I enjoy coffee. My journey with the beverage has been one of no interest for twenty plus years, to functional interest as a form of caffeine in my latter twenties, to social experiences associated with meetings, and finally one of appreciation for the finer nuances and brewing techniques. Currently, I have educated myself to knowing the different roasts, regions, filtering options, and additives. My knowledge came through experience, but also reading and watching people show me how to brew and where beans come from. I love it, and I love my continuing education about the subject.

This Sunday we will look at Proverbs 19:2, “Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.” The wise person matches desire with knowledge. Or as one person put it, “Leaders are learners.” Adding to our lives knowledge of the things we love is a wise way to spend our time. Come worship God with us as we not only attune our hearts to the reality of His work in this world, but also add to our souls knowledge so as to live wise lives.

Ben Melli