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Category Archives: Attitude
Humility
When boxer Muhammad Ali was in his prime, he was quite full of himself and loved to brag about his greatness. Some of this was done in a calculated way for show in order to promote his fights. Much of … Continue reading
An Important Context
We Christians are very familiar with Philippians 4:13, where the apostle Paul says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” But how many of us correctly understand the context for this classic verse? Trust me, the context … Continue reading
Posted in Addiction, Adversity, Alcohol, Attitude, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Disappointment, Divorce, Drugs, Encouragement, Fear, Gambling, Inner Peace, Joy, Needs, Persecution, Perseverance, Problems, Salvation, Spiritual Warfare, Suffering, Temptation, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged drawing strength from Christ, how Christ strengthens us, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, Paul writing from prison, Philippians 4:13, the context for Philippians 4:13, the indwelling Holy Spirit
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Turning the Other Cheek
“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Character, Choices, Discipleship, Doing Good, Extending Forgiveness, Influence, Persecution, Personal, Revenge, Sports, The Sermon On The Mount, Youth
Tagged an eye for an eye, football coaches getting revenge, high school football, Matthew 5:38-39, Matthew 5:43-44, turn the other cheek, what Jesus taught about getting revenge
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Preaching in a Prison
On a few occasions in my ministry, I’ve had the privilege of preaching the chapel service at Mountain View Correctional Institution, a prison in our area. I use the word “privilege” because that’s exactly what it always was. What follows … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Church, Extending Forgiveness, Forgiveness, Giving, God's Work, Ministry, Music, Personal, Preaching, Salvation, Stewardship, Tithing, Worship
Tagged a prison chapel service, forgiving others, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:12, Mountain View Correctional Institution, preaching in a prison, preaching to inmates
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Romans 8:28 & Roan Mountain
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28, NKJV) I grew up in the small town of Bakersville, North Carolina. I would … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Brokenness, Comfort, Complaining, Creation, Depression, Disappointment, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Sovereignty, God's Work, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Restoration, Suffering, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged Bakersville North Carolina, can God bring good out of bad?, Cloudland Hotel, God works all things out for the good, Matthew 6:28-30, rhododendrons on Roan Mountain, Roan Mountain, Romans 8:28
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Look for the Best
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:8, N.L.T.) A … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Balance, Complaining, Criticism, Depression, Disappointment, God's Love, God's Provision, Human Life, Leadership, Loneliness, Praise, Problems, Sickness, Suffering, Trials, Worry
Tagged focusing on the negative, focusing on the positive, go through life looking for the best, Philippians 4:8, things that are worthy of praise
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The Poor in Spirit
“The Beatitudes” series: (post #1) And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Belief, Brokenness, Depravity, God's Holiness, Humility, Needs, Pride, Salvation, Series: "The Beatitudes", The Sermon On The Mount, Trusting In God
Tagged a spiritual beggar, blessed are the poor, blessed are the poor in spirit, how to approach God, Humility, spiritual poverty, What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
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Always Do Your Best
One day, many years ago when New York department stores were high-end stores, a group of lowly paid clerks were standing around talking about baseball. It was raining that day, which meant that business was slow. Then a woman, wet … Continue reading
The Ups & Downs of Life
For five springs, I served as an assistant coach on our middle school’s 7th-8th grade baseball teams. It was my oldest son, Ryan, who first got me involved with the gig. When he was a 6th grader, he volunteered to … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Balance, Complaining, Contentment, Desires, Disappointment, Gambling, God's Provision, God's Sovereignty, Humility, Personal, Thankfulness, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged coaching middle school baseball, I have learned to be content, Life is like a box of chocolates, Philippians 4:11-12, Philippians 4:13, the ups and downs of baseball, the ups and downs of life
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Just Do Your Best TODAY
I’d like to use this post to offer some good thoughts from a couple of well-known Independent Baptist preachers who have gone on to be with the Lord. The first one comes from Tom Malone. After quoting Deuteronomy 33:25, which … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Aging, Attitude, Commitment, Contentment, Depression, Desires, Doing Good, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Perseverance, Personal, Problems, Service, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged as thy days so shall thy strength be, Curtis Hutson, don't borrow from tomorrow's trouble, living one day at a time, Tom Malone
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The Disciple's Road 