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Trip of a lifetime! That is exactly what Sara would call the 12 day trip she and her husband, Chris, experienced just a few weeks ago. They weren't even supposed to go on this trip, but 3 weeks before it's scheduled departure, they were invited to attend. In this week's episode, Sara shares the top takeaways from the trip, and gives us all an audio tour of this trip of a lifetime. Make sure to visit the blog at bestillbefree.com/208 to see some of her pictures from the trip!

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1. The Book of Proverbs: Wisdom verses Stupidity
2. Wisdom's Feast and Folly's Funeral

1. Create your own wisdom and folly lists. What seems like wisdom to you? What seems like folly? Can you back them up with scripture? 
2. Are you teachable? Ask yourself that very hard question. How do you react with criticism? Next time someone gives you feedback, take a moment and ask the Lord to help you receive it before you react to it. 

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It's part 2 of our discussion on Proverbs 8, and in this week’s #podcast, we wrap up our dissection of Wisdom's remaining "be" words -- eternal,  delightful, persistent. We go deep into discussion about how maybe we're holding onto things that are negotiable and not foundational truths...and how wisdom should bring delight and joy to our lives. We stay super practical, with tangible things to think about consider for personal daily lives. Listen at your favorite #podcast app or at bestillbefree.com/206!

BE IN THE WORD (This Week's Verses):

Read Proverbs 8

BE DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS (Practical Application):

1. What negotiables are you holding onto tightly in the name of Wisdom, that you can maybe let go of and be willing to see differently?
2. What area in your life would wisdom bring the freedom that would cause you to delight and rejoice in the Lord?
3. Where are the places in life you can identify as crossroads where Wisdom calls out to you on a regular basis?

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Instead of looking at Wisdom as something we look for and seek out, this week we examine how Wisdom is looking for us. She is out in the highways and hedges to show us herself in our own culture and our own day-to-day life. This week we get really practical, and spend a lot of time in dialogue about wisdom in our own personal, individual lives. We have so much dialogue, in fact, that we decided at toward the end of the episode that we needed to break this into 2-parts! We hope you enjoy this hands-on, grassroots look at Wisdom in our lives today, and be sure to tune in next week for part 2!

BE IN THE WORD (This Week's Verses):

Read Proverbs 8

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think on these things. (Philippians 4:8)

But let your ‘Yes’ mean ‘Yes,’ and ‘No’ mean ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these comes from the evil one.(Matthew 5:37)

BE DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS (Practical Application):

1. What super basic, everyday ways does Wisdom call out to you that you wouldn’t have otherwise considered as wisdom?
2. Where have you heard Wisdom calling out to you, but you let the noise of the world overpower her?
3. Where has God called you to speak forth confidently with wisdom? 
4. Where in your life can you identify the unabashed blessings and riches of God because of your commitment to walk in Wisdom?

QUOTES FOR THE WEEK:

“There are, it’s true, temples, synagogues, churches, chapels, but hundreds of thousands never frequent them, and therefore do not hear the voice of truth. Wisdom, therefore, must go to them, if she wishes them to receive her instructions. Hence the zealous ministers of Christ go still to the highways and hedges, to the mountains and plains, to the ships and the cottages, to persuade sinners to turn from the error of their ways, and accept that redemption which was procured by the sacrificial offering of Jesus Christ.” (Adam Clarke)

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Have you ever felt like you repeat yourself to your kids when trying to really make a point on an issue? Isn’t that what Solomon must have been feeling while writing Proverbs? There's no doubt that he wants his son to hear him and listen to his words. God must feel the same way. If we believe that the Word of God is infallible, and that each word is written for our learning, we must understand that each time Solomon says, “My Son,” God is saying it to us. Do we need to improve our listening skills? Or are we so focused on what everyone else is supposed to be learning that we don’t even hear our name being called by God? Let us take time to truly listen for God’s voice calling our name; for wisdom whispering for our attention. May we identify our distractions and work to reprioritize so that we may extend the number of our days! 

BE IN THE WORD:

The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom!

 
BE EDUCATED:

1. The Paths of the Just and the Ways of the Wicked. Commentary on Proverbs 4
2. How to Guard Your Heart. Adrian Rogers teaches what it means to guard your heart and practically walks us through the steps of doing so. 

BE DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS:

1. Ponder the question whether you are willing to pay the price for wisdom or not? If you are not, ask yourself why? What do you have to lose? What do you have to gain? And then ask God to give you the desire for wisdom. If you answered yes, then begin now asking God to give you wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Ask him to shine the light of wisdom upon you. 

