Audra Jennings

Part 2 of an interview with Donna Gaines, Author of Choose Wisely, Live Fully Read part 1 of the interview here. The Book of Proverbs is a gold mine of divine wisdom. Author and speaker Donna Gaines applies that wisdom in very practical ways to the issues women face. Choose Wisely, Live Fully (Abingdon Press) examines the blessings and curses associated with the choices made by the two women in Proverbs: Wisdom and Folly. Within the book, Gaines also harnesses her two passions—discipleship and literacy—to challenge women of all ages to become “biblically literate.” Biblical illiteracy makes us vulnerable to influences that do not represent biblical truth. This book is a discipleship tool that will help equip readers to: discern the voice of God and follow His path (the path of Wisdom instead of the path of Folly); experience the joy of wholehearted obedience; and let God help them mentor the lives around them in remarkable ways. Q: What is Biblical literacy, and h...

Part 1 of an interview with Donna Gaines, Author of Choose Wisely, Live Fully Fortune, fame and power mean nothing without godly wisdom. King Solomon learned this in his day, and it is a truth that stands today. Author Donna Gaines’ new book, Choose Wisely, Live Fully: Lessons from Wisdom & Folly, the Two Women of Proverbs (Abingdon Press) , draws from the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 1–9 to help women apply the same principles in practical ways to the issues they face today. Q: Women are often referred to Proverbs 31 when it comes to an example of being godly wives and mothers. Why did you decide to focus instead on the first nine chapters of Proverbs and the women described as Wisdom and Folly? Proverbs 1–9 is the foundation of wisdom that leads us to Christ. Chapters 10–31 contain the practical advice for living out that wisdom. In Proverbs 1–9, Wisdom and Folly call out to those around them. Each is on a path. One leads to blessing and life and the other to ...