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Tag Archives: distractions
Rewards; January 9, 2021
2 John 1:8 Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that you may be rewarded fully. I don’t think this is talking about losing salvation, but it is certainly talking about losing various rewards … Continue reading
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Tagged distractions, faithfulness, fellowship with Christ, focus, goals, heaven, obedience to God, patience, perseverance, rewards
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Amazing Grace; November 13, 2020
1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them–yet not I, but the grace of God that was … Continue reading
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Tagged being used by God, Christmas, distractions, God's schedule, grace, procrastination, repentance, taking credit
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Joy!; November 1, 2020
Romans 5:1-4 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's return, distractions, faith, focus, joy, martyrs, peace, salvation, sin, suffering, unshackled
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Attitude; September 27, 2020
Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name. This prayer of David is one of the most fundamental in the whole Bible. … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, commitment, discipline, distractions, divided hearts, obedience to God, prayer, repentance, the fear of the Lord
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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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Maturity; August 12, 2020
Luke 8:14 The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature. Matthew’s record of this parable (Matthew … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, distractions, focus, maturity, pleasure, priorities, purpose in life, rest relax rejoice, riches, spiritual growth, temptation, worry
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Focus; August 9, 2020
Luke 4:44 And he kept on preaching in the synagogues of Judea. Jesus healed and delivered many, which gained Him popularity, but He never stopped proclaiming the Gospel. We get caught up in all sorts of things, but we must … Continue reading
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Tagged distractions, evangelism, examples, focus, preaching, purpose, salvation, talking, the Gospel
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Bartimaeus; August 7, 2020
Mark 10:51-52 “What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked him. The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.” “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along … Continue reading
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Tagged commitment, distractions, examples, following Jesus, healing, obedience to God, priorities
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Priorities; May 18, 2020
Revelation 12:11 They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. These readings were chosen on the basis of the … Continue reading
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Tagged distractions, humility, martyrdom, obedience to God, priorities, testimony, translation, victory
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Gratitude; May 14, 2020
Revelation 2:4-5 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to … Continue reading
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Tagged blessings, distractions, entitlement, focus, gratitude, lies, love, luxury, motivation, temptation, thanks
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