Bob Merritt - Get Wise: Make Great Decisions Every Day

2014 by Bob Merritt

Published by Baker Books

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P.O. Box 6287, Grand Rapids, MI 49516-6287

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Ebook edition created 2014

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ISBN 978-1-4412-2047-9

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Wise men have been in short supply since at least the time of the Magi. Bob Merritt is one. He can help you make wisdom your go-to strength.

John Ortberg , senior pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, author of Who Is This Man ?

In Get Wise , Bob Merritt brings together profound biblical insight and decades of life experience to help us all discover Gods wisdom. This book will save you years of frustration and pain if youll begin to live its principles. Wisdom isnt about how much you know but how much you live, and Im so thankful Bob has given us this incredible resource to help us all live in wisdom.

Jud Wilhite , senior pastor of Central Christian Church, author of The God of Yes

Weaving personal storytelling and insight from the book of Proverbs, Bob Merritt shows us that we are not alone in our everyday decisions. God is there in even the seemingly small steps of lifeand Bob reveals Gods wisdom in this refreshing and practical book.

Lee Strobel , bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

Bob Merritts wonderful book Get Wise reminds me of my dad, and thats one of the highest compliments I can give. Bob is a clear, warm guide, and the wisdom in this book is priceless. Reading Get Wise feels like having coffee with someone who knows more than you and wants the best for you. I loved it.

Shauna Niequist , author of Bread & Wine

Crafted with Bobs unique gift for storytelling, Get Wise leads you through the twelve top decisions that every person faces in life. A delightfully fun read with tons of daily application for people at all intersections of life.

Bill Hybels , senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

You make your decisions and then your decisions make you. It might not seem like it at the time, but every decision you make has the potential for enormous good or regret. Get Wise will show you how to make daily decisions that lead to a no-regret life.

Wayne Cordeiro , founding pastor, New Hope Oahu

To Meg and Dave

Nobody on the planet brings your mom and me more joy.

The difference between people who flourish in life and those who dont is wisdom, and they apply it to virtually every situation they face. They intuitively ask, Whats the wise thing to do? dozens of times every day.