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Destination: Wisdom
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by Carol D. Mayberry
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When my daughter was in middle school, she had a group of cynical, rebellious friends who attended church because their parents required it. My thinking about her peers ran along these lines: God is big enough to capture the hearts of all these young women and draw them to Himself.So I prayed to that end. I encouraged my daughter to invite her friends
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—Issue #134
March/April 2003
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Wisdom by the Books
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by J. Stephen Lang
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One of the instructions Jesus gave His followers was to be "wise as serpents" (Mt. 10:16, NKJV). If we hope to obey this command, we would do well to immerse ourselves in the rich counsel found in the Bible‘s wisdom literature: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job.These books are distinct from other parts of Scripture. One thing you‘ll notice right
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—Issue #134
March/April 2003
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Decisions, Decisions
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by Robert C. Crosby
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Make a three–point turn right here!" the driving–test official instructed.Before attempting the much–rehearsed maneuver, I checked the rear–view mirror of my 1963 Chevy Impala and saw a problem. There was a car right behind me on the two–lane country road. For the life of me, I could not remember anything in the driver's manual
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—Issue #134
March/April 2003
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What Kind of Fool Am I?
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by Mathew Woodley
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One night five years ago, my son—who was four at the time—refused to stay in his bed and go to sleep. Instead, he whined, pouted, and screamed.As the power struggle escalated, I did what any rational dad would do: I let him know who was in charge, threatening him with the lifelong loss of computer games, candy, dessert, Saturday–morning
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—Issue #134
March/April 2003
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Wisdom for Every Occasion
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"Lord, Give Me Wisdom!" has been the theme of this special section. And here's the good news: He does. Throughout Scripture, we see that God gives His people wisdom to do all manner of things.To Develop Gifts and TalentsDo you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings. —Prov. 22:291. In Prov. 8:22–31, the personification of
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—Issue #134
March/April 2003
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