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How to Pray for the Poor and Needy [Wednesday, #191]
Most of us don’t have to go far from our home to see the poor. We’re confronted with poverty at freeway offramps, street corners and sidewalks. Something inside says we should care. At the same time, we’re...
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How Prayer is Connected to Holiness [Monday, #190]
God tells us to “be holy, because I am holy” (I Peter 1:16 NIV). What a tall order. Sure, we want to be holy, but it seems totally out of reach.
The Bible promises this: “For those he foreknew, he also predestined to...
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Winning the War on Worry [Friday, #189]
If we know it’s futile, why do we keep worrying? I have a hunch, but I’ll get to that in a minute.
It’s been a problem since the fall of man. It was important enough for Jesus to address it in his day:
“Therefore I...
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When We Fail Jesus [Wednesday, #188]
Who was the biggest failure in the New Testament? A person that comes to mind is Peter. This man was an enthusiastic follower of Jesus. He pretty much stated he’d go to the ends of the earth for his Lord.
However, he...
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Where Do Faith and Works Intersect? [Monday, #187]
A lot has been said about faith and works over the centuries as they relate to the Christian life. We know that we are saved through faith –
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not...
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There's No Formula for Parenting [Friday, #186]
I’ve never heard the phrase “courageous parenting,” but it’s certainly a quality moms and dads need for their overwhelming roles. Looking through Scripture, even kings had varied results raising their kids. Today,...
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How Paul Dealt with His Constant Health Issue--And What We Can Learn From Him [Wednesday, #185]
We all have to come face to face with our humanity. When we’re hit with a surprise diagnosis or a pain that lingers, our mind should go right to God. Our dependence on him should deepen, our hope in him should spring...
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Having Courage in Those Hard Conversations [Monday, #184]
Here's the scene: You have to deal with a conflict, rift in a relationship or bringing a friend to accountability. And as difficult as it may be, avoiding these hard conversations usually causes more harm to the other...
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An Amazing Story of Secret Generosity [Friday, #183]
My wife and I have been recipients of the generosity of hundreds of people over the years. Ministry and missions has been our work for all our adult lives, so we’ve had a team of personal and ministry supporters. We...
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What Is "Inside Out" Generosity? And How Can I Practice It? [Wednesday, #182]
My dad practiced “inside out” generosity. Inside out generosity is the kind that flows from the heart, not forced from the outside.
Inside out generosity looks for opportunities to give. It doesn’t withhold, but is...
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Having Fun with Generosity [Monday, #181]
How about having fun giving? Like when unexpected funds arrive. Or beyond that, how about always having fun giving? Paul tells us that God loves a cheerful giver. He defines this person as one doesn’t give...
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The Triggers that Make Us Lose Our Patience [Friday, #180]
Here’s an exercise to try when impatience creeps into your life.
Take a look at the trigger that’s setting you off.
A child disobeys.
You’re waiting for someone.
You can’t figure out how to make something...
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