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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

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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.  

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Got Self-Control?

  “To gain self-control, give God control. “ Unknown Author    

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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

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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.

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Sheltering Campers, Transforming Lives

  School’s out, some kids are headed to . . . camp.   “Camp is a chance for kids and teenagers to escape the constant pressures and distractions of their everyday lives. It’s an open door to new adventures. It’s … Continue reading

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My Father’s Child

  John 1:12 (CEV) People accepted him and put their faith in him. So he gave them the right to be the children of God. I believe; thus I’m a child of the heavenly Father (it’s my God-given right).

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In the Image of Your Father

  Genesis 1:27 (NIV) So God created mankind in his own image.     Two errors to avoid: Recreating God in the image of your earthly father. Recreating yourself in the image of your earthly father. The image of your … Continue reading

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Simply Honor Your Father

  Exodus 20:12 & Ephesians 6:2 Honor your father and your mother.     It’s simple: half of your DNA comes from your father, half comes from your mother. It’s who you are. Honor (value) each half of yourself.   

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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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