Category Archives: Behavior

God’s Chastisement Is Only For Those Living Unrighteously

The purpose of God’s chastisement is correction and restoration. When any of His people have gotten off track, and are living in habitual sin, they should expect God to act – His chastisement will be forthcoming! On the other hand, … Continue reading

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God’s Loving Chastisement

Somebody has said, “God loves us just the way we are – but He loves us too much to let us stay that way.” True! So, when we get off track, caught in some area of sin that we just … Continue reading

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Don’t Try To Figure Out Life!

I like to figure things out. That’s why I became an engineer. For years figuring out how to design machines to work the way I wanted them to was how I made my living. But one thing I know I’ll … Continue reading

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Christ’s Authority Is Real!

I’m sure all of us who claim Jesus as Savior and Lord acknowledge His divine authority. We acknowledge it; but how often do we base our actions on the fact that His authority is real, active, and applicable in our … Continue reading

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We Don’t Have To Fight Every Battle

Sometimes, especially in the environment we face today, Christians think they must be on guard to defend every right and every principle against encroachment by our secular society. But in this, as in all things, we need to apply godly … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 26-38

Bible students have often been puzzled by an apparent inconsistency in the events leading up to the birth of Christ. An angel of the Lord appeared and spoke a word from God to two parents-to-be. Both had similar responses, but … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 21-25

Zacharias had just had what was literally the event of a lifetime happen to him. As he was performing his priestly duties, an angel of the Lord appeared to him to let him know that God was going to give … Continue reading

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Working Through Luke and Acts – Luke 1, verses 13-17

God had sent an angel to Zacharias to let him know that the prayers for a child he and his wife, Elizabeth, had prayed for many years were about to be answered. But this angelic mission was about much more … Continue reading

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Leadership Keys To Preventing and Healing Hurt Feelings – part 3

Key #3 – KNOW YOUR PEOPLE In this post I want to share a secret that can vastly improve your effectiveness as a leader in the church. Once grasped and applied, this one secret will have an almost magical ability … Continue reading

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Leadership Keys To Preventing and Healing Hurt Feelings – part 2

Key #2 – KNOW YOUR GOAL If you are the leader of a ministry in the church, you may feel that you already have a pretty good handle on what your goals for that ministry should be. You want your … Continue reading

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