Tag: wisdom
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Who Can Learn the Counsel of God?
Today’s Daily Office readings invite us into one of life’s deepest questions. In the Book of Wisdom, the writer asks: “Who has learned your counsel, unless you have given wisdom and sent your holy spirit from on high?”— Wisdom 9:17 It is an honest question. Human beings long for certainty. We want answers, clarity, direction,…
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Who Is the King of Glory?
Daily Office Readings: Psalm 24 • Wisdom 7:22–8:1 • 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 • Matthew 7:7–14 Fifty-seven years ago today, I stood before God believing I had found the companion who would walk beside me for the rest of my life. Like many young people standing at the altar, I imagined love would be enough to…
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The Wisdom That Teaches Us How to Live
Daily Office Reflections Psalm 100 • Wisdom 6:12–23 • Colossians 3:1–11 • Luke 7:1–17 “For the Lord is good;his mercy is everlasting;and his faithfulness endures from age to age.”— Psalm 100:5 There are days when the Daily Office readings seem scattered like leaves blowing in different directions. Then there are days when the Scriptures gather…
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The Book of Wisdom: Living with Divine Understanding in a Confused World
The Book of Wisdom, also known as the Wisdom of Solomon, is one of the most beautiful and profound writings in the entire Bible. Written in the voice of King Solomon, it bridges Hebrew faith and Greek philosophy, blending the love of God’s law with a deep search for understanding. Its purpose is to show…
The Curious Pilgrim 