Tag: Socrates

Profit and Loss

 “I consider everything a loss compared to . .  knowing Christ.” Philippians 3:8 NIV. Don’t settle for what is merely acceptable; require of yourself what is admirable. A business owner only knows how well or how poorly they are doing after considering both their profits and losses. It’s pretty simple […]

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The Examined Life

“Test me, O Lord . . examine my heart and my mind.” Psalm 26:2 NIV Refuse the false refuge of an unexamined life. My thoughts and comments today are about an “examined life.” It is presently the time of year when students at all academic levels face final exams and […]

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Final Exams

“Examine yourself to see if your faith is really genuine.” 2 Corinthians 13:5 NLT “A personal, spiritual exam reveals who you are authentically before God.” My thoughts today are about “final exams.” Who goes eagerly to the doctor for their annual medical check-up? What business eagerly awaits the company’s financial […]

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Valuable Life-lessons

“Happy is the man who gains understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 NKJV “Experience is a great teacher, a path to understanding for those who learn its lessons.” My thoughts today are about “valuable life-lessons.” You are not born with knowledge and understanding. You came into the world with a blank slate – […]

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