Posted in kindness on Dec 19th, 2011
We’ll all have some moments during this Christmas season when we’re feeling good about the love — and perhaps even gifts — that we’ve received from others.
We’ll feel our spirits lifted and our steps less heavy.
As we savor these blessings, let’s remember to share a bit of those blessings with others who aren’t experiencing the [...]
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Posted in testimony on Dec 5th, 2011
We’ve all walked into the trap at least once.
I’m talking about the trap of arguing with a person who sees argumentative confrontation as his or her “home field.”
In sports, and in life, it’s difficult to win when playing on somebody’s home field.
Perhaps you’ve been snared recently in this trap.
Stinks, doesn’t it?
Listen, [...]
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Posted in sinfulness on Nov 2nd, 2011
As small children, we wondered how our moms or dads knew we had done something wrong when we were sure that nobody was watching.
Later, we realized that our parents could tell if we were acting nervously or if something in the house had been rearranged or was missing.
Because they loved us and knew us very [...]
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Posted in Patience on Oct 18th, 2011
Some verses in scripture will always have direct application to our lives, no matter what circumstances we’re facing at a particular moment.
Proverbs 25:21-22 is such a verse.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his [...]
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Posted in kindness on Oct 13th, 2011
You can provide finely crafted jewelry to several people today.
I’m talking about precious gifts that will provide lasting, cherished value to recipients.
In fact, God promises that your gifts will have great worth.
You’ll just need to make sure that you’re trying your best to craft your gifts in a way that reflects His goodness and infinite [...]
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