an ‘evergreen’ undated approach so that you can start reading the daily thoughts at any time during the year. In this volume, each 7 days cycle through one of seven different approaches to enjoying a short extract from God’s Word: An encouraging word to get us thinking about mission; whether that’s evangelism or other service for the Lord; A quote or ...

THE "Aphorisms" appeared originally in The Century. Of the brief paragraphs and verses, some are printed here for the first time; but the greater part are extracts from my longer work, which has appeared in The Century, St. Nicholas, Wide Awake, Harper's Magazine, Harper's Weekly, Harper's Bazar, the McClure Syndicate, The Cosmopolitan, The Overland Monthly, Lippincott's Magazine, Worthington's Magazine, and in "The Ring of Amethyst," and "From Palm to Glacier". JANUARY 1. Remember that the whim of to-day is the impulse of to-morrow, the wish of next week, the effort of next month, the good...

Embrace a Biblically Centered Life! Are you ready to embark on a journey of faith that goes beyond the surface? Do you yearn to experience a life fully committed to Jesus in every aspect? The COMMITMENTS of a Jesus Follower: Practical Christian Living and Discipleship offers a roadmap to transform your spiritual walk from ordinary to extraordinary. This insightful Bible study unveils the essential commitments required to truly follow Jesus and live a life that reflects His love and purpose. Through ten profound and practical lessons, you'll discover how to: Build a Rock-Solid Foundation: ...

Max Ehrmann gained world fame with his poem Desiderata written in 1927. Many volumes of poetry and numerous plays followed, including three with spiritual themes: "Jesus: A Passion Play", "David and Bathsheba", and "The Wife of Marobius". Ehrmann was not a Christian, but this reinterpretation in verse of The Wisdom of Jesus Son of Sirach, better known as the book of Ecclesiastes from the Bible, was done with a deep respect for the philosophical wisdom contained in the original Greek manuscript.

The Bible says to clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. This book focuses on kindness. Isn’t it amazing that you can put on kindness like you can put on your clothes. Like you put on your pants or your shirt. Acting in kindness is a daily choice. The Oxford English Dictionary defines kindness as being friendly, generous, and considerate. I believe men in particular having trouble being kind. It doesn’t come naturally to us. Kindness is a quality that we men really have to work at. It seems to come much easier to women. The women in our lives ...

Ecclesiastes Daily Devotional 12 Down to Earth Daily Devotionals, 12 Daily Doses of Wisdom, Encouragement, Thanksgiving and Perseverance Have you ever wanted a simple daily dose of encouragement? How about a daily shot of wisdom? Want some fresh perspective on life? Want some down to earth advice? Ecclesiastes Daily Devotional is the perfect book for you. This book contains 12 devotionals, every chapter is a different devotional based on a chapter of Ecclesiastes. Not only are the devotionals short, simple and filled with insight, but most importantly, they are easy to read. If you're ...

A gold nugget is biblical truth and wisdom. These gold nuggets of biblical wisdom are recognized when the Holy Spirit reveals them to you. Sometimes, you can read a scripture and not grasp the full meaning of it until the Holy Spirit quickens it in your spirit. This book is meant to encourage and enlighten the human mind to reach further and to understand the deeper things of God. The Bible is a treasure chest of wisdom. Wisdom, understanding, and insight are things we need to seek out.

This book is a sequel to the book “Golden Pearls of Wisdom”. The first book contained 12 chapters with 14 “Golden Pearls” of wisdom. The sequel contains 18 chapters with 19 “Golden Pearls” of wisdom. The sequel continues to enlighten the mind with the deeper things of God. This book is intended to help you acquire wisdom from the pages of the Bible. Obtaining wisdom through God’s interaction with mankind over vast periods of time!

The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 prayers, poems, and hymns. Proverbs is considered to be one of the books of Wisdom Literature. It is a collection of sayings that deal with many practical matters of daily life as well as one's relationship with the Lord. Ecclesiastes, also called "the Preacher" is another of the books of Wisdom Literature....

Every step in our faith and salvation journey is a triumph waiting to unfold. As children of God, we have to be intentional about each step. In this enlightening and transformative daily devotional, Gioron Wilkins, minister, gifted musician, and glory carrier, brings you daily nuggets of truth and inspiration that will equip you to conquer life's battles and embrace the abundant life that Christ promises. Designed for new believers of all ages and seasoned seekers of faith, this daily devotional aims to bring clarity, inspiration, and profound wisdom to your life. "The Life Guide for ...

