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Tag Archives: Christianity
Pastor Appreciation: 7 Things Not to Do in Church
Do you really appreciate your pastor? Do you value all the hard work, dedication, prayer, and personal sacrifice that comes with being the go-to leader of a congregation filled with diverse, far from perfect, often needy, and sometimes ornery human … Continue reading
How to Overcome Selfishness by Being Unfair to Yourself
I’m the kind of person who tries hard to be fair in the way I treat other people. But other people don’t always give me credit for that. In fact, there have been many times when I thought I was … Continue reading
Is There Really a War on Christmas? Christmas vs XMAS vs The Holidays
Let’s End the Christmas Wars My alma mater, the University of Tennessee, recently got itself into hot water about Christmas. The school’s Office of Cultural Diversity issued a set of guidelines, entitled “Best Practices for Inclusive Holiday Celebrations in the … Continue reading
How I Became a Very Wise Person
I don’t consider myself to be particularly wise. But I do have great wisdom. If that statement seems self-contradictory, it’s really not. You see, I know very well that I don’t have any extraordinary wisdom in myself. But I have … Continue reading
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Letting Christ Call You Out of Your Comfort Zone
If you’re a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, God has no intention of letting you live a comfortable life. That statement may seem surprising, even extreme, but it relates a fundamental truth of the Christian life. To put it another … Continue reading
Only The Strong Survive
Years ago soul singer Jerry Butler had a hit with a tune called, “Only The Strong Survive.” Sometimes there’s a lot of wisdom in the words of a song, and I think that’s the case with this one. If you … Continue reading
Christmas is about “God With Us”
In our worship service this past Sunday, our church sang a little chorus entitled “Emmanuel.” It goes like this: Emmanuel, Emmanuel His name is called Emmanuel God with us, revealed in us His name is called Emmanuel That little song … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Life, Christmas, Faith, Foundations of the Faith
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Having a thankful spirit every day
One of the first lessons I learned as a child was the importance of “please” and “thank you.” My mom was adamant about these courtesies. She understood what I as a child did not: that failure to express humility in … Continue reading
Creation Declares That God Is In Control
This morning, as I read Psalm 19, I was inspired and encouraged. Psalms 19:1-3 (NKJV) The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 … Continue reading
Refusing To Condemn People Even When They Deserve It
If you are a Christian, and committed to your faith, I’m sure you are doing your best to live a godly life. Jesus said that if we love Him we will keep His commandments (John 14:15). But there is a … Continue reading