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Tag Archives: excuses
The Grace of God; December 14, 2021
Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the Lord. Here we have the reason for this Psalm to be written: to make people think, and grasp the character of the Lord. … Continue reading
Diversity; October 11, 2021
1 Corinthians 7:7 I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that. I read the English first and chose this verse, but then I … Continue reading
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Tagged differences, diversity, excuses, gifting, marriage, ranking people, sex, spiritual gifts, the devil's lies, unity
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The Humanity of Jesus; September 6, 2021
Luke 22:43-44 An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. We sometimes forget Jesus’ humanity. He was fully … Continue reading
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Tagged deity, excuses, God's love, help, humanity, Jesus Christ, loving God, power, stress, the Holy Spirit, the incarnation
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Human Weakness; August 12, 2021
Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Every time I read this passage I remember an experiment that was done in the early days of … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, excuses, faithfulness, follow through, God's grace, good intentions, obedience to God, repentance, temptation, translation, weakness
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Dieting; July 1, 2021
Psalm 141:3-4 Set a guard over my mouth, O Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, COVID-19, dieting, eating, excuses, food, health, obesity, stewardship of our bodies, temptation, weight
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Believing Prayer; May 27, 2021
1 Chronicles 5:20 He answered their prayers, because they trusted in him. Too often, people pray as a last option. We tend to pray when nothing else works out! When I started reading this morning I wondered why I had … Continue reading
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Tagged depending on God, excuses, faith, God's grace, humility, prayer, serving God, submitting to god, trusting God
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Struggling with God; April 21, 2021
Genesis 32:28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” When you look at Jewish history, Israel is an enormously appropriate name. As … Continue reading
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Tagged depending on God, excuses, God's grace, God's patience, Israel, Jews, struggle, struggling with God, walking with god
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Harvest Workers; February 27, 2021
Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” This could hardly be a more familiar passage. … Continue reading
Slavery; December 6, 2020
Colossians 3:23-24 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are … Continue reading
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Tagged absolute obedience, accountability, blame, blame shifting, excuses, focus, grumbling, sin, slavery, slaves
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