Wisdom from Above

What lights your fire? What are you passionate about? Our passions impact our priorities and our activities. Are you passionate about God and His Word and serving Him? Jesus once said He wishes we were either hot or cold, and not lukewarm. God deserves far more than our half-hearted efforts and our left-over time. Today we are going to see three life-impacting commitments that we as a believer sho...

Some people are as confused as a termite in a yo-yo! Their world seems to be spinning out of control. They are confused, uncertain, anxious, and afraid. They are struggling to determine what direction to go and what decision to make. In this episode of Wisdom from Above we will discover how to know the will of God.

"God has a marvelous plan of using ordinary people in extraordinary ways and bringing all the glory to Himself!"  I love that quote from Adrian Rogers. Join me as we explore six verses of Scripture that highlight that truth in this episode of Wisdom from Above. This is an incredibly encouraging passage of Scripture, and it closes with three very practical challenges: a rebuke to our prid...

In this episode of Wisdom from Above we will discover the reason why we can rub shoulders with people who are hurting and not even realize how much they are hurting. Next we will see the results of this failure. Then, we will see Jesus plan to correct this problem and to enable us to make an eternal impact in the lives of others. We wrap up this episode with three stirring challenges for those who...

Throughout the ages, certain men and women have stood out as spiritual giants. Have you ever wondered what it is that enabled them to move towards such dynamic spiritual maturity? Some men and women seem to find such clear direction and find such great satisfaction and make such a dramatic impact on the world. Why is it that some people seem to be radically changed by the Bible and become real dif...

Satan prowls about like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. He is highly experienced and incredibly cunning and wickedly deceitful. He has a time-worn strategy for our defeat. His method is deceit and his target is our mind. We are prone to wander and we can be easily misled, swayed, deceived and lured away from our commitment to follow Christ. In this episode of Wisdom from Above we are go...

Season 10 of Wisdom from Above is a series of episodes with special emphasis on practical Christianity… a series of how to’s and life-changing truths. Today’s podcast reveals the critical importance of the decisions we make and it challenges us to make the right decision about the path we take. Join us as we discover how to start the new year out right!  Joshua 24:15 declares, "Choose for you...

Merry Christmas podcast friends! The real meaning of Christmas has become fuzzy, if not completely lost, to most people.  What is Christmas all about? Granted... most people think about gifts and love and Santa... but is there more? Is there something more central ? Is there something more important? How can we get Christmas into focus? Join me for this episode of Wisdom from Above as we explore t...

In this first episode of the tenth season of Wisdom from Above, a virgin receives incrediblible news! She is going to become pregnant and give birth to the Son of God. This is the heart of the Christmas story. Is the virgin birth real? Is the virgin birth important? How could it happen? What is its significance? Join me as we investigate the virgin birth in this episode of Wisdom from Above! We ar...

This is a cup turning episode. It is a call to praise the Lord. How can we adequately express out praise to such an awesomely powerful, tenderly loving, and infinitely wise God? The answer found in Psalm 146 has three components: shouting and shining and singing. Fasten your seat belt because this Psalm could blow your complacency clean out of the cockpit!

Parenting is a monumental task and it is especially difficult to finds a balance as a parent in today's world. Schools and colleges, pop stars and sports stars, television and media are almost all pushing a leftist Marxist philosophy. Critical Race Theory has invaded our government, our schools, our military, and our culture. The political and medical elite seem to be governed by cash instead...

How to make every day a God-honoring day. Some folks are plagued by yesterday and others are paralyzed by tomorrow. How should we start each day? How should we live each day? How can we find joy? Psalm 118:24 is packed with four practical truths that can help us make the most of every day.

This Wisdom from Above podcast explores Psalm 100... which is a call to an attitude of gratitude. The Bible declares that one of the characteristics of the last days is ingratitude. Pslam 100 is a much beloved psalm that leads us into worshiping the Lord because He is God and because He is good!

We are just a few days away from the fall holiday of Thanksgiving. I thought it would be good to turn our attention to a Psalm that encourages us to intentionally reflect on the blessings of God and intentionally express our thanks to God.  This episode of Wisdom from Above will zero in on the first five verses of Psalm 103. Join me and set your heart right for this Thanksgiving and for every day...

This Wisdom from Above podcast reveals 10 Traits of a Godly Man that are found in Psalm 112. This psalm provides a clear challenge to all of us men.

Today, in this Wisdom from Above podcast we are going to discover seven things God wants us to teach our children. This podcast is especially dedicated to bringing hope and help and honor to mothers.

What is the bone of contention between the Arabs and the Jews? Who is the rightful owner of what the Jews call the land of Israel and the Arabs call Palestine? What is the goal of Hamas and Hezbollah? Is Israel an evil occupier of Palestinian Arab land? Join us for this episode of Wisdom from Above and find some answers to the questions so many are asking.

Most people fail to consider the brevity of life. Psalm 90 tells us that we should number our days. What does that mean? What are the benefits of numbering our days? Join us for this study of this fascinating Psalm written by Moses!

How can a good God let wicked people prosper and godly people suffer? This was the problem that was plaguing Asaph, the author of Psalm 73. It is a problem that plagues many people today. Asaph is trying to get the facts of faith to measure up to the facts of life. In Psalm 73, Asaph walks us through the process of dealing with envy. He tells us what he acknowledged, what he expected, what he saw,...

Guilt is often revealed by having a knot in our stomachs and turmoil in our minds. Guilt is often the result of having acted wrongly. David committed adultery with Bathsheba and then David murdered her husband. David thought he might be able to cover up his sin and get away with it; but he could not escape the guilt. Now, at last, he confesses his sin and seeks to find forgiveness from God and fre...

None of us is immune to stress. People pressure us, adversaries attack us, criticism hurts us, conflict drains us, business overwhelms us, disease scares us, sin binds us, anxiety frazzles us, and death haunts us.  Your chest is hurting. Your stomach is in knots. Your mind is working overtime both day and night. Stress often becomes distress!          Is there hope in a world of stress?  Before yo...

         Charles Garrigus made the following insightful observation:  “While three-fifths of the world’s population worries about hunger and survival, we anxiously wrestle with overweight and boredom. ...yet, in personal relationships and inner peace, we are revealing that we do not know how to live. We are artists at having and failures at being.” Psalm 33 makes this declaration: "Blessed is...

In Psalm 22, we saw Jesus past sacrifice as our Savior. In Psalm 23, we saw Jesus present care as our Shepherd. In Psalm 24, we see Jesus future coming as our King! Join us as we examine this final song in this trilogy of songs by David. Pslam 24 will remind us of God's desire for those who would worship Him. Psalm 24 will also remind us of our great hope in the return of Jesu as King of kings...

Today, in this episode of the Wisdom from Above podcast, we are looking at Psalm 23… which talks about Jesus as the Great Shepherd of the sheep! Psalm 23 is known and loved by people all over the world. This is the first Psalm I ever memorized as a kid. It gives such a great picture of Jesus as the tender and compassionate Shepherd of His sheep.  Psalm 23 was written by David… who himself served a...

Psalm 22, 23, & 24 form a beautiful trilogy… called the Shepherd Psalms: In Psalm 22 Jesus is The Great Shepherd who laid down his life for the sheep (Hebrews 13:20). In Psalm 23 Jesus is The Good Shepherd who cares for His sheep (John 10:14). In Psalm 24, Jesus is The Chief Shepherd who is coming back to be with His sheep (1 Peter 5:1-4). We are going to examine these Psalms one episode at a...