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Read Matthew 11:29
What is the most Christlike attitude on earth? Think before you answer too quickly. ... love . That is understandable, for He did indeed love to the uttermost.
Others might say patience . Again, not a bad choice. I ... be a possibility. No man or woman ever modelled or exhibited the grace that He demonstrated right up to the moment He breathed His last.
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... and I can't communicate."
"I just can't discipline the kids as I should."
"I just can't give up the affair I'm having."
"I ... "I won't," because we don't choose to say "With the help of God, I will!"
Excerpted from Charles R. Swindoll, Wisdom for the Way ...
... of themselves, our cultural system encourages them to give the stuff their increased salaries can buy—a better education, a membership at the club, material possessions, nicer homes, extra cars.... But what about dad ...
... of themselves, our cultural system encourages them to give the stuff their increased salaries can buy—a better education, a membership at the club, material possessions, nicer homes, extra cars....
But what about ...
... self, it’s refreshing to read these ancient words from the pen of one of the most powerful men who ever lived: Solomon.
If you ... well done. Who did you do it for anyway? If you did it for God, He has an infinite number of unseen ways to reward you. If you did it for ...
... "renewed mind"...those who determine they are going to allow the Spirit of God to invade all those walls and towers, capturing the guards that have kept ...
... 1 Peter 2:11
Don't you realize that this is not the way to live? Unjust people who don't care about God will not be joining in his kingdom. Those who use and abuse each other, use ...
... We loved you so much that we shared with you not only God’s Good News but our own lives, too. (1 Thessalonians 2:7–8)
Good ... for you, we were well-pleased to impart to you not only the gospel of God...” (1 Thess. 2:8). Is that great, or what? Paul didn’t ...
... and exposure...and sometimes because of his concern for the many ministries to which he had given himself. "Daily pressure," he calls ... defeated. Your mind plays tricks on you. You wonder where God is, and you occasionally even doubt God. You get disoriented, "mixed up" ...
Read James 1:12-16
May I remind you of four of the more powerful perils that can level even the mightiest? They are fortune, ... you’ll never clean up your life.
Fourth, our vow to God must be upheld . Just as jealously as we would guard the marriage vows, ...
... "Hi, how are ya" must be replaced with genuine concern.
The key term is assimilation . When I use the word here, I'm referring to ... another.
Being absorbed in the function of the family of God as a participant (rather than a spectator)
...relating to
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Read Proverbs 20:24
Tests are never wasted.
God never says, "Oops, made a mistake on that one. I shouldn't have given you that. I meant that for Frank. Sorry, Bob."
It's as if the Lord has our name on specific trials. They are specifically designed for ...
... laughter is such an effective therapy, I’m grateful that God dispenses this divine medication so frequently.
For instance, rules and ... legislation permits birds to sing for 30 minutes during the day and 15 minutes at night
Religious stuff can also get a few ...
Read 1 Peter 1:13
Imagine coming to the house of a friend who has invited you over to enjoy a meal. You finish the ... with people who think there's something they must do to pay God back?
Somehow they are hoping God will smile on them if they work real ...
Read Ecclesiastes 11:6
The only way we can come to terms with reality—is by trusting God, regardless . No ifs, ands, or buts.
If I am a farmer and God allows a flood to come and wash away my crops or God chooses to give me the ...
... I can move toward a deeper, intimate relationship with our God without protracted times of stillness, which includes one of the rarest at all experiences: absolute silence.
Am I sounding more like a ...
... you can spend it only once.
Choosing one thing over all the rest throughout life is a difficult thing to do. This is especially true ... His righteousness."...
If I am to seek first in my life God's kingdom and God's righteousness, then whatever else I do ought to relate ...
... 12:1; Ephesians 2:8-10; 1 Timothy 1:12
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ... run a company, even a big corporation, than it is to serve the body of Christ. As humans, we see the outward appearance, but You look at ...
... I practiced my sport before school on weekdays and worked the opening shift at my job on Saturdays. But as tough as getting up on my one ... to go church when I was in university.
When people move away from home, why doesn’t the habit of attending church go with them? ...
... to Be Forty and Other Atrocities. I’ve long since passed the half-century mark, so it seemed reasonable that I should at least face the ... we’ll opt for extremes most every time. Which explains why God’s Book so often stresses moderation, self-control, softening our ...
