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Wisdom 11.11
“A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.” – Proverbs 11:11 HCSB Never underestimate the power of your presence. There’s a sphere of influence that goes … Continue reading
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Sufficiency
What does sufficiency mean for the disciple? The word “sufficient” means “needed amount”, or “wanted amount”; and life has lots of needs and wants. For example, food and water are needed to live, and of course, humans are designed to … Continue reading
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Fragrance
What are some pleasing smells? Cookies baking? Steaks grilling? Fresh coffee brewing? All three are enjoyable, and then there’s a personal level of fragrance too; for example, your wife’s perfume or husband’s aftershave. In life, there are emotions, memories, and mental … Continue reading
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Conscience
A clear conscience is priceless. It makes for better sleep and recall of previous statements a lot easier (no need to construct new lies to cover old ones). Unfortunately, false accusations, innuendo and unforeseen challenges can bring doubt. Paul was … Continue reading
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Order
God is a God “of order”. In many ways, we can observe creation and see that God made the universe in a manner that’s understandable (laws of physics, etc.). Of course, there are many things we’ve yet to understand, but … Continue reading
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Wisdom 11.1
“Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord, but an accurate weight is His delight.” – Proverbs 11:1 HCSB Decisions made while no one is looking is a true measure of someone’s integrity; and a life of honesty is the same … Continue reading
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Composite
In the ancient world, Hittite craftsmen made bows by layering materials that were held together by a simple, but surprisingly strong glue. The “composite” design enabled arrows to travel faster and made the bow more durable. Modern technology has made many improvements, but the composite principle … Continue reading
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Whatever
Details can be important. For example, one wrong calculation can cause a spaceship to miss its target by thousands of miles, and a decimal point can change a deal from good to bad. As a former Pharisee, Paul was a man … Continue reading
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Slipping
Banana peels are messy when stepped on. Thankfully it’s not common to see one on the sidewalks, but there’s a lot of spiritual “banana peels” on a disciple’s path every day. And the danger is, getting too comfortable with their presence … Continue reading
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Temple
Often, the body as God’s temple is referenced for promoting better diet and exercise. And of course, we should be good stewards of our bodies. It’s a no-brainer that indulgence, sloth, drugs, tobacco and alcohol are problematic; however, the verse … Continue reading
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Wisdom 10.28
“The hope of the righteous will be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.” – Proverbs 10:28 NKJV Serenity is woven with the thread of hope, and a believer has reason to expect better things in the future. … Continue reading
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Profitability
A profitability study can reveal surprising things about a specific market, product, or business. It can show that a “cash-cow division” or “promising market” may have changed to something less valuable. At the same time, it may confirm the validity … Continue reading
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Accounting
“Judge nothing before the time” (1 Cor. 4:5) can be a difficult principle for thinking, experienced disciples to follow-through on; especially regarding other believers. At the beginning of chapter 4, the principal is clearly laid out that a steward is to … Continue reading
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Foundations
The differences between natural and spiritual aren’t always easily discerned. And quite often, it takes time to prove which is which. In 1 Corinthians chapter 3, the true foundation of a redeemed life is described. It’s specifically built on Christ … Continue reading
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Revealed
Logic can be dangerous concerning spiritual things. Not because reason must be set aside for faith, but because rationale and reason are according to “something” or “someone”. In the case of spiritual matters, reason according to God is the only … Continue reading
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Fellowship
The common bond between Christians of course is Christ. Yes, it’s an obvious truth, but often ignored in times of disagreement. In the early church, leadership challenges quickly emerged and the apostles were put to the test. Members of the fellowship … Continue reading
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Enriched
Ever seen phrases like “Enriched with…” or “Fortified with…” on food products? For example, vitamins, minerals or fiber are included to provide something not naturally occurring. In a similar way, Christ has provided many things not naturally occurring in us … Continue reading
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Grudges
Ever struggled with letting go of a grudge? If there’s anyone in the Old Testament who could have justified a grudge, it would have been Joseph. As Jacob’s favorite son, his jealous brothers sold him to slave-traders, which led to a life … Continue reading
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Wisdom 6.16
“The Lord hates six things; in fact, seven are detestable to Him: arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil, a lying witness who gives false … Continue reading
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Hopeful
The world can be a tragically hopeless place. Daily news events and the actions of people can leave a person feeling discouraged about life and the future. As believers, we hear the word hope a lot, but on occasion it … Continue reading
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