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Category Archives: Building character
My Prayers Lack Rigor
Yesterday’s thought was on rigor in Bible study. Today’s is on rigor in prayer. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV) Pray without ceasing. Yes, my prayers lack rigor. Let me count the ways: I forget to pray. I pray and forget … Continue reading
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Is There Enough Rigor in Your Bible Study?
“Rigor.” It’s a buzzword in the education world, as in “There’s not enough rigor to this assignment.” Rigor sounds like more work, harder work. It isn’t necessarily more hours, it is more thinking and greater understanding. So think about … Continue reading
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Allegiance to Justice
Psalm 106:3 (NASB) How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times. Keeping justice, practicing righteousness. I know I fall short, Lord. It’s easy to say, hard to do and worth the effort. Give me … Continue reading
Simply Unselfish
It’s simple. You can’t be selfish and obey commands #1 and #2. Matthew 22:37-39 (NIRV) Jesus replied, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind.’ … Continue reading
Wisely Self-Confident
Philippians 1:6 (NIV) Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Wise selves put their confidence in God.
The Measure of Your Self-Esteem
How does your self-esteem measure up? Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. It’s not how … Continue reading
Self-Sufficient?
I’ve got it all under control Who, me? Couldn’t be! Maybe, maybe not Proverbs 3:5 (ESV) Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Less self-sufficient. More God-reliant.
A Father’s Training
“Train your child in the way in which you know you should have gone yourself.” Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 – 1892) If only our children would learn from our mistakes.
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Tagged Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Fathers, Proverbs 22:6
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What about Your Father?
Your thoughts on your father? I want to be just like my father I want to be nothing like my father I’m thinking . . . Your father might be a good example. Your father might be … Continue reading