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Tag Archives: perfection
Spiritual Growth; August 26, 2026
Philippians 3:16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. This passage, from verse 7 on, is so incredibly rich! I have meditated and preached on it many times over the years. That’s all the more reason … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, confession, excuses, faith, God, Jesus, judging, perfection, repentance, spiritual growth, standards, the devil's lies
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Holiness; August 14, 2026
Romans 1:7 To all in Rome who are loved by God and called to be his holy people:Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. How many people have thought about being called to … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, calling, christianity, commitment, faith, fun, goals, God, holiness, Jesus, perfection, pleasure, purity, sin, thrills, trouble
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Obedience; April 25, 2026
John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you … Continue reading
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Tagged amazing grace, baptism, bible, blessing, christianity, commitment, faith, God, God's grace, Jesus, joy, love, loving God, obedience, perfection
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Witnesses; April 9, 2026
Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse has been ingrained in my memory … Continue reading
More Training; January 10, 2026
Deuteronomy 8:5 Know then in your heart that as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord your God disciplines you. I was torn in reading this, whether to write on verse 3, that Jesus quoted to the devil when He was … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, depending on God, discipline, faith, God, gratitude, Jesus, mistakes, obedience, perfection, spiritual growth, successful living, training, trouble
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Forgiveness; February 22, 2025
Romans 7:18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. This is a difficult reality, even … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, focus, forgiveness, God, hedonism, Jesus, life in Christ, perfection, repentance, sin, spiritual growth, the Gospel
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God’s Standards; February 4, 2025
Matthew 5:27-28 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” This whole section is discarded by … Continue reading
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Tagged adultery, bible, christianity, faith, God, holiness, Jesus, Jesus' teaching, loving enemies, perfection, practical faith, self justification, sin, standards
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Perfection; January 8, 2025
John 12:43 For they loved human praise more than praise from God. What a sad but common commentary! So much of the time we live our lives for our human audience, performing in ways that we think will get us applause, … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, faith, focus, goals, God, grace, Jesus, opinions, perfection, perfectionism, perspective, praise, prayer, reward, social media
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Legalism; November 27, 2024
Luke 11:42 “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give God a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without leaving the former … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, common sense, faith, focus, God, Jesus, justice, law, legalism, love, perfection, pleasing God, priorities, tithing
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