what I read from others
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How Does Growth Truly Happen?
“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” – 2 Peter 3:18 Growth always happens “in grace”. The truest measure of our growth is not our behavior, it’s our grasp of grace–a grasp which involves coming to deeper and deeper terms with the unconditionality of God’s love. It’s also…
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What Grace Does
What Grace Does The Law says, “You have not continued in all that I require of you, and therefore you are cursed.” And the gospel says, “Christ has redeemed you from the curse of the law, by being made a curse for you.” The Law says, “You are a sinner, and therefore you should be…
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How Do We Really Treat Jesus?
How we treat the weaker is our treating of Jesus. Read… How Do We Really Treat Jesus? » A Holy Experience.
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Dear Husband … {Love for the Middle Years}
It’s never the length of a life that’s important—- only the depth and the breadth. Read… Dear Husband … {Love for the Middle Years} » A Holy Experience.
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5 Characteristics of an Excellent Team Member | Ron Edmondson
I love team dynamics and organizational structures. I have written many times about what makes a healthy team, my expectations of team members, and elements to build health into your team. I’m not sure I’ve talked specifically about the characteristics I believe make up excellent team members. Read… 5 Characteristics of an Excellent Team Member…
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Three Reasons Why You Must Guard Your Heart
As leaders we must be diligent to guard our hearts. King Solomon said it best: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23). This is necessary for at least three reasons: Read… Three Reasons Why You Must Guard Your Heart.
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Every Follower of Christ Could Be a Pastor
“We are all missionaries… Wherever we go, we either bring people nearer to Christ, or we repel them from Christ.” ~Eric Liddell If you are a follower of Christ, where you are is your mission field. Where you work is your congregation. Christ is our Shepherd and he calls us to shepherd the flock around…
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Our Inability to Trust God
The issue, is not if God can be trusted; the issue is with our ability to trust. Read… Our Inability to Trust God | Christian Daily Devotionals.
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The Land of Unfamiliarity
We naturally gravitate toward what is familiar. Once we find a place to sit, we’ll sit there every time. Once we find a favorite dish, we’ll stop trying new things on the menu. Once we get into a routine, it’s next to impossible to get out of it. As the old adage put it: you…
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5 Differences Between a Talker & a Leader
Thomas Jefferson once said, “Don’t talk about what you have done or what you are going to do.“ He was surrounded by many great men, but experienced a sharp distinction between those who spoke well and those who lead well.His quote brings about a great question: What is the real difference between someone who can…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 