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The Right Attitude Leads to Gratitude

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I went home for lunch the other day and had a sandwich and leftover potato soup, and let me tell you that soup tasted really good! Now, normally I do not mind leftovers, but it is rare for me to rave about them. I’m sure you’re wondering what it was that made it taste five-star restaurant good. Had Julie done something different in the way she prepared it? Nope, it was just…

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Someone once noted that there are two kinds of people in this world: those who say “whatever” and those who say, “whatever it takes.” “Whatever” is the response of the shrug. It is a “who cares?” attitude, one of indifference and apathy. “Whatever it takes” is the response of the committed. It is a “can do” attitude, one that is optimistic and refuses to give up or give in.

Getting the Word Out About Eating Right

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What would happen if you consumed meals that consisted only of candy? While it might be very tasty, it would not be nutritious at all. And while you might make it fine for a while, eventually your body would fail you because it did not receive the sustenance needed for a healthy life.

Many people have turned the gospel of Christ into spiritual candy – picking and choosing…

Let God Send You

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When we think of the great apostle Paul, we think of a rugged warrior for Christ – a courageous, daring, fearless man who laughed in the face of danger. After all, he was the man who got up and walked back into the town where folks had stoned him, drug him out of the city, and left him for dead (Acts 14:19-20). Paul was the guy who was whipped, beaten, shipwrecked, mugged,…

Commands from Christ Are Not Optional

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I recently read a Bible Q&A article written by a denominational preacher. In it he was asked, “Can you go to heaven if you ‘trust’ Jesus as your Lord and Savior but you are not yet baptized?” He began his answer by saying: “Yes. Baptism has nothing to do with salvation.” Later in the answer he stated: “Baptism is an ordinance instituted by Christ until the ‘end of the…

The Three R’s of a Great Marriage

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June is definitely the month for weddings, and this past June I presided over two weddings and attended another one. Weddings are stressful, but exciting times. It’s very moving to witness the joining of the lives of a man and a woman in holy matrimony. It brings to mind thoughts of optimism and hope for the future. As far as my advice to newlyweds goes, I usually offer three…

Wanted: A Pair of Shoes

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Please check your closet for a pair of shoes that a person I know needs. They are not that picky, so any old pair will do. This person has a heart for the Lord and wants to use these shoes to spread the good news about Jesus Christ. What a wonderful thing to want to do, and we should want to help if we can.

So please take a look as soon as you can and find a pair of shoes…

Encouragers in the New Testament

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Barnabas – “he was glad and encouraged them all” (Acts 11:23)

Silas – “encouraged and strengthened the brothers” (Acts 15:32)

Paul – “encouraged them with many words” (Acts 20:2)

Tychicus – “that he may encourage your hearts” (Col. 4:8)

Timothy – “to…encourage you concerning your faith” (1 Thess. 3:2)

Us – “Therefore, encourage one another” (1 Thess. 5:11)

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