“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.“ (Proverbs 16:18) Jesus said that whoever humbles himself as a child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven (Matt 18:4). In Micah 6:8 we read that God calls us to “do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our God”. God hates prideContinue reading “Be Humble”
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Trust God
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.“ (Proverbs 3:5-6) Knowledge has increased dramatically in our century. We know more and more about the world around us and we have better and better accessContinue reading “Trust God”
Attitude is Everything
“Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others. Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, who, although He existed in the formContinue reading “Attitude is Everything”
Get Wisdom
“How blessed is the man who finds wisdom and the man who gains understanding.“ (Proverbs 3:13) For whatever reason, foolishness is bound up in children. As you mature as a man you must learn to set aside childish things and become wise. Wisdom is God’s instructions for living a life of significance – eternal significance.Continue reading “Get Wisdom”
Perseverance – Stay the Course
“But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.” (Luke 8:15) Never give up, never surrender (Galaxy Quest). Staying the course means persevering in good times and in bad. We are told thatContinue reading “Perseverance – Stay the Course”
Relationships are the Main Thing
“Thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be upon your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house andContinue reading “Relationships are the Main Thing”
Taking Every Thought Captive
The Bible teaches us to take “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ”. What does this mean, and how do we do this effectively each day? What did Jesus teach us about how we do this? Taking “every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” may be one of the most important things weContinue reading “Taking Every Thought Captive”
Living for Eternity
What does it mean to “Live for eternity”, to “Live with an eternal mindset”? How can we be more content in our lives? How can we become more appreciative of the life we are living? What is the key to enjoying every day to the fullest, no matter what happens? How can we face disappointment, disaster, setbacks, even tragedy, and remain encouraged and optimistic? Looking at the story of the Exodus sheds light on one of the keys to “Living for Eternity”.
Fanaticism
We often have a tendency to become fanatics about the wrong things. Jesus and God’s word encourages us to be fanatics about the right things – such as compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Imagine what your life would be like if you could become a fanatic about just one of these godly virtues.
Anger
Today is the Fourth of July, and we are reminded that it was anger at the British government that led to the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolutionary War, and ultimately to the formation of the United States. Anger is not always a bad thing. Everyone has experienced anger. It is something that is commonContinue reading “Anger”
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