Today’s verse is a hard cookie to swallow. Philippians 2:4 says: “Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests” (Philippians 2:4 TPT). When we are born, we are all about the “me” of the world. I want fed. I need a diaper change. I … Continue reading A Greater Concern
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Wounding Others
Today’s verse speaks about causing someone to stumble, causing a brother or sister to be wounded or defeated. We read in 1 Corinthians 8:13: “So I conclude that if my eating certain food deeply offends my brother and hinders his advance in Christ, I will never eat it again. I don’t want to be guilty … Continue reading Wounding Others
Handle With Care: Add Fabric Softener
Week 3 – Add Fabric Softener [Hebrews 10:24-25] CARING LIKE BARNABAS Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near. … Continue reading Handle With Care: Add Fabric Softener
Leadership 101 – 2-Part Series
Week 1 – Leadership 101 Sermon Outline: ALONE WITH GOD John 15:5 - I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. [ESV] TOGETHER WITH OTHERS Luke 22:25-26 - Jesus told them, "In … Continue reading Leadership 101 – 2-Part Series
Take an Interest
One of the hardest things is not being so stuck on myself. From the moment we begin life, we are all about self. We look out for ourselves. We want to be fed. We want to be rested. We want to be comfortable. When we learn to talk, we share about ourselves. Self. Self. Self. … Continue reading Take an Interest
Interest in Others
The morning walk was painful today. As we traveled our usual path, we came upon a home that had their door wide open. When we got close, the owner’s dog came flying out of the doorway. My dogs pulled on the double leash in such a way that my previously injured hand had pain shoot … Continue reading Interest in Others
Considerate Courtesy
As I was walking the dogs, I noticed a car stopped halfway in a parking spot. At first, I had those dramatic scenes from the television shows flash through my mind. But after I shook all that off, I realized the man was being considerate. He had started to pull into his parking spot, but … Continue reading Considerate Courtesy
Elevating Tortoise
A tortoise stands up to allow lizards and birds to get the insects that are in the hard-to-reach areas. One would think that a tortoise would not want to surround himself with lizards and birds, that they are very different from the slow-paced life of the tortoise. While this action of the tortoise benefits the … Continue reading Elevating Tortoise
Be a Barnabas Outline
I recently shared a devotional on being one who provides encouragement to others. Here’s the outline for reference / resource. To download this, follow the link below.Be a Barnabas“Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people … Continue reading Be a Barnabas Outline
Forgiveness Outline
I recently shared a devotional on Forgiveness. Here's the outline for reference / resource. To download this, follow the link below. Forgiveness Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. – Colossians 3:13 [NLT] Parable of the Unmerciful Servant – Matthew … Continue reading Forgiveness Outline
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