#storychanging
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 Monday— Think on what is true. It was past midnight when the young adult lifegroup wound to a close. “Man,” Trey mumbled as he folded up…
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Monday— Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Proverbs 4:23 “There’s been a rash of burglaries in the neighborhood lately,” Tom told his wife, “so make sure the windows are closed and locked before we go to bed. I bought that expensive new security system. Hope it pays…
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Monday— Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith… Hebrews 12:2 “I swore I would never be like my father and now…here I am!” Many dejected clients have sat in a counselor’s office and poured out their frustrations. They grew up with an angry, cold, or abusive father and…
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Monday— “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray…” Second Chronicles 7:14 has become a familiar and comforting verse we share with each other when the world goes crazy. But often we recite only part of it and without considering its context. That’s a mistake. These are the words…
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Monday— Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for… those that exist are instituted by God. Romans 13:1 Wow! What a verse! But before we start waving our MAGA hats or flaunting our Biden/Harris buttons, let’s take a slow, calming breath and peek into the other camp. That’s right. The guy in the suit jacket…
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Monday— But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 3:20 “I can’t believe that new tax law, and those parking restrictions at the courthouse are ridiculous!” Theo roared as he stormed into the room. He kicked a chair and slammed his newspaper on the…
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Monday— Now accept the one who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of passing judgment on his opinions (v.1) “That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard!” roared George, pointing at Connor. He turned to shout toward a group of guys. “Hey, get a load of this guy! He thinks we should have…
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Monday— “Love the Lord your God with all your heart… all your soul…all your strength…all your mind…” Luke 10:27 We LOVE a favorite restaurant. We LOVE a song, our dog, and our neighbor’s new car. But in the words of that great philosopher, Inigo Montoya, “You keep using that word. I do not think it…
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Monday— The LORD said to Moses, “Send…men to spy out the land of Canaan, which I am giving to Israel.” Numbers 13:2 “But I’m not a spy, I’m a farmer,” thought Igal. “I’m not a spy, I’m a metal worker,” thought Hoshea. “I’m not a spy, I’m a shepherd,” thought Palti. And they were right.…
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Monday— The angel said, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a memorial offering before God.” Acts 10:4 “I don’t think I pray very good,” Stan mumbled. His life group leader gave him a curious smile. “Really, Stan?” he said. “Don’t you talk to God?” Stan lifted his head. “Well, yeah!…
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