Being a super high-achiever, I must confess I find it difficult to receive from others. Really difficult. I’m usually on the giving end, not the receiving. My pride fights hard to stay intact when receiving generosity.
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The Peacemakers
“Blessed are the peacemakers,” . . . Interestingly, this is the only time in all the New Testament that the Greek term translated “peacemakers” appears. Maybe it will help us understand the meaning by pointing out first what it does not mean.
Read MoreA Promise for ”Those Who Mourn”
I remember an incident many years ago when a man in our church fell while taking a shower. As he slipped on the slick floor, he fell against a sheet of glass with all his weight.
Read MoreSupernatural Ability of the ”Renewed Mind,” Part 2
As we allow God’s truth to pierce the tough, hardened barriers we have erected in our minds, we receive surprising benefits. We saw yesterday that God gives us His divine power (2 Corinthians 10:4).
Read MoreVulnerability
Remember these words from yesterday? “I have not arrived . . . I forget what is behind . . . I move on to what is ahead.” Over the next few days, I want to examine each part of this statement from the pen of the apostle Paul.
Read MoreReach Out to Others
Close, open relationships are vital. A glib “Hi, how are ya” must be replaced with genuine concern. The key term is assimilation. When I use the word here, I’m referring to people reaching out to one another.
Read MoreTwo Are Better Than One
Independence is our watchword and “Think for Yourself” is our motto. Declaring a need is a sign of weakness, an open admission of failure and lack of character. Furthermore, we are on the move so much, who has time to share and to care?
Read MorePull in the Anchor
Have you done someone wrong? Have you been offensive? Have your actions caused hurt? To do nothing is not only in direct disobedience to Jesus’ teaching, it also complicates your life.
Read MoreFriendly People, Thoughtful People
If I have learned anything during my journey on Planet Earth, it is that people need one another. The presence of other people is essential—caring people, helpful people, interesting people, friendly people, thoughtful people.
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