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The Comparison Trap
In the book of Revelation the phrase “small and great” is used five times, always referring to people being grouped together and treated the same, whether in suffering or in reward. It seems that neither Satan nor God compares the way we do.
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My Twins and the Twin Towers
This twin tragedy played out before our eyes while, at the same time, our own twins were being put on respirators, fed through tubes, and given the best care possible so that life could prevail over death.
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Not Dead, But Sleeping
For those who may just be coming to church, and that only occasionally; for those who may only be praying once in a while; for those who are struggling with doubts about their Christian faith: people may have a hard time telling whether you are spiritually alive or dead. More importantly, you may not be…
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Overcoming Bitterness
It certainly isn’t wrong to lament if we’ve been disappointed or even to be angry if we’ve been treated unfairly. But when we allow anger or disappointment to fester and ferment, eventually we become bitter, thinking of ourselves as victims.
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Forgiving One Another (Part Two)
To harbor resentment is to give Satan an opening. So whether we’re giving forgiveness or receiving it, it’s for our benefit.
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Forgiving One Another (Part One)
The fact is we want to be forgiven much more than we want to forgive. But Jesus says we can’t have it that way. There is no getting around his simple teaching.
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Lost In Translation
Ever since Babel, language has been a confusing thing. And it isn’t just foreign languages that cause problems. Sometimes we can even be confused by our own language!
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How’s the Weather?
A thorough study of the Israelites in the Old Testament will make a person wonder why God ever chose them to be His “special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth,” (Deuteronomy 7:6).
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Staying Teachable
All of us, perhaps teachers especially, need to remain teachable. Even if I am a teacher, more than that I am a student, a disciple of Jesus.
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Get In The Groove
Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.Ecclesiastes 9:10 I have one student who is particularly observant. Recently he noticed a small groove in the top of a door frame. A little investigation revealed…
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