God bless all who are battling those inner demons of depression, loneliness, unworthiness, and hopelessness. Shine Your warm Heavenly Light down upon all of us, Lord, who are looking for our soul mates. Guide us to find peace, happiness, and contentment in our lives and within ourselves. Amen.
Because the resurrection is true, we have life in His name and are called to make disciples of all the nations. In part 8 of Biblical Worldview Matters, Pastor Dan Cox reads from John 2, Matthew 28, and 1 Corinthians 15.
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Because the Bible is reliable, we can speak with confidence to our neighbors and our culture. In part 7 of Biblical Worldview Matters, Pastor Dan Cox reads from 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12-13, and Isaiah 40:6-8.
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“Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I founded empires; but upon what did we rest the creations of our genius? Upon force. Jesus Christ alone founded His empire upon love; and at this hour millions of men would die for him.” –Napoleon Bonaparte
1. I could go either way on ambivalence.
2. Consciousness: that annoying time between naps.
3. There are three kinds of people: those who are good at math, and those that aren’t.
4. Why is “abbreviation” such a long word?
5. Change is inevitable … except from a vending machine.
6. Out of my mind; back in 5 minutes. (I actually put up a sign with this on it on my last day at work – Rick).
7. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
8. As long as there are tests there will be prayer in public schools!
9. The severity of an itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.
10. You can’t have everything; where would you put it?
Hurting people hang with hurting people. We love those who commiserate and avoid those who correct us. Yet correction and direction are what we need. I discovered the importance of healthy counsel in a half-Ironman triathlon. After the 1.2 mile swim and the 56-mile bike ride, I didn’t have much energy left for the 13.1 mile run. Neither did the fellow jogging next to me. I asked him how he was doing and soon regretted it! He said, “This stinks. It’s the dumbest decision I’ve ever made.” He had more complaints than a taxpayer at the IRS. My response to him? “Good-bye.” I knew if I listened too long, I’d start agreeing with him.
Proverbs reminds us to “take good counsel and watch your plans succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22) Be quick to pray, seek healthy counsel, and don’t give up!
From Facing Your Giants
