Tag: opportunity
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The Dispersion
James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.” The history of Judaism over the centuries has been that of being dispersed or scattered among other nations. In the Old Testament we read of Israel’s captivity under the Assyrians, the Greeks and Persians,…
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Procrastination
Hebrews 4:7 “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” It is so easy to put things off. It’s so easy to think to ourselves, “I should do that,” and yet fail to do it for one reason or another. It can be because we have other things to do that are…
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The Shrewd
Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” There are some things that non-Christians are typically much better at than Christians. The reason I know this is that Jesus told us so. In Luke 16:8 He says this: “The sons…
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Precious Moments
Galatians 6:10 “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Yesterday I had a wonderful time fishing for bass on the Juniata River. That river is one of my favorite places in all the world to be and fishing there is one of…
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Marks of Godly Leadership
1 Thessalonians 2:7, 11-12 “We were gentle among you, like a nursing mother taking care of her own children . . . like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God.” Perhaps one of the many reasons that the family is under such attack…
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Possibilities
2 Corinthians 9:8 “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” Have you ever thought along these lines: “If I just had more money, I could do a lot of good for a lot of people?”…
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Choices
Ephesians 1:4-5 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him.” Have you ever thought about how…
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Borders
Numbers 34:1-5 “The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, ‘Command the people of Israel, and say to them, When you enter the land of Canaan (this is the land that shall fall to you for an inheritance, the land of Canaan as defined by its borders), your south side shall be from the wilderness of Zin…
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Powerful words
Psalm 34:2 “My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad.” Do you realize the powerful effect your words can have on other people? Someone who was minding their own business and just going about their day can suddenly become angry, sad, encouraged, or even joyful just because of…
To Encourage You 