Get Wise - by Bob Merritt (Paperback)

About the Book

Trusted pastor mines the practical themes of the book of Proverbs, helping readers apply God's wisdom to the top twelve decisions every person has to make.

Book Synopsis

We make dozens of decisions, big and small every day--some without much thought at all. But with many decisions, there's a certain amount of danger. One wrong decision can destroy a career or a marriage. A string of wrong decisions can derail a life. So how do we know if our decisions are wise ones?

Pastor Bob Merritt has found that the best way to get it right is to cultivate godly wisdom. In Get Wise, he takes God's best wisdom as found in the book of Proverbs and applies it to the top decisions every person has to make--decisions about education, work, family, friends, sex, parenting, money, and more. Topic by topic, he shows readers how to make choices that result in long-term benefits in health, reputation, peace, and finances.

From the Back Cover

How do we know if our decisions are wise ones?

Pastor Bob Merritt has found that the best way to get it right is to cultivate godly wisdom. In Get Wise, he takes God's best wisdom as found in the book of Proverbs and applies it to the top decisions we all have to make--decisions about education, work, family, friends, sex, parenting, money, and more. Topic by topic, he shows you how to make choices that result in long-term benefits in the most important areas of life.


"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?

"This book will save you years of frustration and pain if you'll begin to live its principles."--Jud Wilhite, senior pastor of Central Christian Church, author of The God of Yes

"Bob Merritt shows us that we are not alone in our everyday decisions. God is there in even the seemingly small steps of life--and Bob reveals God's wisdom in this refreshing and practical book."--Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Faith

"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."--Shauna Niequist, author of Bread & Wine

"Crafted with Bob's unique gift for storytelling, Get Wise leads you through the top decisions that every person faces in life. A delightfully fun read with tons of daily application."--Bill Hybels, senior pastor, Willow Creek Community Church

"Get Wise will show you how to make daily decisions that lead to a no-regret life."--Wayne Cordeiro, founding pastor, New Hope Oahu

Bob Merritt (PhD, Penn State University) has been senior pastor at Eagle Brook Church, a multi-site church with six locations around the Twin Cities, Minnesota, since 1991. With 18,000 in average weekend attendance, Eagle Brook is the largest church in the upper Midwest. Bob and his wife Laurie have two adult children and a dog named Blue.

About the Author

Bob Merritt (PhD, Penn State University) has been senior pastor at Eagle Brook Church, a multi-site church with six locations around the Twin Cities, Minnesota, since 1991. With 18,000 in average weekend attendance, Eagle Brook is the largest church in the upper Midwest. Bob and his wife Laurie have two adult children and a dog named Blue.