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NO

To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child. Proverbs 29:15 (NLT) I had a friend who was about to become a first-time mother even though she had just moved into her 40s in age. She was excited about the prospect of having little ones, and was putting someContinue reading “NO”

Sin Savior

This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. 1 Timothy 1:15 (NLT) “Hi, my name is ________ and I’m an alcoholic.” If you’ve ever been to a recovery group, or even seen a TV show or movieContinue reading “Sin Savior”

Negativity Burnout

So let’s stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. Romans 14:13 (NLT) Burnout is a very real issue for those in ministry. No, it’s not necessarily the workload – though it does seem a bit insane from time-to-time. It’sContinue reading “Negativity Burnout”

Life Coach

By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence. 1 Peter 1:3 (NLT) One of the best-selling categories of books is theContinue reading “Life Coach”

God Goggles

So we have stopped evaluating others from a human point of view. At one time we thought of Christ merely from a human point of view. How differently we know him now. 2 Corinthians 5:16 (NLT) Have you ever assumed something about someone and it turned out to be false? If you just answered no,Continue reading “God Goggles”