Tag: Romans 12:10

Putting Others First

“Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” 1 Corinthians 10:24 NIV. The simple secret to joy is Jesus first, others second, and then yourself. My thoughts and comments today are about “putting others first.” Life in God’s Kingdom means accepting a vastly different value system. The […]

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Successfully Serving

“I depend on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.” Colossians 1:29 NLT. Serving is simply letting God touch a person’s life through your hands and heart. My thoughts and comments today are about “serving successfully.” Serving is no easy task. That may help explain why so few people ever […]

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Spending and Investing

“I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls.” 2 Corinthians 12:15 NKJV Prize life only as invested meaningfully in service to God and others. My thoughts and comments today are about “spending and investing.” There are a few people who would not give a moment of their […]

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Quarrels

“It is to a man’s honor to avoid strife.” Proverbs 20:3 NIV “A person who always has to be right will live a lonely and unhappy life.” My thoughts and comments today are about “quarrels.” Did you ever watch a couple of preschoolers quarrel? Not a very pretty sight. They […]

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Living Sacrificially

“The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” John 10:11 NIV “The limits of your sacrifice evidence the reality and extent of your love.” My thoughts today are about “living sacrificially.” Sacrifice is often avoided whenever possible, until there remains no other option. Most of us are sacrifice-adverse. […]

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