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Fighting Submission

  The last Titus 2 study focused on submission: Titus 2:3,5 (NIV) Likewise, teach the older women . . . to be subject to their husbands. The Greek word used here, hypotássō, has two parts: hypo (under) and tasso (arrangement). It … Continue reading

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Fighting for First Place

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Battles Worth Fighting

  Today’s constructive thought comes out of the last Titus 2 Women’s study. How significant are the things you and your spouse fight over?   It’s a big deal, or I wouldn’t be fighting over it It’s the little stuff … Continue reading

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Comfortable Criticism

I was driving home from work, pondering what I’d write for this last post on constructive criticism. I passed my usual flock of sheep, and they had an unusual look–shorn, clipped . . . naked. That’s how I feel after … Continue reading

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Old Constructive Criticism

    Sometimes old advice is the best.   “We often learn more of God under the rod that strikes us than under the staff that comforts us.“ Puritan Stephen Charnock, 1628-1680 No one said it was easy, even back … Continue reading

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The Discipline of Wisdom

  Proverbs 19:20 (NIV) Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.    Really, God? Can’t I just skip over the discipline part and go straight to wise?  [sigh]    

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Critical Wisdom

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Drink Up Some Constructive Criticism

    How do you handle constructive criticism?   Smile on the outside, seethe on the inside I’ll take it under prayerful consideration Criticism? Can’t be. I’m never wrong! Consider these instructions from Paul relating to Communion: 1 Corinthians 11:28 … Continue reading

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Fragrant Prayers for Our Nation

  Yesterday was our National Day of Prayer. The weather was glorious. I drove to our Sussex County prayer gathering with the windows down, enjoying the sweet scent of flowering trees.   Our prayers for the government, public services and … Continue reading

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Join in Prayer for our Nation Today

  An excerpt from Dr. Jack Graham’s prayer for today’s National Day of Prayer:     Hear our cry, oh God, and pour out Your Spirit upon us that we may walk in obedience to Your Word. We are desperate … Continue reading

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