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Growing in Wisdom

A Christian Guide to Study, Life, and Success

Ochorus Originals

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Growing in Wisdom is an original Ochorus book, written by James DeGreef for students and young people setting out in life. Unlike most of the library, it is not a public-domain classic but a contemporary guide, offered free to readers everywhere.

Its fifteen chapters move from discovering your purpose to building a vision for the future, each pairing practical counsel — how to study, how to overcome laziness, how to handle failure, how to manage time and money — with a Scripture, a reflection to sit with, and a prayer to close. Two further sections, Twelve Life Practices and Ten Key Scriptures for Students, gather habits and verses to carry forward and memorise.

Written with East African students especially in mind, its examples reach from Joseph and David to Ben Carson and the Ugandan runner Stephen Kiprotich, and the voice throughout is warm, direct, and rooted in the conviction that no one is too young or too small to live wisely for God. Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version® (NIV®).

Every student asks at some point: "Why am I here? What is my purpose?" It is one of the most important questions you can ever ask. When you know why you exist, life becomes clearer and more meaningful. You were created by God, not by chance, not by luck, and not by mistake. He made you with purpose and intention.
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Contents

  1. 1 Introduction: God's Plan for You 2 min
  2. 2 Discovering Your Purpose 5 min
  3. 3 The Power of Diligence and Discipline 6 min
  4. 4 Wisdom: The Greatest Treasure 3 min
  5. 5 How to Study Effectively 2 min
  6. 6 Overcoming Laziness and Procrastination 3 min
  7. 7 Integrity and Character 3 min
  8. 8 Friendship and Peer Pressure 4 min
  9. 9 Handling Emotions and Stress 4 min
  10. 10 Prayer and the Word of God 3 min
  11. 11 Success God's Way 3 min
  12. 12 Dealing with Failure and Discouragement 4 min
  13. 13 Respect, Leadership, and Service 2 min
  14. 14 Managing Money, Time, and Talents 2 min
  15. 15 Purity and Relationships 2 min
  16. 16 Vision for the Future 2 min
  17. 17 Go Forward: Twelve Life Practices 4 min
  18. 18 Ten Key Scriptures for Students 5 min