Wisdom isn’t a riddle reserved for experts; it is an open invitation.

We take a close, practical look at Proverbs 8 and show how real wisdom starts with the fear of the Lord; knowing, respecting, and obeying God and then making Godly choices about money, speech, and relationships. Along the way, we honor fathers who are doing their best.

We talk candidly about wealth as a powerful but dangerous tool; like fire. In wise hands, it builds and blesses. But without wisdom, it burns lives and hollows out souls.

You’ll hear why chasing money without a moral compass leads to a fragile success, how godly wisdom reorders our desires, and why the pursuit of Jesus, not just good advice, brings durable peace, sound judgment, and a steady heart.

We also address a subtle trap of living a good life built on mixed philosophies that admire Jesus as a teacher but reject Him as Lord, and why that path can feel fine while missing what matters most.

If you’re hungry for a faith that actually shapes your calendar, your budget, and your words; this conversation offers both encouragement and road-tested steps. Expect clear takeaways, a prayer for understanding, and a call to love your neighbor through action.

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Proverbs 8:8-14 and 17 - 21 - King James Version
8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.

9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.

10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.
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Matthew 13:22 - King James Version
22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

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Wisdom is not hiding; she is not hard to find. She is calling your name from the busiest places in your day.

We open Proverbs 1 and trace how godly wisdom moves from ideas to action, turning belief into choices that protect your heart, serve your neighbor, and anchor your life with peace. This isn’t moral theory or abstract theology. It’s a practical roadmap; how to act with justice and equity, how to share what you’ve learned across generations, and how to resist the slow slide of small compromises that lead you where you never meant to go.

We unpack the reverent “fear of the Lord” as awe, not terror. It is an honest recognition that God’s goodness and wisdom outpace ours. And deserves our trust. That posture changes how we filter voices, choose mentors, and make decisions under pressure.

Along the way, we confront the allure of false wisdom, from peer pressure to the seductive logic of pride, and we expose why dismissing instruction carries a cost you that you will feel in your relationships, your work, and your inner life.

You’ll hear why Scripture describes wisdom as crying out in public. Why the Bible remains a living source of guidance, and how simple acts of obedience bring calm and peace even when life hurts.

By the end, you’ll have a clearer vision for turning knowledge into love in action, listening well, saying "no" sooner, and passing what you’ve learned onto others so that they can walk a safer path.

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A love that roars and a mercy that corrects; Hosea brings both into sharp focus. We open the text with honest questions about prosperity, pride, and the subtle drift that turns devotion into performance. From God’s tender words, “When Israel was a child, I loved him”, to his fierce refusal to abandon his people - we explore how holiness and compassion meet without canceling each other out.

The story of Admah and Zeboiim underscores the seriousness of idolatry, yet the promise that God will not utterly destroy points to a restorative purpose - discipline that leads us home.

We then trace the modern echoes of “feeding on wind.” Israel’s treaties with Assyria and Egypt looked like strategy but functioned as substitutes for trust. That pattern persists when we rely on money, networks, or image to secure what only God can sustain. Hosea’s call is unambiguous: turn back, keep mercy and justice, and wait on God continually. Repentance shows up in daily choices; truthful speech over profitable lies, and patience rooted in faith rather than franticly grasping for control.

Finally, we reflect on God’s reminders: the Feast of Booths, prophetic warnings, and the witness of Moses and Hosea. If remembrance is not chosen, it may be imposed, not as spite but as rescue. The good news is that judgment is not the last word. The Lion’s roar is a summons, not a sentence, drawing us from brittle idols to a durable hope.

Join us as we wrestle with these ancient words and map them onto real life; work, money, habits, and worship so that our faith becomes integrity in motion.

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Hosea 11:1, 2, 7-10 - King James Version
1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.

2 As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.

7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.

8 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.

9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.

10 They shall walk after the Lord: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.


Hosea 12:1, 2, 6 - 14 - King James Version
1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.

2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on thy God continually.

7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.

8 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.

9 And I that am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in taberna

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A winter storm may close church doors, but it cannot silence a living word. We gathered the Standard Lesson Commentary reading for January 25, 2026, and read four passages that map Peter’s journey. From the first call by the Sea of Galilee to the tender charge of “feed my sheep.” Along the way, we pressed into a simple truth that reshapes daily life. Jesus calls us to follow and to grow while he supplies the grace that makes it possible.

We start with Colossians 2:1–7, where Paul urges the church to be knit together in love, rooted in Christ, and established in the faith. That sets the tone for a sturdy discipleship that resists smooth talk and shallow trends.

In Matthew 4, we hear the decisive invitation, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men,” and remember that formation is a promise as much as a command.

Matthew 16 brings Peter’s bold confession; “You are the Christ”. Confidence shifts from our plans to the plans of God.

Then we share John 21’s quiet firelit scene. Three questions become two commands, one emphasized doubly. “Feed my lambs. Feed my sheep. Feed my sheep.”. Love for Jesus takes shape as caring for people, even when that care is costly.

