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March 5, 2010

Brutal Facts

Brutal Facts… “Then Joab went into the house of the king and said, “Today you have humiliated all your men, who have just saved your life and the lives of your sons and daughters and the lives of your wives and concubines.” 2 Samuel 19:5 Brutal facts are not always pretty or inviting, but they [...]

February 9, 2010

Follow Through

Follow Through… “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the [...]

February 4, 2010

Wise Time Investment

Wise Time Investment… “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces”. Matthew 7:6 How do you spend your time? Are you proactive toward the eternal or reactive toward the temporal? Does [...]

January 19, 2010

Fundamental Flaw

Fundamental Flaw… “This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.” Romans 6:22-24 What is a fundamental flaw? It [...]

October 27, 2009

Mind Renewal

Mind Renewal… “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will”. Romans 12:2 How do you keep your mind free from the clutter of conformity to [...]

October 8, 2009

Accurate Information

Accurate Information… “He [Apollos] was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor and taught about Jesus accurately, though he knew only the baptism of John.” Acts 18:25 Accurate information is an expression of integrity. It is [...]

September 16, 2009

Under Control

Under Control… “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control”. Proverbs 29:11 There is nothing noble about losing control of our emotions. We can justify it as being in the heat of the moment or a feeling of frustration, but this is not an acceptable excuse. Wise [...]

August 4, 2009

Sharpened Skills

Sharpened Skills… “If an ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success”. Ecclesiastes 10:10 Life is not meant to be full of endless activity and busyness. Without pause it loses its edge. A life worth living is one that takes the time to sharpen its skills. Skill-sharpening [...]

July 14, 2009

Responsible Eating

Responsible Eating… “When you sit down with a ruler; note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.” Proverbs 23:1-3 Responsible eating is a good indicator of responsible living. When you show discipline around the [...]

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