Run with Perseverance Hebrews 12:1

Evidence: Part 5–Run the Race

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.  Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, …

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Mother Teresa faithful quote on stone

Do Unto Others: Part 5–Faithful

Hold on to loyal love and don’t let go, and be faithful to all that you’ve been taught.  Let your life be shaped by integrity, with truth written upon your heart.  That’s how you will find favor and understanding with both God and men—you will …

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who do you think you are

Do Unto Others: Part 4–Who Do You Think You Are?

  Who do you think you are?   I’m not asking that in the sense that you usually hear it.  Usually this is a rhetorical question we toss out at somebody who is getting WAY out of line.   But seriously, who DO you think …

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Cartman respect my authority

Do Unto Others: Part 3–Respect

It is God’s will that your good lives should silence those who foolishly condemn the Gospel without knowing what it can do for them, having never experienced its power.  You are free from the law, but that doesn’t mean you are free to do wrong.  …

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Overcoming the World: Part 9–The Armor of God

  Therefore, put on the complete armor of God, so that you will be able to [successfully] resist and stand your ground in the evil day [of danger], and having done everything [that the crisis demands], to stand firm [in your place, fully prepared, immovable, victorious].  Ephesians …

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fruit of the spirit--love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control

Overcoming the World: Part 3–Living by the Spirit

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.  There is no law against these things!  Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)   I am a very task-oriented person.  I am all about the to-do lists.  …

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