Quotes about Wisdom

We are not only asking to be forgiven, we are asking for guidance and wisdom and strength to respond differently tomorrow.

God does not delight in having to always explain what his will is; he enjoys it when we understand

The powerful though vague and unsubstantiated presumption is that something has been found out that renders a spiritual understanding of reality in the manner of Jesus simply foolish to those who are "in the know." But when it comes time to say exactly what it is that has been found out, nothing of substance is forthcoming.

An understanding of ordinary logic is no longer a required part of university degree programs, as was almost universally the case sixty years ago. Now, as a result, our world is full of uneducated people with higher degrees.

Prayer and speaking with God must be carefully distinguished from superstition in how they work.

Dallas: Jesus was a man of truth. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of truth, not of correct doctrine. I am just saying that we need to tell our young people, "Follow Jesus, and if you can find a better way than him, he would be the first to tell you to take it.

There is no education like adversity.

My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Thank you God for everything in my life. The good and the bad. Some were blessings and some were lessons.

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.

"In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has."

Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring.