“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians […]
If you are anything like me, these words probably sound like a theme song. This is especially true when it comes to spiritual matters. It truly isn’t an excuse… more of a promise. Partly because of the reality of what I call Paul’s lament (Romans 7:15) doing what he doesn’t want to and not doing
That is a phrase I use often. Most of us know our world but likewise most of us don’t fully understand our influence, opportunity in our world. Though we may not realize, WE do have the opportunity to make an important impact! Will it be risky? Will it end in folly? Is it something we
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Doubt is definitely insidious. Doubt is the great enhancer of feat. It has incredible power over our thinking and acting. It causes hesitation and stagnation. And we know how fear can affect us. Point being that this is why faith is so fully explained and emphasized. It is faith that casts out fear. Faith is to light
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“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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We are told numerous times that we, as in WE, need to renew our minds. But exactly what does this mean? (Always remember that when we are asked, commanded to do something, that it really is something we can do.) Scripture provides many verses that speak to this issue: 2 Timothy 1:7, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 12:34-35, Proverbs
If ever there was a subject that most people do not want to discuss, it is death – the inevitable end for all of us… unless Jesus comes first. However, ‘end’ is not the proper understanding. Randy Alcorn in his book, Heaven, states: “Most people live unprepared for death.” Why do we do this? Because
Do you believe in yourself!? No excuses, no defense, no qualifications… do you believe in YOU? If you don’t, why not? What keeps you from believing? Life and other people will challenge you, do you accept the criticism without question? Or do you ignore their words? Both positions aren’t helpful. Bottom line is that without
but… do you know what is written? If you don’t, then how do you know who you are and how you go about being you? If you don’t know what’s written, how can it become a defense for you? Knowing what is written is critically important. I sometimes wonder at how Christians can be Christians if
Yes I know I’ve talked about trust a number of times and in a number of different settings. The aspect I’d like to look at this time is… HOW do you know you can trust (fill in the blank). I’m not focusing on ‘things’ but on people. How do you know you can trust him/her?
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!