Question: how do you view The Great Commission? Simply Jesus’ last words found in Matthew? Something beyond you? For the professionals? What’s your perspective, your personalization?Those words are for all of us, wherever we live and whatever we do, in the worlds in which we live. They should permeate our own words and our actions. This should […]
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Ever feel or think this way? You’ve just said or did something that surprises even you. And yes, this is both the positive as well as the negative acts/words. Do you ever wonder about yourself as to where (fill in the blank) came from? There is always a source, a motivation that prompted … always. Sometimes
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If you have been saved, then – by definition – you are in process. No one is an instantaneous mature Christian. There is a lifetime of discovering what this means, who you are, what your responsibilities are… but also Whose you are and what this means. Example: do you realize you have an inheritance? You do,
(This is an expanded version from an article I wrote for my church’s monthly newsletter. I believe the thesis sufficiently important to share on my blog.) My writing is designed as an encouragement to the body, to lift you up. However, there are times when I feel I’m suppose to issue a challenge. It’s true
Not necessarily a positive word, place to be. Can one truly grow in a complacent environment? The ‘advantages’ to being complacent is???? Don’t mistake content and complacent… they are not the same. Content is proactive, while complacent is incautious and typically inactive.Starting with Webster’s definitions, content means: “…contentment…” Not certain what this tells us. However, when
I would suggest that every decision, from the smallest to the greatest, affords us a minimum of 2 choices. I’m not sure there really is an, ‘I didn’t have any choice!’ Actually, I believe that there are always a multitude of options and choices available to us when we take the time to consider. Sometimes
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Don’t leave open spaces! If that sounded strange, it really isn’t – but let me explain. Remember the deliverance described In both Matthew and Luke? “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, ‘I will return to my house from
Know what this word means? Know what it looks like? Is this one of your character qualities?Webster definition (2nd definition): “….firm in belief, determination, or adherence: Loyal.” Is this you? But… in reference to what, whom? If you are ‘firm’ and ‘loyal’ – who, and how did they get this designation? What makes us, You
“I have come that they might have life, and life more abundantly.” (John 10:10)Does ‘abundantly’ describe your life? Do you even have a definition of abundant so you would know it if you have it? And equally important – what you need to do to be in what Jesus described as the abundant life?
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No one will do this for you. And mark my words – when you’ve gain a victory, our enemy will try and dilute or diminish what has been accomplished. And even though we might feel this way at times… our lives really aren’t one step forward and two steps back. Remember that we ARE more
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!