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Tag Archives: distractions
Blessings; October 2, 2019
Psalm 144:15 Blessed are the people of whom this is true; blessed are the people whose God is the Lord. In verses 12-14 David describes abundant material blessings, so it is clear that is what he is talking about here. … Continue reading
Repentance; July 6, 2019
Deuteronomy 30:6 The Lord your God will circumcise your hearts and the hearts of your descendants, so that you may love him with all your heart and with all your soul, and live. This chapter as a whole is talking … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance of salvation, circumcision, distractions, faith, God's rules, ignoring God, My Way, pride, regret, repentance, turning to God
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Loving God; June 29, 2019
Deuteronomy 6:4-5 Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. This is the Shema, called that from the … Continue reading
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Tagged distractions, hypocrisy, idolatry, legalism, love, monotheism, priorities, Shema
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Idols; June 19, 2019
1 John 5:21 Dear children, keep yourselves from idols. I’m sure I’ve never written on this verse, but I was drawn to it by the very fact that it’s not underlined in my Bible! Why would this be the final … Continue reading
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Tagged computer games, distractions, focus, hearing God, idols, lordship, money, physical pleasure, sex, smartphones, worship
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Focus; May 16, 2019
Philippians 3:18-19 For, as I have often told you before and now tell you again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is … Continue reading
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Tagged appetites, desire, distractions, focus, lifestyle, lust, mindset, priorities, stewardship, temptation, the kingdom of God
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Letting God be God; April 17, 2019
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. After a full chapter … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, discouragement, distractions, faith, focus, rest relax rejoice, resurrection, rewards, spiritual warfare, trusting God, work
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Fellowship with God; April 6, 2019
1 Corinthians 1:9 God, who has called you into fellowship with his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, is faithful. For once I really like the NIV turn of phrase. It’s not a difference in translation, but the sentence structure puts … Continue reading
