This is a revisit … of sorts. I wrote on this subject back when I was just beginning my blog, 2010. This topic has always been an attitude, mindset, way of interacting that I value, something I aspire to be my personal MO. I said: “It is the critical thinkers that press the boundaries of ‘conventional […]
“…for the gifts and the calling from God are irrevocable…” (Romans 11:29) “Now concerning spiritual gifts brethren, I do not want you to be unaware…” (1 Corinthians 12:1) Do you know what you believe about spiritual gifts? Equally important… do you know why you believe as you do AND most important, is it scriptural? I
Don’t put them down or misplace them or misuse them. Keep them both at hand and keep them clean and ready. Don’t let the sword be nicked and hammer out any dings in the shield.Ephesians 6 (NKJV): “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, … (12) Therefore take up the whole
Cons? How can there possibly be cons?!!! Cons, in my world of definitions, are: 1. Salvation is not explained, not a focus, and the invitation is never issued 2. The Word is not preached 3. Liberal perspectives are embraced and form the foundation for teachings and actions 4. Discipleship is not
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Not certain that anyone defines themselves in this way… but I do. However, an operational definition (mine) might be helpful. This type of person is characterized by the fact that they are continually and intentionally trying to grow into the best person they can be. Yes, they make mistakes, slip, sin, etc. but the point
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There are many ideas, concepts, discoveries that are external to ourselves. There are many that we try to keep external. And then there are those that never can be external – they are part of us … period. Examples of the last group are understandings, mind-sets, standards, etc. To me, the key to understanding and/or change
Our lives go through paradigm shifts often… sometimes so subtly that we don’t seem to realize. It is only when we look back from the vantage point of passing time we currently occupy that we do see. Some of the shifts are defining moments in our lives, some are due to events that have preempted
It in not necessarily the end… it may be a new beginning. This is, obviously, a different kind of mindset. Do you ever feel that you’ve plumbed the depths of (fill in the blank)? That you know and understand and can properly apply all that you need to know – in terms of the particular
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of knowledge is application. I’ve said this in a variety of ways but still feel the need to re-emphasize this. Bottom line really is – if we know something, how do we know we know without testing and applying it? Can’t. Infer, yes. Presume, yes. See evidences in others, yes. But personal understanding is always
I have an old friend who has built his life on this scripture (Matthew 6:33). “But seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” But… exactly what does this mean? What is ‘first’? ‘The kingdom of God’ – what does this mean? His righteousness? And how
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
