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... Read Matthew 6
Jesus opened a five-gallon can of worms the day He preached His Sermon on the Mount. There wasn't a Pharisee within gunshot range who wouldn't have given ...
... 1 Thessalonians 2:19
You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand ... forever. (Psalm 16:11)
Father, we are delighted with the sure expectation of Your Son's return. Thank You for telling us Your plan ...
... when life is noisy, hectic, and difficult...
And when the world feels so caustic and chaotic...
It can all make it seem as if ... confidence in Him. That’s the value of a daily intake of God’s Word.
One Insight for Living listener expressed it this way, ...
... flaunt her independence and strut her stuff. Not this lady! The lovely, dignified, wise woman was still willing to listen and learn.
... community. You may be well-traveled and rather confidently move in exclusive circles with powerful men and women whom you know on a ...
Read Psalm 90:12
The Hebrew text suggests that we correctly "account" for our days.
I find it interesting that we are to view life by the days, not the years . We are to live those days in such a way that when ... close, we have gained "a heart of wisdom."
With the Lord God occupying first place in our lives we accept and live each day ...
... opt for extremes almost every time. Which explains why God’s Book so often addresses moderation and self-control, softening our ... lives with more curves that necessitate a slower speed.
The psalmist calmly counsels us to “Be still” so we can know that God is ...
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Cowardice, to put it bluntly, is an ungodly trait. God is not passive in the face of evil, nor is He indecisive.
The Psalms are full of powerful ...
... Christians and non-Christians.
What’s happening? Why the passivity? How can we explain the gross lack of involvement? John Darley ... cup of soup—where does that get you? Isn't it obvious that God-talk without God-acts is outrageous nonsense? (James 2:15–16 MSG)
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Cowardice, to put it bluntly, is an ungodly trait. God is not passive in the face of evil, nor is He indecisive.
The Psalms are full of powerful ...
... a client called to dispute a bill. I watched my boss go over the charges, point by point, and compare them to our logged timesheets. It was ... or having fun when we know our actions are pleasing to God. However, there is something to be said for wasting time or over ...
Read Proverbs 16:31
I like the question once asked by Satchel Paige, that venerable alumnus of baseball: ... attention. When he leaves Arthur Ritis shows up and stays the rest of the day. He doesn't like to stay in one place very long, so he ... have not vanished, keep pursuing them 5. God is not dead, keep seeking Him
Remember, old folks are worth a ...
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People of excellence are those who see through the clutching greed of our times—people who have declared their undivided ... the kind of Christian who really wants the whole purpose of God, then you dare not leave out kingdom commitment. That means your motives ...
... late.”
How about “too many and too much”? That’s the way I’d describe our times. In a society overrun with overstatements, I ... much rich food. Too much emphasis on success, winning, being the biggest and the best. Too much comparison and commercialism. Too many ...
Read 2 Corinthians 8:1–3
The Christians in the Macedonian churches were servants who gave without any concern about ...
Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. They are being ...
... Yawning. Clapping.
I’ve even witnessed a during-the-sermon, pew-to-pulpit, heated argument between parishioner and preacher ... our hand-held devices and open our hearts as we enter God’s presence. Let us come with awe and wonder. No more flippant attitudes ...
... challenging moments, it’s our attitude that truly makes the difference. As I’ve often said, “Life is 10% what happens to you and ... worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience ...
... Read Proverbs 12:14
While we think we may be immune to the endless litany of television commercials, newspaper ads, our friends' gadgets and gizmos, the constant admonition to spend, spend, spend, we Christians need to be alert ...
... Timothy 1:5
Paul knew Timothy's heritage. He knew that the things that characterised the grandmother and the mother characterised Timothy. That's the way sincere ...
... in this world without rubbing shoulders with those driven by the world's desires. God calls very few to be monks in a monastery. So we must make a practical ...
... demonstration of piety. According to Jesus, it belongs in the closet of our lives, an act done in secret.
Christ never saw prayer as pleading or begging or hammering away at the throne of God.
No, the Father knows His children, He knows what we need. Therefore, ...
