Tag: courage

Courage and Confidence

“Stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.“ 1 Corinthians 16:13 NIV. Face your fear or your present fear will control your future. My thoughts and comments today are about “courage and confidence.” Years earlier, there had been a difficult and disappointing church situation, and I was […]

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Irreplaceable Influence

“I thank my God every time I remember you.”  Philippians 1:3 NIV. Cultivate friends whose lives and faith encourage who you want to be. My thoughts and comments today are about “irreplaceable influence.” My friend, Don, told me of a conversation many years earlier when I had said to him, […]

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It’s Not About You

“The battle is the Lord’s.” 1 Samuel 17:47 NIV. A battle never bravely joined is a battle never won, and an enemy never defeated. My thoughts and comments today are that “it’s not about you.” No one is exempt from battles. To do right and be right, you will be […]

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Encouragers

“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV Life requires courage and others who encourage that in you. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouragers.” I remember watching our grandsons play basketball, while our granddaughter was among the enthusiastic cheerleaders cheering for the team. Hearing […]

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Who’s on Whose Side?

“There is a greater power with us than with him.” 2 Chronicles 32:7 NIV “A sure strategy for spiritual failure is to isolate yourself from God and others’ company.” My thoughts and comments today ask “who’s on whose side?” Life has times when it is important to know whose side […]

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