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Safe Steps

“The day Ulrich arrived on the Africa Mercy for his free surgery, volunteer surgeon, Dr. Frank Haydon, was shocked. “He moved like an insect. Like a cricket. I’d never seen anything quite like it.’” 12 year old Ulrich’s muscles hadn’t developed at … Continue reading

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Yard-Sticking

  What’s yard-sticking?  It’s when I compare myself to others. Mostly, I think I fall on the short end of the measuring stick.    The only yardstick that counts belongs to God, and he measures me with grace.     

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Self-Esteem and Skills

  “Self-esteem without skills is a hollow accomplishment.” (from There Are No Shortcuts by Rafe Esquith)   Do you agree?

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Social Media and Lies

People post their best photos and happiest moments on social media. Their lives look perfect. And when yours doesn’t, the enemy whispers, “You’re no good. What a loser.” Remember what Jesus said about the enemy.   John 8:44 (NIV) There … Continue reading

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What Do You Think of Yourself?

Romans 12:3 (NIV) Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.   “Remember that you are absolutely unique. … Continue reading

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Self-Esteem: No Contest

    How’s your self-esteem?   Off the charts Comes and goes Rock bottom What does the Bible say? We are God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10). Can’t get better than that. We’re reminded not to think too highly of ourselves (Romans … Continue reading

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Shelter from Heat, Ash and Flames

“Ashley Myers and her family . . . ate a breakfast of biscuits and gravy from paper plates outside the CrossPointe Community Church. The family had been at the church, now a shelter, for three days, after evacuating their home … Continue reading

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Walking the Wrong Way

Isaiah 30:21 (NASB) Your ears will hear a word behind you, “This is the way, walk in it.” Sometimes, Lord God, I pretend I don’t hear, because I don’t want to go there. Forgive my stubborn selfishness. You stick with … Continue reading

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Simply Step Out

“Do not ask the Lord to guide your footsteps, if you are not willing to move your feet.” Anonymous

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Beautiful Toes

  I think my toes are ugly. God’s got a beauty program for my feet:   Isaiah 52:7 (NIV) How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, … Continue reading

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