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Category Archives: Building character
Hurting Heart
“God loves a broken heart, not a divided heart.” Thomas Watson (1620-1686) Does your heart hurt for the right reasons? Thomas Watson, a Puritan pastor in Great Britain, fell in and out of favor with … Continue reading
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Stubborn Heart
These words from an ancient prophet speak to us here and now. Jeremiah 16:12 (NASB) You are each one walking according to the stubbornness of his own evil heart, without listening to Me. I see lots of … Continue reading
Humble Prayer
Arrogance makes for a shaky foundation. “If you plan to build a tall house of virtues, you must first lay deep foundations of humility.” Augustine (354-430) Let’s build our nation on solid rock. Augustine … Continue reading
Responsible Words
The words you speak can be good or evil. The same is true of your silence. “You are not only responsible for what you say, but also for what you do not say.” Martin Luther (1483-1546) Luther … Continue reading
Worthless Words
Are the words you’re listening to worth your time? Proverbs 10:19-20 (MSG) The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words. The speech of a good person is worth waiting for; the … Continue reading
Get Wise
“If you lack knowledge, go to school. If you lack wisdom, get on your knees!” Vance Havner (1902-1986) Dr. Havner started preaching at age 14 and wrote more than 40 books. He had a knack for packing biblical … Continue reading
A Godly Mindset
Definition: mindset (per Merriam-Webster) 1. A mental attitude, inclination 2. A fixed state of mind Philippians 2:5 (NIV) In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. What would Jesus do? What would Jesus … Continue reading
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Working Hands
Quiet hands. Productive hands. Respected hands. 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12a (NIRV) And do everything you can to live a quiet life. You should mind your own business. And work with your hands, just as we told you to. Then … Continue reading
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Lost and Found
“Lost time is never found again.” John Hill Aughey (1828-1911) Don’t lose time during this time of social distancing. Find good ways to put it to use.
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Now and Then
In the words of Paul: 1 Corinthians 13:11 (NIV) When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood … Continue reading
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