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Knowledge vs. Wisdom: Why Our Souls Crave the True Depth of Understanding

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Rocks That Seem To Extend Endlessly Into The Pacific Ocean - Oceanside California - By Ken Hulsey  Written by Ken Hulsey "Huh! I should think that you Jedi would have more respect for the difference between knowledge and... heh heh heh... wisdom." - Dexter Jettster (Star Wars) Only this Space Cowboy would start off a post about wisdom with a quote from a Star Wars movie. It may be a sign that I need some of that elusive wisdom because I chose not to quote a wise Star Wars character like Yoda or Obi-Wan Kenobi in favor of something uttered by an intergalactic fry cook in a movie that I don't particularly care for instead.

The True Measure of Prosperity: Finding Joy Beyond Material Wealth

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Prioritizing Faith Over Finances: A Spiritual Reflection In today’s world, it’s all too easy to let our finances overshadow our faith. The pursuit of wealth can often become a distraction, leading us to rely on our own understanding rather than turning to God. As stated in 1 Corinthians 2:5 (NKJV), “that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” This verse serves as a crucial reminder that our trust should lie in Jesus and not in our financial status. 

Rising Above: Finding Strength and Love in Times of Turmoil

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  Finding Strength and Wisdom in Scripture In a world filled with uncertainty and turmoil, many seek wisdom that provides strength and comfort. The teachings from various spiritual leaders in history offer insights that resonate deeply with our human experience. They remind us of the enduring power of love , faith , and the ability to overcome challenges.

Proverbs 8 - The Beauty Of Lady Wisdom

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 For the past week Terri and I have been studying Proverbs. I found the passage that we read last night, Proverbs 8, to be really beautiful and inspiring so I decided to share it this morning. From the NIV translation: Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 2 On the heights along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; 3 beside the gates leading into the city, at the entrances, she cries aloud: 4 "To you, O men, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. 5 You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding. 6 Listen, for I have worthy things to say; I open my lips to speak what is right. 7 My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness. 8 All the words of my mouth are just; none of them is crooked or perverse. 9 To the discerning all of them are right; they are faultless to those who have knowledge. 10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, 11 for wisdom is more preci...

Knowledge And Wisdom Are Not The Same And The Difference Is More Than Profound

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Rocks That Seem To Extend Endlessly Into The Pacific Ocean - Oceanside California - By Ken Hulsey  Huh! I should think that you Jedi would have more respect for the difference between knowledge and... heh heh heh... wisdom. - Dexter Jettster (Star Wars) Only this Space Cowboy would start off a post about wisdom with a quote from a Star Wars movie. It may be a sign that I need some of that elusive wisdom because I chose not to quote a wise Star Wars character like Yoda or Obi Wan Kenobi in favor of something uttered by an intergalactic fry cook in a movie that I don't particularly care for instead. Now that we have established how un-wise I am, let's delve into the meat of the matter. This week Terri and I started reading and studying the book of Proverbs. In case you are not familiar with that particular book of the Bible it focuses on ... you guessed it ... wisdom. Lets look at some definitions of wisdom. I will start with Wikipedia, which again proves that I may not be all th...