Posted in attacks on Feb 27th, 2014
I know God loves me.
I know Christ died for me.
And I know the Holy Spirit guides me and strengthens me and that He is the intercessory agent when God’s power heals me or His Word convicts me.
So […]
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Posted in attacks on Jan 31st, 2014
We’ve all seen the movies about boxers and the scenes in the ring when one boxer takes the opponent’s best punch and then scornfully taunts, “Is that the best you got?”
The resulting outcome for the not-hard-enough puncher is never good.
I thought of this movie dialogue moment while reading this morning from Matthew 20:12-17. The […]
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Posted in attacks on Jul 26th, 2013
We were told as children and youth that we should walk away from people wanting to pick a verbal or physical fight.
Most times, we did.
But sometimes, we didn’t.
Yes, I know that the movies and the lunchroom boastings tend to embellish the facts in terms of our success at “taking care of business.”
The reality, though, is […]
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Posted in attacks on Apr 4th, 2013
It’s not easy to overlook a malicious insult.
And I’m sure that you’ve had plenty of occasions in life when you were confronted with such remarks.
But that’s what we should do if we’re to be seen as wise in the eyes of the Lord.
“Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult” […]
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Posted in attacks on Mar 28th, 2013
Deep roots are good.
In fact, the only time they’re not good is when somebody is trying to pull the plant out of the soil.
That’s why Satan likes seeing shallow roots in a Christian’s life.
He’ll either attempt to parch the believer by trying turn up the heat of turmoil or he’ll plead for permission from God […]
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