Month: January 2013

Near to God

Spiritual intimacy requires intention and initiative. “Draw close to God and God will draw close to you.” James 4:8 NLT. Have you noticed that you feel loneliness when isolated from the company of others? You are at your best and happiest when enjoying a comfortable lifestyle that allows plenty of […]

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Spiritual Vigilance

Winning the spiritual conflict around you begins by winning the battle within you. “Be of sober spirit; be on the alert.” 1 Peter 5:8 NAS. Life is not just a walk in the park. You and I are engaged in a cosmic struggle of good and evil. Paul described being […]

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Second Chances

In Christ, God extends grace to all. “Bring [Mark] . . he is profitable to me for the ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:11 KJV I love the Bible’s true-to-life examples. Mark, a cousin of Barnabas, was a young man traveling with Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey. For unexplained reasons, […]

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Surviving Criticism

You cannot control others’ opinions nor their expression of those. “Judge nothing before the appointed time.” 1 Corinthians 4:5 NIV. Criticism stings. It is not fatal, only superficial but painful. And there will always be people who are just critical by practice. But sometimes, those whose opinion you trust and […]

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Truth and Trust

Fear is a common malady of the human condition but God’s love banishes fear. “When I am afraid, I will trust in You.” Psalm 56:3 NIV Fear is a terrible thing, trashing peace of mind, quenching joy, and dashing hopes. Fear is imagining your future – near or far – […]

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