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Beginning of Wisdom

The Beginning of Wisdom offers a Bible teacher's perspective on spiritual growth and scriptural study in our churches, small groups, and families.
Jen Wilkin

Jen Wilkin is a wife, mom, and Bible teacher. She is the author of Women of the Word and None Like Him. She tweets @jenniferwilkin.

The Cross Is Our Stairway to HeavenThe Cross Is Our Stairway to HeavenSubscriber Access Only
Our salvation comes not from someone on our level, but from someone infinitely above it.
Jen Wilkin
5 Tips for Training Little Evangelists5 Tips for Training Little EvangelistsSubscriber Access Only
Faithful speech doesn’t need to rely on formulas.
Jen Wilkin
Can We Finally Break the Silence Around Tamar?Can We Finally Break the Silence Around Tamar?Subscriber Access Only
Telling the uncomfortable story of “desolate” Tamar positions us to show a kind of compassion King David didn’t.
Jen Wilkin
Who Says Social Media Can’t Make You Wise?Who Says Social Media Can’t Make You Wise?Subscriber Access Only
Done right, Facebook offers a chance for discernment and connection.
Jen Wilkin
How Bible Genealogies Preach the Good NewsHow Bible Genealogies Preach the Good NewsSubscriber Access Only
Jesus’ family tree offers more than a history lesson.
Jen Wilkin
Church Is Not Gender NeutralChurch Is Not Gender NeutralSubscriber Access Only
The case for women-only spaces in church.
Jen Wilkin
Heaven Shines, But Who Cares?Heaven Shines, But Who Cares?Subscriber Access Only
The Bible's blueprint for paradise lowers the awe-inspiring to the everyday.
Jen Wilkin
Sunday Church Services Are Not About YouSunday Church Services Are Not About YouSubscriber Access Only
Six tangible ways congregations can shift their gatherings from me to us.
Jen Wilkin
Definitely Keep Insulting Your Kids With Sarcasm. Great Idea.Definitely Keep Insulting Your Kids With Sarcasm. Great Idea.Subscriber Access Only
A godly tongue speaks humor that heals, not hurts.
Jen Wilkin
What Student Ministry Really Needs? Homework.What Student Ministry Really Needs? Homework.Subscriber Access Only
Teens should take Bible study as seriously as school and sports practice.
Jen Wilkin
Think Fake News Is Scary? Try False TeachingThink Fake News Is Scary? Try False TeachingSubscriber Access Only
We learn to spot a lie by studying the truth.
Jen Wilkin
3 Ways to Prevent Bible Study Dropouts3 Ways to Prevent Bible Study DropoutsSubscriber Access Only
What really keeps us engaged with the discipline of studying Scripture.
Jen Wilkin
How to End Sibling Rivalry Like a Christian How to End Sibling Rivalry Like a Christian Subscriber Access Only
No teasing, no favorites, and hours and hours of time with one other.
Jen Wilkin
Stop Calling Everything a Bible StudyStop Calling Everything a Bible StudySubscriber Access Only
Why it matters what churches call their classes.
Jen Wilkin
The Church Is Not a Single-Parent FamilyThe Church Is Not a Single-Parent FamilySubscriber Access Only
Remembering the spiritual mothers of our faith.
Jen Wilkin
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