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Lifestyle defined: noun the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group. (Source) The foundation, the first principle, of a lifestyle is B1 Our human nature is corrupted by sin. B2 Adam was the first sinner. Even though Eve committed sin first,…
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1 Corinthians 10:12-13 WEL Therefore, the one who thinks he stands, beware lest he fall. 13 No temptation has taken you but what is common to humanity, but God is faithful who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, and with the temptation he will also make a way…
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James 3:8-9 WEL But the tongue can no one tame. [It is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless God, even the Father, and with the same we curse people, who are made according to God’s likeness. Colossians 3:9-10 WEL Don’t lie to one another, seeing that you have…
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A Few Thoughts About “Forgive and Forget” Often pastors, church leaders, and many people counsel(?) the abused, molested, the hurt, etc. people to forgive and forget. The quotes are from one source, but similar can be found in many places. Consider Girl Redeemed: Though my siblings NEVER apologize and continue the same abusive behaviors…
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A Few Thoughts About Devotions Bible reading, study, and thinking about the passage should be a daily blessing to every believer. I started my own plan about 1.5 years ago. I read through the Old Testament once every 3 years and though the New Testament once a year. Every 3 years I read through…
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A Few Thoughts About Music Many consider music to be neutral when it comes to worship music. If the words are Christian, they say, then it is Christian. Consider some of these clips. Then decide for yourself. Two sites for music by mood Audionautix Dark A Darker Heart Aggressive Hard Bounce Angry Aggressive Long…
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A Few Thoughts About Beauty When people speak of beauty, they are usually referring to physical beauty of people, but that’s not what I’m writing about. Julie Roys has an article titled, “The Necessity of Beauty When Confronting Evil.” She writes: I was discussing this struggle once with a close friend, and he urged…
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A Few Thoughts on Knowing God’s Will When I was a young man, there were situations where I wanted guidance from those more experience than I. I asked, “What would you do?” Many times, the person I asked would respond, “I am not going to tell you what you should do?” I…
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A Few Thoughts About Discouragement We get discouraged. We face spiritual, physical, financial, emotional disappoints and discouragement. Hope seems to fade. We face family issues, church issues, issues at work, with friends, etc. You know what I mean. There are wars, terrorism, societal ills, evil Christian pastors, good pastors who become discouraged, etc. On…
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Song of Songs Part 2 A brief review B1 Written by Solomon B2 Solomon is reminiscing about his marriage. I believe that chapter 1 is their wedding night after the wedding ceremony. B3 The woman character is Naamah, Solomon’s first wife and mother to 3 children—Rehoboam, his son (1 Kings 11:43 and Matthew, Taphath…