We’re starting a new series this Thursday at CCBC called Wisdom. I’m really looking forward to this one (okay, I look forward to most of the series at CCBC … you know, since I’m doing them!
But this one I’m really going to enjoy. You see, I love acquiring knowledge. I love learning. As many of you know, I’m a huge reader. In fact, I almost always have two or three books on the go at the same time. As well, I spend time every day devouring a few favourite blogs. My blog time is not spent on only one subject either. Rather, I love taking in information from leadership blogs, technology blogs, new blogs, sports blogs, and even a few “everything but the kitchen sink” blogs.
But I’ve learned something over the years. Knowledge is only the starting point. For many, it’s the ultimate goal. The acquiring of knowledge. However, most of us know of people who have a lot of knowledge but very little wisdom. If all I ever did was take in information, what good would that do me — or those I lead?
Knowledge must be filtered through experience. Then, when you put those together, knowledge + experience, you discover wisdom.
Yeah, I’m going to enjoy this series. I hope that many are inspired to pursue knowledge, apply it to experience, and discover wisdom from God to live life to the fullest. I hope you join us for the ride.