Finally, 2nd Peter chapter 3 calls us to be diligent, at peace, and to grow in grace and knowledge. The takeaway is honest and hopeful: growth is real but not linear. And Christ meets our missteps with restoration and purpose.

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Colossians 2:1-7 - King James Version
2 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.

5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.

6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
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Matthew 4:18-20 - King James Version
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.
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Matthew 16:16-18 - King James Version
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.

17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.

18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
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John 21:15-18 - King James Version
15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, so

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We open Jeremiah 22:1–10 and trace its sharp demands for leaders and communities to execute judgment, stop violence, protect the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow. No abstractions here; Scripture anchors righteousness in public choices that either uphold people or exploit them.

When Judah treats power as a shield for the few, God names the stakes with clarity. There will be prosperity if they turn, desolation if they refuse. Even the cedar beams, symbols of wealth and stability, are at risk when a society normalizes harm.

We unpack how reputation and witness work; neighboring nations in the text today read Judah’s conduct as a window into God’s character. And the same is true of us. When churches, families, and institutions practice fairness, generosity, and courage, the world glimpses a God who defends the vulnerable. When we don’t, our worship rings hollow and our example harms those watching us by giving them an incorrect view of who God is. Legacy is more than sentiment; our children learn what they see us live. A just house is taught in budgets and calendars, hiring and housing, advocacy and hospitality.

The passage turns tender at the end: grieve for those who survive judgment yet lose home and future. Exile is what happens when we ignore warnings and treat people as expendable. If we found ourelves in need, would we want to be treated as we have treated others?

The answer is action founded in faith; choose policies and personal practices that protect the weak, pay fairly, resist exploitation, and make mercy ordinary.

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Jeremiah 22:1-10 - King James Version
22 Thus saith the Lord; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,

2 And say, Hear the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates:

3 Thus saith the Lord; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.

4 For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.

5 But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.

6 For thus saith the Lord unto the king's house of Judah; Thou art Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited.

7 And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast them i

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Two roads, one honest choice. Jeremiah 21 doesn’t whisper; it draws a clear line between the way of life and the way of death, then asks whether we’ll trust comfort or obey God’s call. We read the passage, unpack the hard mercy behind divine discipline, and connect ancient warnings to the everyday moments where we ignore good counsel and only learn after it hurts.

Along the way, we press into the tension many of us feel; while God’s patience seems endless, his severity can arrive like fire when we keep crossing that same line.

We explore the “morning justice” God expects from leaders, parents, and anyone with influence, and how neglecting the vulnerable sets a blaze we cannot quench. We challenge the myths of safety from position, resources, and reputation. And ask what faithfulness looks like when God sets his face to correct. Humility isn’t weakness here; it’s wisdom that takes bitter medicine so healing can begin.

If you’ve been putting off a step you know you need to take, this conversation offers clarity and courage. Open the Bible with us, listen for the Spirit, and weigh the choices on your path.

If you’ve fallen, repent and start again. Today can be the day that you turn toward life.

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Jeremiah 21:8-14 - King James Version
8 And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.

9 He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.

10 For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the Lord: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.

11 And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the Lord;

12 O house of David, thus saith the Lord; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.

13 Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the Lord; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?

14 But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the Lord: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it.

2 Peter 3:9 - King James Version
9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Romans 11:22 - King James Version
22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwi

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What if peace looked like streets full of laughter, elders swapping stories on corners, and neighbors who speak truth with kindness? We turn to Zechariah 8 and find a vision of God’s jealous love. Today we might say zealous love, a love that's not petty but restorative.

We walk through three movements in the text. First, God promises to dwell with His people so their city becomes a place of truth and holiness. Then comes the reassurance that fear gives way to fruitfulness: seed, vine, and soil flourish as a byproduct of God’s good will. Finally, the call tightens into daily practice; tell the truth to your neighbor, make just decisions that bind truth to peace, refuse harm in your heart, and reject false oaths. It’s a blueprint for public discipleship that reshapes speech, actions, and the secret motives that drive both.

Along the way, we hold this promise up to our pandemic memories and admit why it hits so hard. When streets go silent, the Bible’s vision of a lively, safe city becomes more than poetry; it becomes a prayer. We also spotlight the quiet genius of mothers who love without speeches; quietly feeding, protecting, and defending as a way of life. Strong hands serve. Peace isn’t passive. Peace is something we build with God by practicing integrity, resisting gossip, and meeting people’s real needs.

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Zechariah 8:1 - 8 and 11 - 17 - King James Version

1 Again the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying,

2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.

3 Thus saith the Lord; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the Lord of hosts the holy mountain.

4 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.

5 And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.

6 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the Lord of hosts.

7 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;

8 And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.

11 But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.

12 For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

13 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.

14 For thus saith the Lord of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord of hosts, and I repented not:

15 So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.

16 These are the things

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