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When forgiveness is harder than you thought
You want to, but you can’t. You want to release the person, but you can’t. It seems to grip you in every part of your being. We use the term “unforgiveness” to describe a daunting inability to forgive another person in your heart. Unforgiveness holds you hostage and keeps you from moving forward with your…
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Plenty of reasons to celebrate!
You may not think so. In fact, you may have been thinking of hanging up that celebration hat permanently. For you, celebration may simply be a fleeting memory, never to return again. The Israelites were a celebrating bunch. Much beyond their regular festivals throughout the year, there were such opportunities whenever they wanted to. But…
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The ultimate end of all suffering
Each one of the disciples followed Jesus with many expectations. It wasn’t just 12, there were more than 500 followers at the time of the ascension of Jesus. They were all alive when Corinthians was written (1 Cor 15:6). Some began following Jesus because of the healing they received. Others had demons cast out of…
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70 x 7
Keep forgiving. All the time. When Jesus gave the instruction to forgive 70×7, the idea was not a specific number of times we need to forgive (some texts state: “77 times”). It was to be a limitless, ongoing attitude and practice of forgiveness. There needs to be a clear recognition that “all have sinned and…
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Go ahead and give them a piece of your mind
Maybe not. Because usually, “a piece of your mind” just complicates the matter at hand. Better to hold your peace. Then wait. Wait for the appropriate time. Consider the environment, the mood, and the context. You’ll have a much greater impact. NOTE: Did you like this post? Be sure to click the “Like” button and…
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Judge and condemn!
But first look in the mirror. I still have to say that Injustice disturbs me to the core. It’s worse when done against the defenseless and innocent. But when I look in the mirror, I wonder how my sin was the cause of severe suffering for the innocent and defenseless Jesus. He lay on that…
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Encourage, discourage, or mock – your choice
It’s your choice. You can mock them since you are much better. Your experience surpassses theirs and its no comparision at all. Others mocked you when you were starting out. You can discourage them for their own good. After all, with this poor performance, it’s better they find something else to do. They’re…
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Take it or leave it
Don’t go after people like you’re trying to make a sale. The Gospel is good news to some and foolishness to others. Find out who values it as good news. Invest your time, effort, and energy there. How do you do this? Use the “take it or leave it” approach. If they see it as…
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Candy is tasty and therefore good
This flawed logic is the basis for numerous traps. Intentionally or unintentionally, it has trapped many and led them on unhealthy paths. “Bells, lights, and whistles” are attractive deviations. They look good, and feel good. Those who fail to realize the lack of depth will consistently fall into traps. One either needs discernment…
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