A challenging task for one’s character is receiving praise. Some will deflect it because they have such low self-esteem and discount what is said. On the other extreme, some let it inflate their pride. Do we chase it? How do we handle it?
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Blocking God’s Light
Reflecting God’s Light Jesus called His followers to be “lights in the world,” Matthew 5:14, but we do not generate light; we reflect it. Jesus is the light of the world who gives light to all men, John 1:1-9. God’s word enlightens… Read More ›
7 Things Christians Tell God When They Avoid Daily Prayer
The Power of Daily Prayer Prayer is a wonderful opportunity for Christians to spend time with God praising Him, thanking Him for all that He has done, and bringing our anxieties, needs, and concerns before His throne. Prayer is not a… Read More ›
The Impossible Repentance of Hebrews 6
“For it is impossible, in the case of those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, and have shared in the Holy Spirit, and have tasted the goodness of the word of God and the powers… Read More ›
Five Principles for a Focused Life
Danger lurks in the soil of your heart. The Parable of the Sower (or Soils) tells of hearts that will not entertain thoughts of God’s word and good hearts that bear great harvests when His word is implanted (Matthew 13)…. Read More ›
Don’t Talk Your Dreams To Death
In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to poverty. Proverbs 14:23 “In all toil (labor) there is profit” Diligent work always leads to some result or profit of benefit to the worker. Most work is neither easy… Read More ›
All My Lame Excuses (and 5 ways to get rid of them)
Excuse. Sounds like a reasonable word. Acceptable. Perhaps even respectable. The word “excuse” describes a plea or request to be released from a promise or obligation or an appeal for forgiveness for failing to meet an agreement. So an excuse is… Read More ›
