Tag: spiritual growth

The Company of Friends

Navigating difficulties requires the support of friends. “The Father of compassion and the God of all comfort Who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV. My thoughts and comments […]

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Be Exemplary

“In everything, set them an example by doing what is good.” Titus 2:7 NIV. Be exemplary; follow Christ fully and consistently. My thoughts and comments today are about, “be exemplary.” Mistakes. Everyone makes them. You can learn from mistakes, yours and others. In fact, you should learn from your mistakes; […]

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Process and Progress

“Be diligent . . so that everyone may see your progress.” 1 Timothy 4:15 NIV All real progress results from a sound process. My thoughts and comments today are about “process and progress.” Sometimes, hurry results in some things – even important things – getting overlooked while other things do […]

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Growing Pains

“When they walk through the valley of weeping – they will continue to grow.” Psalm 84:6-7 NLT. Pain aversion is rarely a formula for successful growth. My thoughts and comments today are about “growing pains.” Life will not be happy all the time; wishing it would be is wasted effort. […]

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A Growing Faith

“Faith comes by hearing . . the Word of God.” Romans 10:17 NKJV Faith is a spiritual seed that holds a miraculous potential. My thoughts and comments today are about “a growing faith.” As oxygen is a basic, physical necessity for your everyday life, faith is absolutely essential for spiritual […]

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