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August 31, 2009

Absolute Surrender

Absolute Surrender… “By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice… Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and figuratively speaking, he did receive Isaac back from death.” Hebrews 11:17a, 19 Absolute surrender is a prerequisite for the disciple of Jesus Christ. Like Abraham, we have to lay on the altar [...]

August 25, 2009

Loneliness In Illness

Loneliness In Illness… “As long as he has an infection he remains unclean. He must live alone; he must live outside the camp.” Leviticus 13:46 Leprosy was a dreaded disease much like Aids is today. People were sent out of town into isolated colonies where they felt rejected and feared. This is the nature of [...]

August 20, 2009

Not Your Business

Not Your Business… “Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own.” Proverbs 26:17 Be careful where you align your allegiance. If you make another’s argument your own it may come back to bite you. Its one thing to offer advice when asked, and [...]

August 17, 2009

Forced Discipline

Forced Discipline… “A whip for the horse, a halter for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!” Proverbs 26:3 Sometimes we are in need of forced discipline. We are born rebellious and bent on our own way, until the grace of God begins to govern our goings and comings. We become foolish [...]

August 12, 2009

Just Enough

Just Enough… “If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit. Seldom set foot in your neighbor’s house—too much of you and he will hate you.” Proverbs 25:16-17 Good things are a gift from God to be enjoyed without excess. “Every good and perfect gift is from above…” (James 1:17a). [...]

August 11, 2009

Refreshing Relationships

Refreshing Relationships… “Like coolness of snow at harvest time is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him; he refreshes the spirit of his masters.” Proverbs 25:13 There are special relationships that energize and encourage. Their servant spirit empowers people in their path. Because they are trustworthy there is never a doubt they will do [...]

August 10, 2009

Cool Down Period

Cool Down Period… “What you have seen with your eyes do not bring hastily to court, for what will you do in the end if your neighbor puts you to shame?” Proverbs 25:8 Be wise to not react too quickly. Words spoken in the heat of hurt or the rage of anger can come back [...]

July 31, 2009

Keep Showing Up

Keep Showing Up… “For though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again, but the wicked are brought down by calamity”. Proverbs 24:16 Do you struggle with the stamina to keep showing up at work or working with relationships? Do you ask yourself if it is really worth it, and will things ever change? [...]

July 30, 2009

Persevering Purpose

Persevering Purpose… “Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourself fighting against God.” Acts 5:38-39 [...]

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