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Category Archives: Building character
Good and Organized
Posted in Building character, Spiritual architecturEcards
Tagged 1 Corinthians 14:33, balance, Mary and Martha, One Word
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Divine Balance
We find balance in Scripture. The Bible exposes us to a kaleidoscope of views on the elements of daily life. It exposes us to divine sense. Take parenting, for example: Proverbs 13:24 Those who spare the rod of discipline … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged balance, Colossians 3:21, divine sense, parenting, Proverbs 13:24
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Balanced, for God’s Sake
2017 aspirations: divine sense, blessed balance Here’s some 17th Century wisdom to help– “. . . our sanctification did not depend upon changing our works, but in doing that for GOD’s sake, which we commonly do for our own.” Brother Lawrence The … Continue reading
A Sensible Prayer
Lord, grant me the common sense to seek out divine sense. Guide me into your blessed balance: … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged common sense, divine sense, prayer, sophronizo
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Divine Sense
We talk about common sense. What is it? Good judgment Knowing the right thing and doing it Where high ideals meet real life If only common sense were more common! If only divine sense were more common: … Continue reading
Unfinished
When I was deep-cleaning the Christmas tree corner, I unearthed a forgotten journal. Its soft leather cover is engraved with “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord. “I was using that for something … Continue reading
Finishing, Well?
It’s the last week of the year. What’s on your agenda? After-Christmas sales New Year’s resolutions Finish my 2016 to-do list My “one-word” for 2016 was two words: Finish It I did. And I didn’t. I cleaned … Continue reading
Have It All
We want the good life. We want to have it all. James 1:2-4 (AMP) Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. Be assured that the testing of your faith … Continue reading
My Stone
I am a stone for those around me. I can and should be an Ebenezer, a stepping stone. Or I can be a stumbling block. I noticed a co-worker today just because of her frown. For her, a frown is a rare … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged Ebenezer, frown, Smile, stepping stone, stumbling block
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Vacation Confession
Oh Lord, I am so slow to take the Sabbath rest you command and so quick to take vacation from ministry you call me to do. Forgive me. Teach me to use my time wisely, obediently.