Ninety-plus percent of the things we worry about never come true. I could end this blog right there, but you came to read so I’ll write a bit more to explain myself. I’ll do that after I tell a little story… There once was a man who worked hard to provide for his family. He […]
KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: To have success in ANYTHING of any value in this life, you MUST put in the hard labor. There are no shortcuts, only lies from the KoD suggesting there are, and myriad alternatives to keep you distracted and ultimately, frustrated. Just because grace is “free” doesn’t mean there isn’t any
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TODAY’S VERSES: John 10:27-29 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” We have finished
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Why Should You Be Happy? – blog 12/12/24 I suppose the right question to ask isn’t why should you be happy, but rather, why aren’t you happy, if not always so? A truly happy person is one who abides in God’s Word as a way of life. It has become them,
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Being that God cannot lie, we have guarantees from Him that are perfect! Eternal life is to have the joy of knowing the God who never lies. And it is to know the Great Hope; His Name is Jesus Christ. If we ever had to “work” for God’s grace, we’d
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Our great hope for eternal salvation is God’s integrity. Grace is no longer grace if we must work for it. If we ever had to “work” for God’s grace, we’d always fail ourselves because our human capabilities are flawed. God’s standard of righteousness is nothing short of perfection. Only Christ’s
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Some might say that 53-years-old is “too young” to die. While by most accounts it is sooner than expected, I’d like to share another perspective for you to consider. I find it helps me whenever my heart settles on this sentiment. Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. –
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: The Empathetic Leader – blog 9/13/24 Great leaders are servants first. A servant’s first order of business is to tend to others. They are thrilled when others succeed and pained by their failures (ala Romans 12:15). We call this empathy.Jesus has gone behind the curtain of the Holy of Holies in
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KEY PRINCIPLES IN THIS MESSAGE: The Lesson of Anti-Exclusivity – blog 2/16/24 Life is short, my friend…Life is too good to ruin because of petty differences. Besides, who are you to take issue with others? Read Luke 6:41-42 and be healed. The Lesson of Anti-Exclusivity – blog 2/16/24 We ought to rejoice knowing that there are multitudes
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How much are you worth? That’s an interesting question, isn’t it? I suppose the answer to that question depends on the exact scope of the question. I’ve spent the majority of my secular career in marketing and sales, although I began my career as an engineer. Arguably, the most difficult transition for any engineer who
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