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What is true wisdom—the kind that comes from above and not from earthly ambition? What does it look like? How does it differ from what the world tells us wisdom is?

14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

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5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. -Philippians 4:5-7

In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 NIV

It’s more than likely that you’ve heard the well-known Bible verse from Jeremiah 29:11, which says: “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” But where does this verse come from?

In the last couple of chapters of Amos, a commentary explained that God’s people had gotten so far off track in their relationship with God, He promises destruction for forsaking God. In Chapter 7

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Whenever my faith journey is feeling a little stale, I pick up a book that I purchased several years ago; “In God’s Name, Wisdom from the World’s Great Spiritual Leaders” by Jules and Gedeon Naudet.

Sometimes I get busy, so distracted that I forget what's really important. I don't mean to - it's just that life happens. Grocery store trips need to be made, kids need to get to school and practices, meals need to be cooked, relationships need to be tended, jobs need to be worked, and 8-hours of sleep is the goal. But guess what? The Bible gives grace for even the busy times:

In today’s society, it can be incredibly difficult to discern what’s true and what’s not—especially when it comes to the media and social media. Headlines are often misleading, designed to evoke fear or strong emotions just to generate clicks, rather than to convey accurate information. On social media, we’re constantly exposed to videos or posts that can give a false impression—whether it’s promoting a product as the best on the market or showcasing someone’s vacation as picture-perfect.

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.