Category: Advice
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A New Year’s Thought
I found this thought in one of my journals. It comes from a sermon Pastor David Briggs preached on June 28, 2006. I think it’s great advice for the new year:
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Adversity Reveals Our Character.
Discouraging experiences are inevitable. I heard Mr. Jalen Rose, a retired professional basketball player, say, “Adversity doesn’t build character, it reveals it.” When I heard this, I thought about the Jewish Queen of Persia, Esther.
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A Shower of Spit
I’d like to tell you about my first experience with biblical teaching. It came when I enrolled in a new believer’s course called, “Boot Camp.” It was taught by Pastor Mel Rolls, then the youth pastor at Trinity Church International, my home church. He was known for destroying microphones with the thunderous sound of his…
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The Value of Discipline
As Christians, we are supposed to be learners under discipline. So, let’s talk about discipline. Discipline is more than simply controlling your behavior or acting according to the rules. It is the steady pursuit of excellence in how you live your life before the Lord. A disciplined person welcomes accountability and seeks instruction. He or…
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The Remedy for Laziness
There may be times when know you it is right to do something, and you know it is God’s will that you do it, but you just feel too lazy to do so. This can become a life-controlling habit that will keep you from the joy of success and significance. This should be a warning…
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The Safe Deposit Box of Prayer
I Heard Dr. David Jeremiah give the illustration that prayer is like the key to a safe deposit box in a bank.
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Back on Track
Many years ago, I taught a class for people who had been through very hard, disappointing times. On the class notes I printed for them, I drew a picture.
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The Power of Words – from the Heart to the Mouth
Have you ever noticed the power of words? I have observed that many people not only wear their emotions on their sleeves,
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The Value of Detours in Life
I have recorded some thoughts on life’s detours. It takes about seven minutes to listen to this. I know it will bless you and I invite you to share it with someone who has been having difficulties with their path in life. The Value of Detours
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Easy Generosity
I would like to share the spiritual secret to becoming a generous giver. Just remember this time-tested truth. “It is easy to be generous with somebody else’s money.” On the surface, this may not seem to be very spiritual. However, everything we have belongs to God, who is our provider. He asks us to trust…
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