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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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

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Rules of Debate

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