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Category Archives: Building character
Discipled, Discipling
The Greek verb mathéteuó is “to be a disciple” or “to make a disciple.” How does it apply to you? I am being discipled I am making disciples Both of the above Neither of the above Disciple as … Continue reading
Pray the Plan
1 Chronicles 28:9 (ESV) Know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. Good advice–from King David to … Continue reading
Proverbial Plans
Here’s some wisdom on plans and thoughts from the book of Proverbs–good, bad and best. Proverbs 12:5 (NIRV) The plans of godly people are right. Proverbs 15:26 He [The Lord] also hates hearts that make evil plans. … Continue reading
The Character of the Name
“Name” (in Greek, onoma) means authority, revelation, related to someone’s character. In Jesus’ name isn’t a magic phrase we tack on the end of our prayers to make God do what we ask. It says we are … Continue reading
What’s Up with Wisdom?
We pray for wisdom, hoping God will drop it straight down from heaven–from His hand into our heads. But we already hold it in our hands, in the words of Scripture: James 3:17 (ESV) But the wisdom from … Continue reading
Tarnished Names
Proverbs 22:1 (NIV) A good name is more desirable than great riches. How good is your name? Tarnished! Always room for improvement Good as gold Thankfully, God transforms tarnish to reflect His glory.
Disciplined Student
Hebrews 12:6 The Lord disciplines the one he loves. Are you suffering some consequences? Facing a closed door? Hearing a call to turn around? Don’t get mad. It’s a lesson of love.
Get to Work
Vacation is over, back to the job. What are your thoughts? “I have to work.” “I get to work.” Your attitude makes all the difference. Colossians 3:23 (ESV) Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord.
Good vs Evil
Mass shootings. Sexual predators. Racism. Contempt. Lies. What say you? Are the forces of evil winning? Since time began, same old story Evil makes better headlines It’s not more evil; it’s less good Romans 12:21 (NIV) Do not … Continue reading
The Rigors of Service
Philippians 2:4-8 (ESV) Christ Jesus . . . emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of … Continue reading
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