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1. This week, pick one of the practical ways to exercise wisdom from verses 31-35:
   1. Be good to others if it’s in your power to do so.
   2. When you have it to give, give it immediately instead of later.
   3. Don’t take advantage of anyone’s trust
   4. Don’t argue for the sake of arguing
   5. Don’t envy the wins that the ungodly get and think their ways are more beneficial

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"Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting the tomato in a fruit salad," the ever-wise Chris Goede is noted as saying. What is wisdom, though? It might feel like a word that has no context or is so abstract that we cannot wrap our minds around it. Yet it's a very distinct word chosen by Solomon. So how, then, is wisdom different from knowledge or understanding? Here are the definition of the words that can cause us such confusion:

Definitions:

1. Wisdom: Not just about knowing what’s good for you, but applying that knowledge into your everyday life. The ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense and insight.
2. Knowledge: Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. Awareness or familiarity gained by experience of a fact or situation.
3. Understanding: Having insight or good judgment.Comprehension.
4. Discretion or discernment: The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information. The ability to determine right from wrong.

Hopefully these will help as will our discussions each week!

BE IN THE WORD

For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. (Prov 2: 10-11)

Read Proverbs, chapter 2

BE EDUCATED

1. The Protective Power of Wisdom Proverbs 2: A commentary resource diving into the meaning of Prov 2.
2. What is Wisdom? (And How to Get It): Dr. Michael A. Milton discusses exactly what we are talking about today…where to find wisdom. 

BE DOERS NOT JUST HEARERS:

1. Every day this week, choose one of the ways to “find” wisdom and apply it. Try the same one each day or use a different one each day. 

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We're diving into Wisdom from Chapter 1 in Proverbs this week! It's a jam-packed #podcast episode about cultivating wisdom in relationships, behaviors, intentions...and how we need to possess a spiritual desire to want to become wise. It's good stuff, friends! #bestillbefree #beingwise

BE IN THE WORD (This Week’s Verses):

Read Proverbs 1

I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide and I will fill it. (Psalm 81:10)

BE DOERS, NOT JUST HEARERS (Practical Application):

1. Challenge yourself to read one chapter of Proverbs a day for 31 days

QUOTES FROM THIS WEEK:

“Here the open proclamation…to make it clear that the offer of wisdom is to the man in the street, and for the business of living, not to an elite for the pursuit of scholarship.” (Derek Kidner)

“The greatest tragedy is that there’s so much noise that people can’t hear the things they really need to hear. God is trying to get through to them with the voice of wisdom, but all they hear are the confused communications clutter, foolish voices that lead them farther away from the truth.” (Warren Wiersbe)

“Fools are people who are ignorant of truth because they’re dull and stubborn. Their problem isn’t a low IQ or poor education; their problem is a lack of spiritual desire to seek and find God’s wisdom.” (Warren Wiersbe)

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Welcome back, friends! It's not only our 200th episode (beyond crazy!), it's our first episode of 2020. We're catching each other up on life through the holidays, and then doing an introduction and overview for you of this new #podcast series we're starting on WISDOM. It's going to be an incredible foundational way to start this new decade and year. So grab your coffee and your earbuds and enjoy!

BE IN THE WORD (This Week’s Verses):

Read Proverbs 1

BE EDUCATED (Affiliate Links):

Dr. Warren Wiersbe BE series

Finish by Jon Acuff

QUOTES FROM THIS WEEK:

“We’re living in the ‘information age,’ but we certainly aren’t living in the ‘age of wisdom.’ Many people who are wizards with their computers seem to be amateurs when it comes to making a success out of their lives.” (Dr. Warren Wiersbe)

“Knowledge is the collection of facts; wisdom is the right use of what we know for daily living. Knowledge can tell one how financial systems work; wisdom manages a budget properly.” (David Guzik)

“God does not guarantee uniform outcome or application for each proverb, but in studying them and applying them, one comes to contemplate the mind of God, His character, His attributes, His works, and His blessings.” (John MacArthur)

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Y'all it's our last #podcast of 2019! How have we already arrived at this point in the year? This episode is longer (#sorrynotsorry) but contains all the goodness to help you thrive in your everyday life. We also have strategies to help catapult your prep for the wonder that is the holiday season. We've got tips, we've got tricks, we've got permission for you to let some things go and just say no! So grab your cup of coffee, kick back and enjoy. We pray you all have a glorious and joy-filled Christmas and new year, we can't wait to see you again in 2020! #theyearofvision

BE IN THE WORD:
For God is not a God of disorder but of peace, as in all the meetings of God’s holy people. (I Corinthians 14:33)

I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13)

QUICK LIST OF TIPS:

1. Don’t set yourself up for failure! 
   • Only volunteer for what you know fits your skill set and your calendar
   • Set a budget and stick to it
   • Keep it as simple or as complicated as you want
   • Don’t just give your kids presents 
   • Be okay saying “no”
   • Keep it fun
   • Remember the reason for the season
2. Throw grace at your feet.
3. Making dinners (meal planning, prepping, etc.)
4. Watch out for road blocks
5. Cleaning the house
6. Be okay with a load of laundry in the dryer all day. 
7. What is the most important thing for the day?  
8. Things to remember:
   • The wise men brought Him gits, the shepherds gave him glory and time.
   • Do you remember what you got for Christmas every year? nope!
   • Creating traditions lasts longer than gifts.
   • We all have the same number of days in a week and the same hours in a day. Don’t think your life is busier than someone else. 
   • Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. Be creative. 
   • Go out to dinner one less time a week and save it to be able to give to others.

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