Category Archives: Attitude

Ministering to Lost People

Posted on July 8, 2019 by

And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. (Matthew 5:41, N.K.J.V.) In its specific scriptural context, this verse has nothing to do with putting in the extra hours required to become a success in the business … Continue reading →

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When God Doesn’t Seem to Care

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph … Continue reading →

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“Why Sit Here Until We Die?”

Posted on April 22, 2019 by

“Why sit here until we die?” That question is at the heart of one of the Bible’s most incredible stories, 2 Kings 7:1-20, and it’s a question that still has relevance in a multitude of situations today. Let’s talk about … Continue reading →

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Strange Looking Bread & Fish

Posted on April 15, 2019 by

“Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for fish, will he give him a serpent? If you then, being evil, know how to give … Continue reading →

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Something To Believe In

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

A pastor’s family got home from church following a Sunday morning service and started preparing for lunch. After everyone had changed out of their Sunday best clothes, the mother began heating up some leftovers from the previous night. When the … Continue reading →

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Getting Right About Being Wrong

Posted on February 18, 2019 by

He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. (Proverbs 28:13, N.K.J.V.) A businessman stopped at a restaurant and ordered a cup of coffee. The waitress didn’t even try to disguise her … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Attitude, Backsliding, Change, Confession, Conscience, Conviction, Disobedience, Forgiveness, God's Mercy, Lying, Making Restitution, Obedience, Rebellion, Restoration, Sin | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Make Your Bed

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

Naval Admiral William McRaven served as the ninth commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command from August 8, 2011, to August 28, 2014. On May 17, 2014, he gave the commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin. His … Continue reading →

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