Posted in spiritual strength on Sep 11th, 2015
Traumatic events such as the 9/11 terror attacks in 2001 almost always produce feelings of loss and weakness.
But they also give us the opportunity to rebuild new hopes and gain new strength.
It’s true in the natural world and in the spiritual world.
Most every believer has experienced an extreme loss somewhere along the […]
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Posted in friendship on Sep 3rd, 2015
If you see somebody today who really needs a friend — even if just for a moment — please be to him or her what Solomon wrote everybody needs.
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone […]
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Posted in personal holiness on Sep 2nd, 2015
We all know what it’s like to see another believer do or say something that erodes his or her Christian testimony and, therefore, his or her influence for Christ.
Sadly, we also know that we’ve done the same on more than one occasion.
We can’t undo the past.
But we can do better in the future.
Better lives are […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Aug 27th, 2015
Please look for an opportunity today to help change the future of a child.
Help a kid learn some timeless principle from scripture.
Or show a kid what it means to be generous or forgiving or self-controlled or patient or some other Christ-like behavior.
After all, don’t you want the kids in your life […]
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Posted in encouragement on Aug 26th, 2015
You can make a big difference in somebody’s life today.
Comfort them.
With words of encouragement.
Or deeds of assistance.
Or funds toward an overwhelming bill.
Pray with them.
Defend them.
A handwritten note can do wonders.
Just do something.
After all, others have comforted you during tough times.
You know how much […]
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