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Category Archives: other
Simply Unacceptable
This week we looked at the unacceptable: words, thoughts, worship and work. Note to self: The unacceptable words, thoughts, worship and work have no tie to reading ability or academic achievement. Acceptance is tied to wisdom. Where … Continue reading
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Unacceptable Work
Work hard. 1 Corinthians 3:11-13 (NLT) For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ. Anyone who builds on that foundation may use a variety of materials—gold, silver, jewels, wood, hay, … Continue reading
Unacceptable Worship
God doesn’t want our castoffs. He has no use for our leftovers. The Bible tells us so. Malachi 1:6-7 (TLB) “I am your Father and Master, yet you don’t honor me, O priests, but you despise my name.” … Continue reading
Unacceptable Thoughts
Let’s look at another part of yesterday’s verse: Psalm 19:14 (GNT) May . . . my thoughts be acceptable to you, O Lord. I think I know what others are thinking. I pass judgment based on my thoughts about … Continue reading
Unacceptable Words
All too often, I hear words that bother me. Words that would have been unacceptable in by-gone years. What words bother you? Swear words Nasty names Insults It feels like an out-of-control playground, with no adult supervision. Problem is, … Continue reading
Sheltered News View
Without noticing, I’ve acquired tunnel vision–for news. I’m not sure when and how it started. I recently realized how much of the news I hear, see and read is about my own country. How little is about the rest of … Continue reading
Classroom
Millions of American students are going to school virtually. At home, on-line. Between video games, social media, television, movies and smart phones–is there room to learn? May they soon be back in the classroom, God. Meanwhile, give them … Continue reading
Quiet Room
John 10:27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. Lord, the clatter of our culture makes it it hard to hear. Lead me away from the noise. Let me listen in peace … Continue reading
Prayer Room
“Closet communion needs time for the revelation of God’s presence. It is vain to say, ‘I have too much work to do to find time.’ You must find time or forfeit blessing.” Arthur Tappan Pierson (1837 – 1911) Step … Continue reading
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Make Room
Need to make room for God? He’s got a plan. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (MSG) We use our powerful God-tools for smashing warped philosophies, tearing down barriers erected against the truth of God, fitting every loose thought and … Continue reading