I could just as easily said ‘rep’ as ‘rap’ – both are true. We definitely don’t want to hear it from others… we also cringe at having to say it ourselves (especially if we are the people pleasing types). It’s just not a word to say ‘in polite society’. Why? Most of the time ‘no’ […]
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How do you handle a situation in which you have: made a fool of yourself, been totally in the wrong, did/said something you totally regret, etc.? Do you try and avoid those people? Do you blame someone or something else? Try and distance yourself as much as possible from the words, actions done too quickly,
If you look at yourself, you WERE a wretch – not ARE. You are undeserving. And yet, you have been chosen by God’s grace – it isn’t of yourself. Look at Ephesians 2 – this is written about and to all who accept the gift of life in Jesus through faith. “But God, being [so
I wonder… do we really understand hope? Do we have a viable and active definition of the word? Do we act in hope? Or… is it the last step after having done everything we know… we hope? That’s not a particular strong or effective foundation. However, it is NOT an effectual word with no power.
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For me, relationship is incredibly important. And when it’s applied to the Lord – critical doesn’t even come close to describing my definition. However, let me set up the dilemma. “For we all have become like one who is [ceremonially] unclean [like a leper], And all our deeds of righteousness are like filthy rags;” [Isaiah
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Let me ask you a question… how did you learn about prayer? Did you observe it? Was it a teaching? The real question is: what do you understand about prayer? Who are You as a pray-er? Are you still growing as a pray-er? What was the last learning on prayer you experienced? Most important –
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Have you ever thought that standing wasn’t passive? How do YOU understand this word, spiritually. Not certain the secular and spiritual define standing in the same way. Standing is not nor has it ever been a passive word, it never is a do nothing time. “So now, take your stand and see this great thing
These two words should intimately work together. They don’t always do so. Why? Let me ask you the obvious question – which of the 2 is the most important? Rhetorical? Yes. But sometimes our actions do not confirm our words. Obviously, we all would say, it is the message that’s the most important. Question: how
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I’m a huge fan of forgiveness. I do not have a problem seeking it when I know I’m wrong. Why? A number of reasons… I don’t need to carry the baggage of my (unrepented) poor behavior or sin. I still have enough ‘junk’ in me (though God’s not done with me yet) that adding to
I used to not believe in failure primarily because of how the word was defined and applied and ALL the emotions that surround this word. Now I think I’ve gain a different perspective and understanding on how the word should be defined and applied. Failure really isn’t only defined by the level (or lack) of
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
