Month: January 2013

Overcoming Doubt

God’s Word and character persuade trust and dissuade doubts. “I believe; help me overcome my unbelief.” Mark 9: 24 NIV. A child does not begin life with doubts. They believe; belief is natural to them. Unfortunately, life soon teaches you to doubt, because there seems little about which you can […]

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Invigorating People

Joy is an emotional energy that elevates positive emotions in others. “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11 NKJV. People enjoy being around others whose joy is contagious, people who are invigorating. An invigorating person is optimistic, expecting good things. They enjoy the company of others and reciprocate […]

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Stillness

There is a quality of spiritual life that is found only in solitude and stillness. “Stand still first . . to hear the Word of God.” 1 Samuel 9:27 Amplified Bible. While young Saul unsuccessfully searched for his father’s lost donkeys, God spoke to Samuel of Saul’s coming and of […]

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First Love

When and where love diminishes, relationships suffer. “You have left your first love.” Revelation 2:4 NKJV. Love is not lost easily. Real love is resilient, willing to overlook disappointment, and love is fairly tenacious, holding fast as long as hope lives. But even when love is not easily lost, love […]

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Remembering

Every attempt to turn away from sin is marginal and temporary without a Savior. “Remember the height from which you have fallen.” Revelation 2:5 NIV. Memory is a good thing. Memories hold special times and people in your heart when they are otherwise gone from you. But some people seem […]

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