Wisdom Brings Success
Knowing what is best, when it is not, and discerning the difference when it matters!
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As I entered the room I noticed that there was an attractive blonde female experimental scientist in the room whom I knew from around the site. I also noticed that there were no windows in the room. I asked her where the deionized water was so I could fill my small dispenser. She told me where it was and then said, “Let’s have sex!” This sort of shocked me for a second, but I just shrugged it off thinking to myself, “You overstepped the line this time devil”. I calmly remarked to the expectant woman, “This water is really good quality”, not wanting to embarrass her; and then left the room. I saw the same woman walking around the site some days later and she looked noticeably deflated.
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I calmly looked at him with respect, I tried very hard not to show any fear, and replied, “Oh sorry, we were just laughing about something my friend had just said. No harm intended.” Instantly the angry young man who was ready to rip me out of the car changed facial expression to almost a smile, and said, “No problem. Have a good day!” My friend Dave turned to me, looking shocked and relieved exclaiming, “How on earth did you get out of that?? That was amazing!”
Learning and practicing to keep calm under pressure has kept me from taking unwise actions or making rash decisions. Little did I know that practicing such peaceful responses would also help provide a platform for developing wisdom.
What Readers are Saying about “Wisdom Brings Success”:
“Dr. Brendan has written one of the best books on wisdom that I have ever read. His remarkable ability to integrate his extensive scientific background, including references to world-class researchers, with personal stories and lived pastoral experience, is incredibly helpful.”
Dr Richard Green, C3 Reach Regional Director; Founding Pastor and Senior Minister C3 Church Ryde.
“What an amazing gift for anyone who would choose to spare themselves from potentially totally avoidable mistakes that could bring trouble for years.”
Dr Jerry Stott, Global Associate Director (South Pacific), Foursquare Ministry International (FMI).
“I think that it is excellent, and I love the personal stories and their application... It is full of wisdom... I highly recommend this book.”
Dr Barry Manuel, Co-Pastor Healinglife Church Adelaide
“Brendan shows where wisdom is, how to access it – but also its high challenges and rich rewards.”
Rev Ian Clarkson, Chairman, Hopenet SA Inc.
“The book ‘Wisdom Brings Success’ is certainly God–inspired; from the very first page through the entire narrative, no one who reads can deny God’s breadth and wisdom in it.”
Pastor Jane and Abraham Haastrup, Assistant General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
About the Author
Brendan and Helen Kirby are the founding pastors of Hope Church, Adelaide, which they started over 25 years ago. Brendan has responsibility for about 300 Hope International Ministries (HIM) churches in India and Africa, and regularly conducts leadership and pastors training. He has been a member of the Australian National Executive of HIM for 14 years. Brendan has a humorous and funny nature, has a PhD in Physics from The University of Melbourne, loves the bible, and is passionate about missions and crusade meetings.