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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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Rigor? Simple, Not Easy

  Prayer and Bible study–both take work.     The enemy says, “It’s too hard. You failed. Give up.” God says, “Don’t give up. It’s a start, not a failure.”

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Substitute Rigor

When I read books about the Bible and books about prayer, I’m substituting someone else’s rigor for my own. The best way to get better at Bible study and prayer is to do it myself.

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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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Support for Haiti’s Schools

    We’re used to the idea that all kids go to school. That’s not true in Haiti.     “The enrollment rate for primary school in Haiti is 57%, and fewer than 30% of the students reach 6th grade … Continue reading

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It’s Simple: Read the Directions

  Do you think the Bible is too big and too hard for you to understand?     It is God’s roadmap for your life. You don’t have to read the whole map at once. Get in the habit of … Continue reading

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Wrong Way

  Matthew 6:13 (NIV) And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.   Every time you repeat the Lord’s Prayer, you’re asking God to post His Wrong Way signs on your journey of faith. Miss … Continue reading

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The Right Roadmap

  Lord God, teach me to follow your roadmap and not my own.     Psalm 23:3 (ESV) He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Isaiah 30:21 And your ears shall hear a word behind you, … Continue reading

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Speedbump!

  Saul was on a road trip for the purpose of persecution. In his mind, he was on a mission to do God’s will.   Acts 9:1-3 (GW) Saul kept threatening to murder the Lord’s disciples. He went to the … Continue reading

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