#storychanging
Monday— For I pass on to you what I received from the Lord himself. 1 Corinthians 11:23 –“I worked 90 hours a week all my life so I could leave a good inheritance for my kids and grandkids,” said Carl. “You mean the kids who don’t speak to you and the grandkids who…
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Monday— Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Romans 12:10 “I can’t wait for Lucy’s reception tonight!” Brock said. “She’s worked so hard to get where she is. I’m already planning my toast to honor her.” Kel lifted a brow. “But weren’t you up for that job too?” he…
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Monday— Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. 1 Timothy 1:17 Is it possible for human beings to bestow honor on the Lord God Almighty? Isn’t honor something God already possesses? Think of it this way: An orphanage honors its founder because his sacrifice…
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Monday— When a sinful woman…learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume (v 37). She couldn’t get it out of her head. Everyone was talking about it. Not to her, of course. No decent person spoke to the likes of her in daylight. But she’d heard that the Teacher, the…
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Monday— Pay to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due… honor to whom honor. Romans 13:7 Why do we whisper at funerals? Why do we lower our voices at Arlington Cemetery? Why is it customary to bow or curtsey before the Queen of England? Those are all ways we show honor to…
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Monday— We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach… Romans 12:6-8 *She quieted a group of hungry preschoolers and didn’t even break a sweat. *He never…
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Monday— Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 *“I heard Margo’s drinking again,” Shelli said. “What happened?” Meg sighed. “Started going to Happy Hour with coworkers.” *“He was a good boy,” sobbed a bereaved mother. “He just got in with the wrong crowd. Now he’s gone forever.” *“I wanna give…
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Monday— And whoever does not carry their cross and follow me cannot be my disciple. Luke 14:27 STOP ASKING JESUS INTO YOUR HEART! You won’t see that sentence in most Christian books because we assume “asking Jesus into your heart” is biblical. It’s really not. Neither is “the sinner’s prayer” we hear about. Each of…
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Monday—Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven (v 1) “Why do you tip so much when we go out to eat?” Evan asked. Geoff smiled. “Before I was a doctor, I was a waiter.” “You let that kid get away with…
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Monday— Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom (v 16). “I’m gonna give him a piece of my mind!” “That guy needs to be set straight and I’m the one to do it!” “If you think like that, you’ve got another think coming!”…
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