ThoughtSeeds

How can humility bring us wisdom? How do pride and arrogance bring us to disgrace? What are ways we can live humbly with others in wisdom and grace instead of haughty presumptions? Come on in to the second part of our study on humility.

What does it mean to be humble? Why does God seem to require it of us? How can we achieve the humility He says He honors? Join me for an in-depth discussion on Godly humility.

In 1943, in all the tragedy, horror, and seemingly endless casualties, Ruth Caye Jones looked to the Word of God. As she did, words to a song came to her, and she started writing them down. A melody followed. That short, simple hymn went around the world and it still applies today: "In times like these, we need a Savior; In times like these, we need an Anchor." Join me to learn more about Ruth Jones and study the truths that still ring out for us today.

https://thescottspot.wordpress.com/2016/09/05/in-times-like-these-written-in-1943/

"Wise people are builders -- they build families, businesses, communities . . ." (Prov. 24:3a TPT)

How can we use the wisdom of God, and the intelligence and insight He gives us, to build up businesses for His glory and His kingdom? How can we build up communities? First, we build on the solid Rock Himself, Jesus Christ. Join me to talk this out and learn more about what God has called each one of us to do as builders.

In Proverbs, we read and learn a lot about wisdom being how the earth was founded, and that wisdom is how God fashioned creation through wisdom. In Proverbs 24, we learn that a house is built through wisdom. Another version of the Bible says "Wise people are builders . . ." And we find out that the word used for build or builders means to build up, to obtain children, to set up, to establish. Today, we're talking about what it means to be a builder of family. If you have no children, don't run away from this one! Jump on in to see how this also applies to you.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisdom
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/build
Psalm 68:6 (God sets the solitary in families . . .)

A different kind of episode today -- one where I share from my heart with no notes in front of me or anything prepared. Just me, you, and God. What does integrity mean to and for me?

In Proverbs, we read a lot about a person of integrity. What does integrity mean? How can we live with integrity? Join me to learn more about this vital piece of walking with God every day in our lives.

The talents in the Parable of the Talents were physical money -- lots of it. How well did each servant manage what they were given? How well do you manage the gifts and talents you've been given by the King? Come on in to today's study and discussion and learn more about the ways God has gifted us.

https://spiritualgiftstest.com

In the Parable of the Talents, we meet four different characters: The master and each of the three servants that he entrusts with a large sum of wealth to manage before he departs on an extended journey. What does each man do with that trust and responsibility? Join me as we discuss it and learn more about our role in the Kingdom of God.

https://www.grandrapidscoins.com/blogs/entry/how-much-was-a-biblical-talent-worth

“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen” This verse in 1 Timothy 1:7 is the inspiration for the title and opening line of the hymn of adoration "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise," by William Chalmers Smith. Join me to learn more about how this hymn came to be and the richness of theology and doctrine bursting from every line.

1. Morgan, Robert J., Then Sings My Soul: Special Edition, W Publishing © 2010, pg 265
2. https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/resources/history-of-hymns-immortal-invisible-god-only-wise
3. https://www.hymnologyarchive.com/immortal-invisible
4. https://hymnstudiesblog.wordpress.com/2008/07/17/quotimmortal-invisible-god-only-wisequot/