Dec
13
2008
by Max Lucado
“You must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 18:3
Bedtime is a bad time for kids. No child understands the logic of going to bed while there is energy left in the body or hours left in the day.
My children are no exception. A few [...]
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Dec
06
2008
by Rick Warren
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
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One of my fondest memories of growing up is my father’s garden. It seemed my dad grew everything in his garden. In fact, he [...]
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Nov
08
2008
by Jon Walker
For I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, “Go,” and he goes; and that one, “Come,” and he comes. I say to my servant, “Do this,” and he does it. Matthew 8:9 (NIV)
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Jesus noted the centurion in the Gospels was a man [...]
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Oct
11
2008
by Rick Warren
Do not boast about [what you’re going to do] tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Proverbs 27:1 (NIV)
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The Bible offers three timeless principles for facing an uncertain future:
1. Let God set your goals. It’s foolish to make any plans without first consulting God. He’s [...]
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Aug
31
2008
by Max Lucado
Isn’t it good to know that even when we don’t love with a perfect love, he does? God always nourishes what is right. He always applauds what is right. He has never done wrong, led one person to do wrong, or rejoiced when anyone did wrong. For he is love, and love “does [...]
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