what I am pondering
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Gossip and Slander
Recently I learned of a few people gossiping to destroy my reputation and character. I prayed over Romans 12:9-21… 9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep…
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Are You Tanning on the Beach While People Are Drowning?
I used to be a lifeguard and for my lifeguard training I recall doing simulation after simulation of first aid situations. One such drill, I went through the entire procedure and the evaluator’s response was… “That was excellent!” She went in to all the things I had executed perfectly… and then said: “But, you forgot…
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My Easter Prayer
If you ever felt defeated, lost, betrayed, let down, you can understand how confused the disciples must have felt when Jesus lay in a tomb. They didn’t get it. But when they met Jesus after his resurrection, you can just imagine their elation. When the angel at the tomb announced to the women: “He is…
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Killer Quake in Japan. . . A Sign of the times?
I read this post today… I don’t mean to create panic with forwarding his note but I think he’s got a point about what the Scriptures say. Our response?: it’s a call to pray… ___ Killer Quake in Japan. . . A Sign of the times? by Greg Laurie on Friday, March 11, 2011 at…
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What Does Victory In Your Life Look Like?
I came across this awesome quote today: “Victory is realized when we learn to be sensitive to God’s Spirit and to live according to His will and not just our desires.” – Charles F. Stanley …And if any of our desires are such that we’d fret if someone took the objects of our desire away,…
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Turning Your Pain and Regret Into Joy
Does pain or regret paralyze you? John Piper recently tweeted: “Fly this banner over every wound and regret: Satan meant it for evil, but God meant it for good. (Gen. 50:20)” I have to say loudly with arms waving in the air: Yes!! Claim this promise and ask God to take whatever pain or regret…
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It’s a Relationship, Not a Religion
Following Christ is a relationship, not a religious exercise. If we really believe it, then everything we do in church should revolve around growing our relationships—with each other and with Jesus. The danger comes when we sacrifice our relationship with Christ for the sake of religious tradition.
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Over 20 Years And No Disciples?
If your church is over 20 years old and you’ve made no disciples, you know your focus is off.
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“Away From Me” or “Well Done”? (New Year Thoughts)
Wow. Reading Matthew 7 is a good way to end off a year and start a new one. Verses 21-23 is a good wake up call for all Christians. 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father…
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Marriage or christ?
I have been pondering the question: “Which is more important if one had to choose: a ‘happy’ marriage without Christ or a broken marriage that has driven one closer to Christ?” The answer affects eternity. We have faith and pray for miracles on earth but ultimately what is essential to our soul? The most gracious…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 