You do realize that ALL Christians are in an on the job training [ojt] situation – yes? We learn and grow through our successes and mistakes. For me, some of my understandings: Obviously, there are more I could list, but these 4 are always involved in our learning and growing, discovering and acting. However, I […]
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If you haven’t already guessed I am somewhat obsessive about growth, especially in terms of who we are as pray-ers. And scripture provides us our foundation, our standard, our method to grow. I firmly believe the scripture that tells us we are blessed with every spiritual blessing and part of the reason is so we
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The following is a kinda tease. I’ve begun writing my next book. “Becoming… ME!!!”, And I thought I’d give you a taste (though I have no idea when the book will be published – I haven’t finished writing it yet). Those of you who are familiar with my writing know that my style/MO/approach is to
Matthew 15:17-20 (Jesus speaking) “Do you not understand that whatever goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated? But whatever [word] comes out of the mouth comes from the heart, and this is what defiles and dishonors the man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts and plans, murders, adulteries, sexual
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There’s a great quote that says: “Be Yourself! No matter what people think… God made you the way you are for a reason. Besides, an original is worth more than a copy.” [Priya Alice?] True. Do you believe this about and for yourself? Regardless of whether you acknowledge it or not… you did NOT evolve
What does this mean? Do you know? I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase… but WHAT does it mean to and for you? Not just a definition, but definitely a definition too, but how does this impact your day? Or… doesn’t it? “If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never
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Organized and Detail Oriented [D and O] are NOT bad words or actions – I did recognize this many moons ago. People who are organized and detail oriented are NOT uncreative or unspontaneous… they simply get the prep out of the way so it can be tweaked along the way, improved, and there is less
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Do you expect the Pastor and leadership in your church to do everything? As an aside… those ‘things’ that you feel/think they aren’t doing – do you criticize them? gossip? complain about??? And what about YOUR responsibility? What are YOU doing to fill in the gaps or add your hand to? Do you honestly think
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Let me ask you a question… do you want to hear the Lord’s voice? If your answer is, ‘of course’. then – why? How important is it to you that you do? What are you willing to do in order to put yourself in the position to hear? And if you aren’t hearing His voice…
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BIG WORDS??? Have you any idea of the what and why of these words? Do those words kinda stick in your throat? Do you run away any time they come up in conversation? Do you try and push them down and hope they will just become invisible? Maybe you try to bluff your way through?
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!