Most of us exist in a bubble. We’re comfortable there. The older we get, the smaller the bubble becomes, in general. We cordon off aspects of our lives that either no longer interest us or pose a threat to our peaceful little existence. By the end of our lives, most of us will be pretty […]
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Shall I begin with a little Shakespeare? To be, or not to be: that is the question:Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,And by opposing end them? -William Shakespeare, HamletI think one of the reasons why this man’s works are
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OUTLINE: Stress Facts and Statistics – therecoveryvillage.orgThe Global Organization for Stress reports that: – 75 percent of Americans experienced moderate to high stress levels in the past month – Stress is the number one health concern of high school students – 80 percent of people feel stress at workStress Facts and Statistics – therecoveryvillage.orgDepending on
A fisherman sets out for the day. He pushes off the shore in his fourteen-foot aluminum boat. He has his tackle box, and the gas tank is full. He’s not going too far this morning as he still has some yard work to do before the party this weekend. He’s glad he took his wife’s
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OUTLINE:2Co 11:3 NASUBut I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ.Ps 119:68You are good and do good;teach me your statutes.Rev 4:11“Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you
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OUTLINE:Ps 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!The Immutable Word of GodHeb 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Jesus Christ IS the Word (In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
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OUTLINE: Ps 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! The Immutable Word of GodHeb 13:8Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Jesus Christ IS the Word (In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and
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OUTLINE: Our Old Nature (ala Ro 7)We are naturally reluctant to receive the love of God with the faith of a child. Listen to His Spirit, instead! Have a Renewed Mind (ala Ro 12:2)This is not about us, but about what God has done and is doing for us. It’s about HIS grace, and HIS
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OUTLINE: A Little Walk, a Little EncouragementBlog – 6/10/22 A Little Walk, a Little Encouragement God designed the Body of Christ to be knit together in the sphere of love. The Word of God is the object of our fellowship. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105). “Let the word
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There are times, as a pastor, when I sit down to write a blog to you and nothing comes to me, at least not immediately. It is typically those times when the Spirit says, “Take a step back and consider where I’ve taken all of you.” It is then that I realize what He wants
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