I recently heard Pastor Robert Charles Sproul say that a good way to think about joy is to view it as an acronym; “J” for “Jesus”, “O” for “others”, and “Y” for “you”. He said the order is very important if you’re ever to understand what joy is and where it comes from. If Jesus […]
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I’ve worked in the high-tech industry for years. As far as I can discern, most of the people I work with are unbelievers. As you might imagine, I run into a lot of people who are very concerned about their financial investments. If I were to ask most of them, they’d say that they are
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OUTLINE:The Science of Analysis Paralysis – blog.doist.com“Analysis paralysis / Overthinking: 1 .Lowers your performance on mentally demanding tasks 2. Kills your creativity 3. Eats up your willpower 4. Makes you less happy”HE LOVES USOur Dear Heavenly Father doesn’t want us to get overwhelmed by the ways of the world, or what the world SAYS we should
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OUTLINE:The Science of Analysis Paralysis – blog.doist.com“Psychologist Barry Schwartz coined the phrase “Paradox of Choice” to describe his consistent findings that, while increased choice allows us to achieve objectively better results, it also leads to greater anxiety, indecision, paralysis, and dissatisfaction.”The Science of Analysis Paralysis – blog.doist.com“Rather than empowering us to make better choices, our virtually unlimited
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Disclaimer: this blog focuses on well-intentioned people, not lazy ones. We tend to focus on things that must be done. We make lists, we share them; heck, we even name them (e.g. “honey do list”). We are industrious when motivated, which historically has been the source of much so-called progress. Look at America, for example.
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OUTLINE: Our PrioritiesThe Spirit of Christ isn’t satisfied with having 2nd place in our hearts! Your TreasureWhen we lack contentment with what God has ordained for us, we are in essence saying Jesus isn’t enough. Lack of ContentmentHuman power doesn’t trust in God’s provisions alone, it’s not willing to give up the extras we’re used
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OUTLINE: “For everything there is a season”The Bible teaches us to think about life from God’s perspective – that is, that He is in control, implying we are not. God already knows the end from the beginning. What will be, will be! The Time For TruthThe time for affirming and defending the Word of Truth
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TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: NO RECORDING OUTLINE: Eph 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called. Lk 9:60And Jesus said to him, “Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”
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OUTLINE: Knowing Christ Is EverythingIt’s not enough to just know “of” Him, or who He was, historically, or even that He died for the forgiveness of sin. To know Him is to know that life is good. Eph 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the
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OUTLINE: Context Demanded – blog 1/11/20We live in a world that is starving us of precious context, the one thing we need to truly receive what the author of an emotion intended. Love is a perfect example. “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”“Means to continually work to bring something to fulfillment or
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