Tag: attitude
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But You Are Not to Be Like That
24A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. 25Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. 26But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and…
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Weeping, Laughing, and Mourning
21…Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.25…Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.–Luke 6 Let’s ask four questions. WHY MIGHT A PERSON WEEP NOW? Verse 21 had humble disciples in mind. A weeper sometimes feels like a broken mess. A weeper is humbled by their situation. A…
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A Verse for Each Spouse
22Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 25Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her–Ephesians 5 Both of these verses are counter-cultural. I encourage you to take them in reverse order. The husband loves and serves his wife sacrificially. The wife submits to the husband…
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Childlike Values
15Truly, I [Jesus] say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”–Mark 10 Children have basic characteristics that contrast with adults. DEPENDENT. My kids are 13 and 9 and could feed themselves from the pantry and items in the kitchen they could grab or easily microwave.…
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A Cracked Screen and Some Milkshakes
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.—Proverbs 9 I recall this memory from the days of COVID quarantine. I had cracked my cellphone screen and was going to get it replaced. Limitations had been placed on the number of people who could…
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Be Refreshingly Different This Thanksgiving
11Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.–2 Corinthians 13 Paul concludes with five commands and one promise. Wear these as attitudes this Thanksgiving especially as you are with family. Be refreshingly different! REJOICE. This is actively living…
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Ministry of Generosity
10He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. 12For the ministry of this service is not only supplying…
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Godly Grief and Worldly Grief
10For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death.–2 Corinthians 7 Paul had written the Corinthian Christians a previous letter that included pastoral admonishment and much correction. And he had just received word from Titus that the letter was received as intended. The church was grieving and…
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Poor and Rich
2Rich and poor have this in common: The Lord is the Maker of them all.–Proverbs 22 Some quick thoughts: God made both rich and poor as has them currently where they are. The rich need to focus on caring for others and not being haughty. The poor need to focus on trusting God and not being jealous.…
