It is easy to get into the habit of doing the bare minimum. Today’s verse reminds us to, “Be devoted to tenderly loving your fellow believers as members of one family. Try to outdo yourselves in respect and honor of one another” (Romans 12:10 TPT). The Bible is clear: the body of Christ is one … Continue reading Outdo Yourselves
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Honorably in Everything
Hebrews 13:18 says, “Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything” (CSB). Today’s verse speaks of a desire to live honorably in everything. This means wanting to do what is right and good. We should all want to do what is right and … Continue reading Honorably in Everything
Losing Ground
Today’s fortune cookie is very timely: “He who throws mud loses ground.” I have seen and heard a lot of ground being tossed around lately. Look at the news or on social media. People have surely forgotten the phrase often shared by parents or grandparents – if you have nothing nice to say, do not … Continue reading Losing Ground
Carols Series: Fall on Your Knees Outline
Worship the King Matthew 2:1-12 English Standard Version (ESV) 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and … Continue reading Carols Series: Fall on Your Knees Outline
Take Delight in Honoring
The Bible tells us that we are to honor people above ourselves. Some translations say that we are to “outdo one another in showing honor” (ESV, HCSB). This can also be translated as “excel in showing respect for each other” (GW). This respect or honor is not something we see often. When you show respect … Continue reading Take Delight in Honoring
Right Heart
It is hard to find people to align with to work together for a common purpose. It is important that people have the same vision or it will be difficult to make any progress. The right heart is also important, because working together for some goal or project is done well when people respect each … Continue reading Right Heart
Bowed in Reverence
We do not always have a great respect for authority but God desires for us to respect people, especially those in a position of authority. God has placed them in the position of authority for a reason. I know I am not going to question His judgment. He has a great plan. When we look … Continue reading Bowed in Reverence
Spoiled Rotten
The other day I was asked to keep the fruit snacks out of the bag as I processed an order. I was sure to comply with the request but it was not good enough. The fruit snacks I kept back were for the one child; however, the other child also had a box of fruit … Continue reading Spoiled Rotten
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