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Knowing what to say is important, but knowing when to say it is just as important. In a world where everyone has an opinion and every disagreement seems to demand a response, how do we know when to speak and when to remain silent?

In week three of our series, Proverbs: Skillfully Living a Life with Purpose, we turn to Proverbs 26:1–12 to discover how wisdom guides our conversations, confrontations, and relationships. Scripture teaches us to recognize when someone deserves our attention, when engaging in an argument makes us part of the problem, and when correction can genuinely lead to growth.

Walking in wisdom doesn't mean winning every argument or answering every accusation. It means learning to respond with discernment, humility, and Christlike character. Join us as we explore how God's wisdom teaches us not only what to say, but when and how to say it.

Not every invitation leads somewhere worth going, and not every voice speaking into our lives is leading us toward wisdom.

In Week 2 of our series, Proverbs: Skillfully Living a Life With Purpose, we explore the beauty of godly wisdom, the danger of allowing sinful influences to shape our decisions, and the urgent call to listen when God warns us.

The people we surround ourselves with, the voices we trust, and the warnings we choose to ignore all have consequences. Proverbs 1:8–33 reminds us that God's wisdom is not simply meant to be admired but followed.

Are we allowing God's wisdom to guide our lives, or are we making excuses for the very things He's warning us against?

What does it really mean to live a good life, and where does true wisdom begin?

As we kick off our new sermon series, Proverbs: Skillfully Living a Life with Purpose, we discover that wisdom is more than knowledge or good advice. It's God's love given for our good, teaching us how to live in His world, His way, and with His people.

In "Turning On the Light of Wisdom," we explore Proverbs 1:1–7 and discover that wisdom begins with humility, a willingness to be taught, and a heart that depends on God. The beginning of wisdom isn't knowing more; it's recognizing who knows best and choosing to follow Him.

Because ultimately, the good life only flows through the Good Shepherd.

Guest Speaker: Andrew Traboulsi

Where do we look when life feels uncertain, dangerous, or beyond our control?

Psalm 121 reminds us that our help comes from the Creator, our lives rest in the care of the Keeper, and our future is secure in the hands of the Protector. God’s presence does not promise the absence of danger, but it assures us that we are never abandoned in the middle of it.

In “The Comfort Found in the Lord’s Company,” we’re reminded that the God who made heaven and earth is the same God who watches over His people today and keeps them secure in Christ.

When life doesn’t make sense, how can we trust that God is working for our good? In “Trusting the Purpose You Can’t See,” week 9 of Discernment Matters, we explore Romans 8:26–30 and the confidence that comes from knowing whose we are and what God is accomplishing through our struggles. God’s purpose goes beyond changing our circumstances—He is shaping us to become more like Christ.

What we consistently listen to eventually becomes what we consistently live. Proverbs 4:20–23 calls us to guard our hearts carefully because everything we say, think, desire, and do flows from within.

In Week 8 of Discernment Matters, we learn that what we listen to shapes how we live, what we value determines what we guard, and whatever fills our hearts will eventually flow into our lives.

The Israelites experienced God’s presence, provision, and deliverance, yet those spiritual privileges did not make them immune to temptation or its consequences.

In Week 7 of Discernment Matters, we learn that past faithfulness does not eliminate present vulnerability. We must discern our privilege, remain honest about our weakness, and look for the path to obedience that God faithfully provides in every temptation.

“In Jesus’ name” is more than a phrase we use to close our prayers. Jesus is our access to the Father, and praying in His name means bringing our requests into alignment with His character, purposes, and will.

In Week 6 of Discernment Matters, we learn how to take our prayer lives off autopilot by seeking God’s will, trusting Him with our true needs, and asking for what will bring Him the greatest glory.

Communion is more than a tradition—it reminds us that our peace with God came through Jesus’ sacrifice. The bread and cup make the cross visible, unite us around what Christ has accomplished, and call us to live out His grace beyond the table.

In Week 5 of Discernment Matters, we learn to remember the sacrifice, recognize our unity, and respond to the mission.