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Tag Archives: abilities
Seeking God; February 16, 2021
Jeremiah 29:13-14 “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord Some people seem to seek God halfheartedly, and that really doesn’t cut it. God … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, blessings, commitment to God, depending on God, distractions, gifts, goals, intimacy with God, knowing God, priorities, seeking God, trials
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Stewardship of Abilities; September 21, 2020
Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. God gives gifts and abilities, and all power ultimately comes from Him, but … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, distractions, gifting, God's grace, occupation, rewards, serving God, stewardship of abilities, talents
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Conceit; February 5, 2020
Romans 11:33 Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! I have always loved this doxology, both the parts set to music and the whole … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, conceit, faithfulness, God's gifts, gratitude, humility, perspective, pride, self-centeredness, stewardship
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Boundaries; September 16, 2019
Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. This verse expresses a truth that many people have trouble grasping, because the devil and our flesh regularly say the opposite: God’s rules aren’t restrictive, … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, boundaries, faith, freedom, God's commands, growth, limits, overcoming, parenting, restrictions, rules
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Dependence on God; July 24, 2019
Psalms 18:1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. David was at his best when he recognized his dependence on God. Actually, that can be said of anyone! We human beings have the odd conceit that we can get by … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, astrophysics, conceit, cosmic glue, diligence, God's grace, loving God, needing God, stewardship of abilities
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Differences; April 27, 2019
Galatians 3:28-29 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. I quote … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, differences, disabilities, discrimination, equality, gender, human value, marriage, rank, unity, unity vs. uniformity
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Gifting; December 21, 2018
1 Peter 4:10-11 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, gifting, gifts, Japanese culture, payment, rewards, spiritual gifts, stewardship
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February 24, 2017
Exodus 4:2 Then the Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. God’s provision is abundant, but all too often we fail to recognize it. It had probably never occurred to Moses that God … Continue reading
January 31, 2016
Zephaniah 3:11-12 “I will remove from this city those who rejoice in their pride. Never again will you be haughty on my holy hill. But I will leave within you the meek and humble, who trust in the name of … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, accomplishments, faith, humility, pride, serving God, stewardship of abilities
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April 16, 2015
Psalm 57:2-3 I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me. He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; God sends his love and his faithfulness. David was very … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, accomplishments, depending on God, type A personality, values, wealth
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