Everyone likes rewards! Somehow we give a greater value to our words and/or behavior when it’s associated with a reward. Rewards have a wide range of expressions… from an acknowledging smile and nod of head to something substantial (visible, tangible). Why? Because it’s a way of knowing what we did (said) is valued and therefore […]
“let us run with endurance and active persistence the race that is set before us, [looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the
Is this your problem – you are afraid to make a mistake? Do you know why you’re afraid? We all make mistakes, sometimes many in one day. And haven’t you said, many times, that you learn more from your mistakes? So why your hesitancy? Why the concern that looks a great deal like fear? I’m
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Did (Do) any of you do the old fashion act of making New Year Resolutions? And how long do you expect that you will make the attempt of following them? Actually, if you have no confidence in yourself about following them, then making them is an exercise in futility – a waste of time. That
If your response is that you didn’t sign up to be a leader… think again. What did you sign up for when you made Jesus your Lord? Did you think that you would always be in that bubble of who you were? Did you think that making Jesus Lord gave you the right to say
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Are you too busy for living your life? Though this may sound like blame, that’s not the intent, are you living a Martha lifestyle? And hating it? Or wishing for help (did you ask)? Since it’s that ‘time of year…’ the holidays can become somewhat overwhelming. My advice is that if the ugly head of
THOUGHT FOR TODAYWe are always stewards of our own lives. We have free will which means WE choose our who, what, when, where, and how’s of our day… and by extension – our lives. I think that one of the first things we need to do, is remember that we never save anyone. That’s really
Have you ever given much thought to the relationship between intercession and Spiritual warfare? Is intercession a form or an expression of spiritual warfare? Do you know why you think the way you do about these 2? I would suggest that they are highly related. And my semantics self says you need to define words
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WHAT does the Lord want OF, FROM ME???!!!!! I’ve faced the same question many times… and expect to continue to face it as I become the person the Lord’s always seen in me. These 2 questions can be said in frustration… in demand… in humility and I suspect other ways. When you become born again/saved
Would, Have you ever rejected a gift? Have you ever said that the gift wasn’t wanted… needed… not ‘worth’ it? Goodness! Why would anyone reject a gift? Is it an issue of who’s in control? Maybe it’s an issue of values – the world’s or the Bible’s? However, many people do reject the gift and
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!