Monthly Archives: September 2007

To Blog or not To Blog

I have many things to write you, but I don’t want to write to you with pen and ink. (3 John 1:13) To Blog or not to Blog – to write every day a thought or opinion seems to be … Continue reading

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When You Want to Quit, Part 5

Realize the Relative Smallness of your Suffering “In struggling against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood” Hebrews 12:4 When the pain seems intolerable we feel we can’t continue. Yet even on our worst … Continue reading

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Waiting Patiently

Elisabeth Elliot wrote: “He makes us wait.  He keeps us in the dark on purpose.  He makes us walk when we want to run, sit still when we want to walk, for He has things to do in our souls … Continue reading

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When You Want to Quit, Part 4

Remain Focused on Jesus “Keeping our eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:2 “Consider Him” Hebrews 12:3 When we focus on Jesus it both promotes faith (v2) and prevents discouragement (v3) Four aspects of Jesus to analyze: His Endurance, v 2 & … Continue reading

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Excited About Prayer?

EM Bounds wrote: “No amount of money, genius, or culture can move things for God. Holiness energizing the soul, the whole man aflame with love, with desire for more faith, more prayer, more zeal, more consecration — this is the … Continue reading

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Today I Turn 50

“Every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” (James 1:17). Today I am thankful and amazed for the life God has given me. I realize that every good thing I have enjoyed has come from … Continue reading

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Abraham Was Called God’s Friend; Are You?

Have you ever wondered about those one-sided friendships? It seems that you are the one who walks the second mile. Do you tire in that process and want to give up? Recently, I was praying about my friendships and the … Continue reading

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When You Want to Quit, Part 3

 Run Your Race (Not Someone Else’s) “Run with endurance the race that lies before us” Hebrews 12:1 We never win at the comparison game. Yes, some people have it easier than we do. But others have it a lot worse. … Continue reading

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The Essential Connection

The essential connection with God through prayer is twofold: 1] We will recognize His sacrifice and, 2] We will see His victorious life as our example As we pray confidently, and abide in the efficacy of Christ we will understand … Continue reading

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When You Want to Quit, Part 2

Remove All Distractions  “Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily ensnares us” Hebrews 12:1 Impurities and diversions prevent focus. Like the long-distance runner, we must strip off everything that slows us down. Jesus warned that … Continue reading

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