Wisdom In All Things Scott Veigel

In the sixteenth chapter of Corinthians, you'll find these two verses, tucked in there, seemingly as a random stream of consciousness, part of Paul's closing in his first letter to this church in Corinth: "Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:13-14)
Paul doesn't directly identify anything in particular that we are to watch out for, but that we should be in a state of watching. We are to be actively, and continually, watchful. 
A person who is exercising "watchfulness" in their lives is someone aware of the world around them and can think critically about what they see and hear.  Here are 3 phases to becoming watchful.
Read the transcript for Be Watchful
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“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
I use this quote from Emerson in jest.
It seems to me that this is the prevailing thought about what we are to do with our lives: the reason we are here is to go our own way; to leave our mark.
But is that truly why we are here? 
Dallas Willard says “The purpose of human life is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever."
Here are some key principles for living a purposeful life.
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King David speaking: "For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me." - Psalm 51:3
We've talked in the past about living an examined life. Doing so can be a little unnerving. When we do that, it is (very) likely that we'll find something that we don't want to see, and, as a result, end up shoving whatever we found right back where we found it. However, to consider "not going there" only means that we delay the inevitable.
Here are the practical steps that make up our arsenal in our battle against sin.
Read the transcript for Confronting Sin: embrace the battle, be victorious, and live a life pleasing to God
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“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson
Malcolm Gladwell is a popular author and speaker who has written about the importance of practice. In his book Outliers, Gladwell argues that the key to success is not talent, but deliberate practice.
Effective practice is the key to long-term skill improvement. These research-backed methods will help you build on the foundation you’ve laid to create the habit of skill development.
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"Conviction is the driving force that transforms belief into action. It's the unwavering commitment to truth and principle that enables us to navigate the complexities of life with purpose and integrity. Without conviction, our beliefs remain mere ideas, but with it, they become the catalyst for positive change in our lives and the world around us." - D.A. Carson
Just as Winston Churchill's convictions inspired a nation, the right convictions can guide us toward a life of purpose, resilience, and fulfillment.
Developing a biblical conviction is a profound and spiritually rich part of our journey. It's not just about forming opinions; it's about aligning our beliefs and values with the timeless truths found in the Bible.
Read the transcript for Trust in the Truth: The Confidence of Conviction
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“It’s bad enough wasting time without killing it.” – Norton Juster, academic, architect, and writer. He was best known as an author of children's books, particularly popular was The Dot and the Line - A Romance in Lower Mathematics

With all that we have to do, it is awfully tempting to do nothing with out discretionary time.

Until you realize the implications.

Idleness and laziness can actually have serious negative consequences on both our personal well-being and the well-being of those around us.

If you're struggling a bit with where to focus, or with discovering how you can better ensure you're 'counting your days', here are some practical ways of evaluating the importance you place on living with purpose.
Read the transcript for To Number Our Days, Focus on What Truly Matters
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