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Category Archives: Building character
Good or God?
What does it take to get on your to-do list? A good cause Fits my schedule Helps a friend Called by God There are worthy causes, honorable deeds, good works. But not all good works are God … Continue reading
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Don’t Get Too Attached
“The past is a guidepost, not a hitching post.” Thomas Holdcroft (1745-1809) Remembrance, yes. Dead weight, no.
Wrong and Right
Ephesians 4:2 (NIV) Be completely humble and gentle. Humble — there’s a possibility I could be wrong. Gentle — there’s a possibility I could be right, and nobody likes a know-it-all.
Blessed Are the Meek
Full of yourself? Nothing. Empty of self? Everything. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Meek, not weak. Humble, not harsh. Teachable, not proud.
Don’t Be Stiff-Necked and Stone-Hearted
2 Chronicles 30:8 (NIV) Do not be stiff-necked, as your ancestors were; submit to the LORD. Ezekiel 36:26 I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Lord, teach me to bow … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles 30:8, Ezekiel 36:26, Stiff-necked, Stone-hearted
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Welcome Wisdom
Do you have a teachable spirit? Don’t need teaching, I’m right all the time I accept advice . . . reluctantly I ask for help when I need it Sure, anything to make it better The wise … Continue reading
Who Turned?
Do you ever wonder if God’s turned his back on you? No, I trust God to have my best interests at heart When nothing goes right, I wonder Yes, when I’m in deep trouble Maybe you’re the … Continue reading
No Good?
“The cynic puts all human actions into two classes – openly bad and secretly bad.” Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887) What did you expect?
Sweet Words
2 Corinthians 2:15 (ESV) For we are the aroma of Christ. Lord, forgive my nasty, stinky words! Fill my mouth with fragrant phrases.
True Lesson Learned
Lesson learned this week: Heavy drinking leads to faulty judgment and fuzzy memories. Ephesians 5:18 (ERV) Don’t be drunk with wine, which will ruin your life, but be filled with the Spirit.