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Come, Holy Comforter

I have always liked the hymn Come, Thou Almighty King (anonymous, published in 1753). Let’s focus on verse 3 and the Spirit:   “Come, holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear . . .”     The Holy Spirit bears witness? … Continue reading

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Carry On

Philippians 1:6 (NIV) He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.   God perseveres on my behalf. I persevere for Him. As You carry on in me, Lord, … Continue reading

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Unfinished Discipline

  My 40 days are up. But the discipline continues.   Philippians 1:6 (NLT) And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when … Continue reading

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When to Discipline?

  I’m partway through my 40 days of discipline. What happens on the 41st day? Discipline continues.   Philippians 1:6 He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. … 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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I’m Not Finished

  “He’s still working on me   To make me what I need to be.” The Hemphills   There’s a lifetime of truth tucked into that children’s ditty. Philippians 1:6 (NLT) And I am certain that God, who began the … Continue reading

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Work in Progress

  God has a plan for each of us. He knows our potential. He measures our success by the progress we’ve made in fulfilling his plan.   Thus, things we may count as failures—lost money or job or home or race—are … Continue reading

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