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Tag Archives: Romans 12:3
Self-Talk: Good Enough
The things I say to myself — oh, how I waffle! Sometimes I tell myself I’m too good for a task. Other times, I think I’m not good enough. I waffle between pride and doubt. What does God say? Romans … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged not good enough, Philippians 4:13, Romans 12:3, self-talk, too good
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Prayer for the Winners
I look to Scripture to guide my prayers. Here are some of my favorites for the candidates who won — including those who did and did not get my vote: May they not think too highly of themselves … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought
Tagged election, Isaiah 53:10, prayer, Psalm 24:4, Romans 12:3
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I Am Wrong
When my boys were young, I’d tell them, “I’m right 100% of the time, and that’s a conservative estimate.” I was wrong. Nobody’s right 100% of the time. Romans 12:3 (AMPC) . . . I warn everyone among … Continue reading
I Was Wrong About Being Right
I used to tell my children I was right 100% of the time. I was wrong. Romans 12:3 (NLT) Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves. God is right … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Right, Romans 12:3, wrong
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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
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
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
Posted in Building character
Tagged Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:3, Romans 3:23, self-esteem
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Biblical Wisdom
There’s lots of wisdom packed between the covers of your Bible: Love God, love others, love yourself. – Luke 10:27 Be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. – James 1:19 Let your … Continue reading
Posted in Building character
Tagged James 1:19, Luke 10:27, Luke 6:31, Matthew 5:37, Romans 12:3, Ten Commandments, Wisdom
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Follow the Directions
From critical to respectful . . . the Bible tells how– John 8:7 (NLT) “Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” Romans 12:3 Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be … Continue reading
Rules of Debate
Posted in Building character, Spiritual architecturEcards
Tagged debate, fight fair, Romans 12:3
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