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When Your Strength Doesn’t Matter

The Philistines sought to find Samson’s strength, but their victory was assured when they exploited his weakness (Judges 16).

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Yes, You Must Be Perfect. Kinda'.

The Apostle Paul penned a number of scriptures that encourage us in pursuit of perfection (Ephesians 4:13; Colossians 1:28; Colossians 4:12).  James had some things to say (James 1:4; James 3:2). Jesus talked about perfection, too.

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Religion, the Killer

Old Testament law was given to instruct us in the need for redemption and to begin our journey back to partnership with God.  Blood became necessary.  A precious and perfect sacrifice was necessary.  It was a glorious demonstration of God's grace and His desire to redeem His creation.

But the religious leaders made it a business.  THEY were the important ones.  THEY were the holy ones.  "If you want to be close to God," they seemed to say, "you must do it through us."

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Crossing Over

"On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, 'Let us cross over to the other side.' Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him."
Mark 4: 35-36

This is a familiar account that shows the magnificent freeing power of Jesus.  It can be read in full at Mark 4:35 - 5:20.

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Lies About You

Defending one's self has become somewhat of a right.


Much of the time our words are used to create, correct, or restore our own public image.  It can be difficult to resist the temptation to defend ourselves, to explain ourselves, or to return a barb.

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Demosthenes Put Rocks in His Mouth. Should You?

What does it mean to discipline one’s self?

It is an interesting relationship.
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Why You Need an Ox

Around my house we like to say, “you gotta’ break a few eggs to make an omelette”.

Solomon says it much better in Proverbs 14, verse 4…

“Where no oxen are, the trough is clean;
But much increase comes by the strength of an ox.”

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4 Lethal Enemies to Effective Decision-making

Whether you are contemplating an extreme course adjustment that effects the rest of your life, or you are just thinking about what to do today, you are involved in the process of decision-making. (click here to read more)

God in the Flesh

“Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore you on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God.” (2 Corinthians 5:20)

Can you hear the intensity of Paul’s voice here?  Strong words like “pleading” and “imploring” reflect the passionate appeal of God for us to join Him in reconciling the world. (click here to read more)