Tag: maturity

High Standards

“Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” Colossians 3:17 NIV. Passionately protest mediocrity. My thoughts and comments today are about “high standards.” Standards are important to a worthwhile life. Standards provide a benchmark – a standard of excellence against which […]

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Up Close and Personal

“That which . . we have heard . . seen . . touched.” 1 John 1:1 NIV. The spiritual experience of others is no adequate substitute for your own. There are two things I notice about people’s lives today; most lives are busy, therefore isolated to varying degrees. I think […]

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God’s Ways

“When he came to his senses, he said . . ‘I will go to the father.’” Luke 15:17 NIV “Maturity is rightly responding to life’s situations, according to Biblical patterns of behavior.” My thoughts today are about “God’s ways.” Maturity is an understanding of how life works best and willingness […]

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The Blind Side

“God is our strength . . an ever present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1 NIV “Going through trouble well requires the company and support of someone alongside you.” My thoughts today are about, “the blind side.” Don’t be surprised; no one is immune all the time from trouble’s painful reality. […]

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