Category: Advice
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Just as He says it will be
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want to speak about those times when you find yourself totally in the dark, without a clue about what is coming next. This will be the case when trouble comes and you have no answer for it. However, it can also be true when opportunity…
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The Gift of Distribution
I’m Dr. Bob, and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want to speak of a biblical principle that never grows obsolete or loses its power. It’s called the principle of distribution. This principle says the ability to give is given by God, and contains within it the promise to return to the giver so much…
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Inside Out
I’m Dr. Bob, and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want set the record straight. God never designed us to be shallow, superficial Christians. His plan was never to have lukewarm people in lukewarm churches. When we were born again, He changed us on the inside, so we could shine on the outside. In other…
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God Can Steer a Moving Boat
I’m Dr. Bob, and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want you to think about how a boat has to be moving when it goes through a narrow channel. If it stops, it will be swept aside and hit the rocks. As long as it is moving forward, it stays under control. Then, it can…
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Seven-Layer Cake
Podcast: Seven-Layer Cake I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute I’d like to speak to you about layers. When I was growing up, my mother would give us a special treat, called seven-layer cake. It consisted of alternating layers of tasty white cake and rich chocolate. I loved to take it apart, savoring…
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A Faithful System
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute I want to speak to you about the way God responds to your prayers. God has a unique, miraculously effective system that He puts into divine motion the very second you make your prayer request known to Him. Let me give you an example from Genesis…
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Stop Fighting. Start Worshiping. Start Cooperating
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute, I would like to share something my pastor, Dr. Tom Peters said years ago, while I was pastoring in New York City. He sent me a recording of one of his sermons and his thoughts caused me a great deal of introspection. Dr. Peters said, “Religion…
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Many Voices
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want to assure you that in the midst of each of your personal challenges, you may hear many voices. These can come in the form of reasonable, well-meaning suggestions. However, they may also be harsh, uncaring criticisms and even hope-stealing words of condemnation. Whether well…
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Increase
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want to encourage you that if you want to bring increase to your prayer life, bring increase to your faith life. This means you deliberately confess who God is and what He has done for you. Do this in two specific ways. First, get in…
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Whoops
I’m Dr. Bob and for just a Mentoring Minute, I want to share an expression with you that I have used all too often. Perhaps you have said it, or something like it. The expression is “Whoops!” This spontaneous expression is a sure sign of our humanity. Many of us have all too often realized…
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