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The Hostile Takeover — Part Three

First of all… I didn’t plan a part 3… it just happened (it was a hostile takeover I guess – LOL!) Remember, we have been considering how Hebrews 12:3 may apply to us (if you didn’t get yesterday’s devotional let me k... »

Going Back for More

I’ve never graduated. Sure, I’ve earned degrees and passed tests and collected rolls of paper (otherwise known as diplomas) that haven’t seen the sun in years. But I’m talking about something more basic. The four accounts of the life of Jesus—I’ve never moved beyond them. I can empty epistles, handle histories, wrap my head around [...] »

Hostile Takeover — Part Two

Hebrews 12:3 (NASB95) 3 For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. Galatians 6:9 (NASB95) 9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in DUE TIME we will reap if we do not ... »

Fighting Ourselves

The most difficult person a leader may face is themselves. When leading ourselves, we can be: Stubborn Lazy Destructive Manipulative Unforgiving A well known ancient greek phrase is “Know Thyself.” If we are going to lead others well, we mu... »