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Tag Archives: expectations
Hope; December 12, 2025
Jeremiah 31:13 Then young women will dance and be glad, young men and old as well.I will turn their mourning into gladness; I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow. I learned this verse, set to music, over 50 years ago, and it … Continue reading
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Hope; October 10, 2025
Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. It has been demonstrated countless times that hope … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, euthanasia, expectations, faith, focus, goals, God, hope, Jesus, lifespan, motivation, optimism, temptation, trusting God
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God’s Plans and Ours; July 26, 2025
Proverbs 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. This of course brings to mind James saying much the same thing, with the very wise instruction, “You ought to say, ‘If it is the … Continue reading
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Pride vs. Wisdom; July 21, 2025
Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Pride is a funny thing. It creates false expectations in the one who has it, like inflating a balloon, and when that balloon is popped, it seems disastrous. … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, aging, bible, Dennis Prager, expectations, faith, foolishness, God, God's grace, humility, Jesus, mistakes, pride, wisdom
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Judging; March 2, 2025
1 Corinthians 11:32 Nevertheless, when we are judged in this way by the Lord, we are being disciplined so that we will not be finally condemned with the world. Judging and being judged is a touchy subject! Jesus’ words on the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, correction, expectations, faith, Final Judgment, God, growth, improvement, Jesus, judging, judgmentalism, parenting, perfectionism, standards
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Entitlement; May 6, 2024
Luke 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” It’s been many years since I was first struck by this verse. It … Continue reading
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Tagged being realistic, entitlement, expectations, gratitude, joy, luxury, peace, taking things for granted
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Discipline; January 28, 2024
Hebrews 12:11 No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. This whole section is very familiar and deeply loved, so … Continue reading
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Tagged addiction, Bill Whittle, boundaries, church discipline, discipline, expectations, parenting, peace, rewards, righteousness, self-discipline
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Aliens and Strangers; January 26, 2024
Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on … Continue reading
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Tagged acceptance, Andrew Klaven, belonging, expectations, faith, fruit, God's grace, happiness, peace, the devil's lies, trouble, trusting God
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Fresh Faith; December 2, 2023
Galatians 3:2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? It is interesting that there are essentially no new heresies; all the lies … Continue reading
Consequences of Unbelief; July 19, 2023
Luke 1:20 “And now you will be silent and not able to speak until the day this happens, because you did not believe my words, which will come true at their proper time.” The power of habit and expectation is … Continue reading
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