Challenge Your Faith: Provocative Truths from Unexpected Sources Are you weary of surface-level answers? Do you dare to wrestle with the challenging aspects of faith, even when it's uncomfortable? "Miracles & Rebellion" isn't for the faint of heart. If you're struggling with unanswered prayers or the persistent pull of temptation, this book offers a fresh, honest look at those moments when faith feels strained to its breaking point. These are names you may not know, like Aeneas, a paralytic man that Peter heals, and the Blind man, whose life Jesus changed. Are you ready to be one? Through ...

Unlock the Power of Applied Wisdom With Life-Changing Lessons from Scripture Do you long for deeper connections with other believers? Are you tired of feeling alone in your faith journey, struggling to find Christian friends, or not connecting with your church community? "Blasphemy, Grace, Quarrels & Reconciliation" invites you to explore the intriguing lives of first-century disciples, revealing the transformative power of applied wisdom. Through focused biblical wisdom and everyday faith application, this book equips you to build stronger, Christ-centered relationships. You can experience...

Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs (Song of Solomon) - For meditation and encouragement, there are no better books than these. From the youthful energy of the Song of Songs to the wisdom of age seen in Ecclesiastes, these books have insights and guidance for everyone and any age.

Leadership Lessons from the Bible: Unlock Timeless Wisdom from Biblical Leaders for Personal and Professional Success! Could it be said that you are searching for a pragmatic leadership wisdom that endures for the long haul? Jump profound into the pages of "Leadership Lessons from the Bible," a powerful and insightful gathering of leadership principles drawn from the existences of notorious Biblical figures. Written by Eturuvie Erebor, this book explores how these ancient stories and leaders provide invaluable lessons for today's personal and professional success. Unlock Leadership Secrets ...

The hidden mysteries of the bible are there for us to search out. Proverbs 25:2 says “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of Kings is to search out a matter,” (NKJV). God conceals nuggets of truth, so His children can search them out. Almost, like a treasure hunt. Hidden in plain sight. God has chosen to hide his mysteries from the wise and intellectual and reveal them to children. The Bible was written by men moved by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is who reveals to us the mysteries of the Bible. He reveals the mysteries to us when we humble ourselves and come ...

Tikva Frymer-Kensky shows listeners how a seemingly minor story in the first book of Samuel can teach them key lessons to dramatically improve their lives. Saul, abandoned by God, approaches a medium in the village of Endor to call up the spirit of Samuel. Though Saul had outlawed her craft, she helped him when he promised her safety. And after Samuel prophesied Saul’s death, she showed the shaken king hospitality.

The writings of the wisdom literature books are varied. They are linked only in terms of their common author, but even that is not always a given. Still, most of the writings of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon are penned by the wise King of Israel, and from his words, we learn much. The Book of Proverbs imparts practical wisdom that still enlightens us today, despite being thousands of years removed from their original writing. Ecclesiastes offers tremendous insight into the human experience, and reminds us that all the pursuits of this world, if they are lived without God at ...

Love. Protection. Direction. God loves to give abundant gifts! During the time surrounding graduation, a season of new beginnings, seek God's face and receive His gifts through the powerful devotions and Bible verses in this inspiring book from Jack Countryman. God's Gift for the Graduate includes 60 inspirational devotions, along with Scripture and prayers, to remind you that God is eager to bless and guide you in this new season of life.

Although raised Roman Catholic, Susan Stabile was ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun and devoted 20 years of her life to practicing Buddhism before returning to Catholicism in 2001. In Growing in Love and Wisdom, she draws on this unique dual perspective to explore the value of interreligious dialogue, the spiritual dynamics that operate across faith traditions, and how Buddhist meditation practices can deepen Christian prayer.

For the last 50 years, I have been intrigued by the concept of wisdom. As a young boy I remember reading these words of Solomon about wisdom, "She is more precious than jewels and nothing you desire compares with her." (Proverbs 3:15) The fact that nothing in this life compares with wisdom grabbed my attention; therefore, I have been on a lifelong search to understand and to acquire it. Wisdom enables us to distinguish between those ideas in life that are true and those that are false.