Tag: spiritual 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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A Work in Progress

“Like clay is in the hand of the potter, so are you in My hand.” Jeremiah 18:6 NIV. Remain in God’s hands until His work is complete and His plan evident. My thoughts and comments today are about “a work in progress.” People are so impatient; we expect everything to […]

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Achieving Your Potential

“Stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.” Colossians 4:12 NIV. Spiritual disciplines determine spiritual potential. My thoughts and comments today are about “achieving your potential.” Your innate desire to be more than you have been is from God. You have a God-given potential to become […]

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God of All Comfort

“God who comforts the downcast, comforted us.” 2 Corinthians 7:6 NIV. Friends know you well enough to recognize your need for cheer and company. My thoughts and comments today are about our “God of all comfort.” A lot of things, and even some people, will make life less comfortable – […]

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Intentionality

“I live in eager expectation . . that my life will honor Christ.” Philippians 1:20 NLT. Good intentions alone do not rise to the level of intentionality. My thoughts and comments today are about “intentionality.” As a young teen, I “worked” a few summers in my grandfather’s Truck Stop in […]

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