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Tag Archives: maturity
Training Disciples; May 11, 2026
Acts 15:32 Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets, said much to encourage and strengthen the believers. This is perfectly in line with Ephesians 4:11-12. “So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, coaching, encouraging, faith, God, Jesus, maturity, practicing truth, prophecy, prophets, Speaking God's words, spiritual growth, strengthening, training
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Spiritual Growth; May 4, 2026
Acts 4:13 When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Discipleship changes you. That should go without saying, but … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, change, christianity, discipleship, faith, God, God's grace, Jesus, Just a Closer Walk, maturity, parenting, patience, spiritual growth, walking with Jesus
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Salvation; September 14, 2025
Luke 1:74-75 “…to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fearin holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” Throughout history mankind has been a bit confused about salvation. We think about being saved … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Charlie Kirk, christianity, difficulties, faith, Jesus, maturity, problems, purpose, salvation, spiritual growth, Walt Kelly
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Learning Obedience; December 17, 2024
Hebrews 5:8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered. The Japanese connects this with the next two verses as one sentence, but this is certainly worthy of meditation all by itself. The Japanese also plays with the … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Christ's example, christianity, faith, God's blessings, God's grace, Jesus, learning, maturity, obedience, spiritual growth, suffering, the incarnation
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Progressive Revelation; November 24, 2024
Luke 1:74-75 “to rescue us from the hand of our enemies, and to enable us to serve him without fear in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” This expresses the purpose of salvation, in the short term, at any rate. Actually, Zechariah … Continue reading
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Tagged Augustine, bible, Bill Gaither, C. S. Lewis, christianity, faith, God, growth, Jesus, knowing God, love, maturity, purpose in life, revelation, serving God, understanding
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Perspective; August 23. 2024
2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. In recent years I think I have quoted this verse more than any other in the whole Bible! It … Continue reading
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Tagged eternal glory, God's timing, maturity, patience, perspective, response to circumstances, success, suicide, trials
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Spiritual Growth; August 13, 2024
Luke 1:80 And the child grew and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until he appeared publicly to Israel. There has been speculation about just what it means that John was “in the wilderness,” but it seems … Continue reading
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Tagged God's patience, John the Baptist, maturity, planning, preparation, spiritual growth, the Essenes, trials
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Peace; June 3, 2024
2 Peter 3:14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. This is the logical response to all the talk about End Times. It … Continue reading
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Tagged change, effort, end times, foundation, maturity, peace, stability
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Examples; January 29, 2024
Hebrews 13:7-8 Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. My impression is that Hebrews … Continue reading
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Tagged examples, faith, heritage, legacy, Leo and Phyllis Kaylor, maturity, saints, spiritual growth
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