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Shaped by God's Life
"Roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready. Be pulled into a way of life shaped by God's life." The Christian life is not a life of laziness and presumption but one of action, alertness,…
Created over 2 years ago
1 Peter 1:14 (NIV84), 1 Peter 1:15 (NIV84), 1 Peter 1:16 (NIV84)
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Prepped for Action
When the fire department is paged, we always send two trucks - sometimes more. Before anyone gets to the scene - we send two trucks. One reason is so we are prepared and already moving. It is easier,…
Created over 2 years ago
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It's Not For Me
It is easy to slowly shift into a "I want to know more about the Bible for me. I want to know more about the mysteries of God for me. It's cool. It's interesting." However, from this passage it is clear…
Created over 2 years ago
1 Peter 1:10 (NIV84), 1 Peter 1:11 (NIV84), 1 Peter 1:12 (NIV84)
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The Product of Pain
Pain. Life pain. It's real. We often ask, in times of pain, "Why?" One reason might be because it is due to something I did or said. Pain is often the by-product of stupid choices I've made. But the…
Created over 2 years ago
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What More Reason Do I Need To Worship?
If you read these verses and let them soak into your brain - and you find yourself NOT worshiping ... you should check your pulse and see if you are still alive! In just these three verses, God has:…
Created over 2 years ago
1 Peter 1:3 (NIV84), 1 Peter 1:4 (NIV84), 1 Peter 1:5 (NIV84)
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What for? - Pt. 2
You were not only chosen to obey (see "What for? - Pt. 1), but you were also chosen for "sprinkling by His blood"? What? In the Old Testament, blood was sprinkled and used to seal an agreement. What…
Created over 2 years ago
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What for? - Pt. 1
God chose me "for"? . . . My boat was made for floating on a lake not sitting in my garage. My grill was made for grilling outside not inside. My mower was made for cutting grass not shredding tree branches.…
Created over 2 years ago
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Why can't I go home? I don't live here.
All followers of Christ are "strangers" in this world. This world is not our home. Our home is in heaven. Sounds freaky, I know. Maybe even like the psycho who is part of some cult. This is why we are…
Created over 2 years ago
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God Chose Me. Me.
"Elect" and "Chosen" ... lots of theological debate and discussion have surrounded these two words. I have been part of that at times. Lately though - I want to just chew on this truth at face value and…
Created over 2 years ago
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Seared
What will prevent my conscience from being seared from the truth? From right vs wrong? Searing (a wound) happens when something extremely hot comes in contact, for an extended period of time, with the…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Good Reputation
Here's my struggle...God has called me and the church to reach the "outsiders" mentioned in this verse. If my reputation is weak or such that outsiders criticize me or think less of me - not only am I…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Easy for me to accept this - but...
This whole passage (and others) about the role of women in the church is easy for me to read and accept. But I am a guy. However, there is something unsettling in my gut in my easy acceptance of this.…
Created almost 3 years ago
1 Timothy 2:9 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:10 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:11 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:12 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:13 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:14 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 2:15 (NIV84)
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What if we traded...?
What if we traded all the critical whining and condemnation we get so vocal about in regards to our governmental leaders with prayer? What if, everytime we were about to say something critical - we prayed…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Shipwrecked
Why did Paul use the word "shipwrecked"? Build your faith on false doctrine, heresay, books (even books authored by great and godly men), church programs, opinions of friends ... and there will come…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Drawn to Worship
Right in the middle of Paul talking about who he was and how God poured out His mercy and forgiveness on Him - he makes this statement about God. Seems out place from one perspective, but the more I think…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Purpose of My Past
Paul was not ashamed of his past. He wasn't proud of it either in the sense of boasting about what he did and who he was. But, he was not ashamed of it in the sense of not wanting to talk about it or…
Created almost 3 years ago
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Pouring Out Grace
Paul was the exact opposite of what we often think is necessary for someone to be used by God. Many of the things that Paul just mentioned to Timothy, Paul was. But God poured out His grace abundantly…
Created almost 3 years ago
1 Timothy 1:12 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 1:13 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 1:14 (NIV84)
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The Good Law
Recent events are no doubt affecting the lens I am reading this passage. Bottom line...the law is for ME. I am ungodly, sinful, etc. Now, some will argue and say, "No. You are righteous. God made you…
Created almost 3 years ago
1 Timothy 1:8 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 1:9 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 1:10 (NIV84), 1 Timothy 1:11 (NIV84)
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Well-Intentioned False Doctrine
I know it's probably stretching the specific application and situation Paul intended - but "false doctrines" could also include misperceptions that people really do believe is truth and they "teach" it…
Created about 3 years ago
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The Goal of this Command is Love
The immediate context is commanding men not to teach false doctrine, myths, and endless genealogies. The broader context is the rest of 1 Timothy and Paul's charge to Timothy on what it will take to lead…
Created about 3 years ago
