KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Is it possible that you’ve been clinging to some image of your life as the end goal of living?? Do not idolize people just because they are better fighters than you. Futility Is an Effective Teacher – blog 6/7/24 So, big deal, you’re good at something that came naturally to you. […]
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If experience has proven anything to me it’s that I fail more than I succeed. When I was young, I never thought this would be something I’d concede as a fifty-five-year-old man, but it is true. And I’m glad about it. Let me explain why. I’m a lifelong learner. However, I don’t necessarily learn from
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KEY PRINCIPLES IN THIS MESSAGE: Godly wisdom destroys idols. The world teaches and encourages us to make idols of our lives. The manifestations are many (e.g. social media avatars). On average, people spend more time cultivating and worshipping this idol than they do worshipping God. So much pain and suffering results. By God’s power, we
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Godly wisdom destroys idols. The world teaches and encourages us to make idols of our lives. The manifestations are many (e.g. social media avatars). On average, people spend more time cultivating and worshipping this idol than they do worshipping God. So much pain and suffering results. Is it possible that
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TODAY’S VERSE: Malachi 4:2a “But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings.” This month we will finish up the Prophetic Section, as well as the Old Testament, with our review of the minor prophets. Remember, they are referred to as the “minor” prophets because of
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Consider for a moment the whole of human history from God’s viewpoint. He is not bound by the construct of time; therefore, He sees the entire timeline all at once (unlike humans, who view time as it passes by – sort of like watching a parade pass through a window, one section or moment at
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: One of the miraculous things about having a relationship with our God and Savior is that we can experience the Lord’s joy while suffering. The purpose of pruning is to bear more fruit, so we should be grateful, even when He ordains certain losses in our lives. It’s to lead
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE:One of the miraculous things about having a relationship with our God and Savior is that we can experience the Lord’s joy while suffering. Melchizedek is given preeminence over Abraham and ultimately Aaron (the first Levitical high priest). He was appointed by God, not based on his genealogy. His life is
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At the start of writing this blog, someone very dear to my heart was diagnosed with cancer. In my mind, I was handling it very well. I was emotionally stable and, seemingly, trusting God for both the purpose and outcome of the situation. My focus was on being strong and supportive, encouraging this person with
KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: We know there’s a MUCH bigger plan than ourselves, and He gives us the privilege to keep the faith during trials to bring Him glory before the angels. We know there’s a MUCH bigger plan than ourselves, and He gives us the privilege to keep the faith during trials to bring Him
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