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THE POISON OF PARADISE: DISCONTENTMENT

“So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate…” Genesis 3:6 REFERENCE Genesis 3:1-6 “Nature is content with little, grace with less, but lust with nothing. If the whole world were monopolized, avarice (greed) would thirst […]
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THE GIFT OF DISCOMFORT

This poor man cried out, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalm 34:6 REFERENCE Psalm 34:1-10 You may be familiar with this proverbial phrase: “If life gives you lemons, make lemonades.” Life comes with its ups and downs, and its twists and turns. Sometimes we pass through untold […]
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AVOID EXTREMES

Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. I Thessalonians 5:23   REFERENCE I Thessalonians 5:23-24 Many people’s lives are characterized by extremes, but it is an unnatural way of living because it goes against God’s plan for […]
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GOD CARES

“When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”  John 5:6 REFERENCE John 5:1-9 It must have been a heartbreaking and gut-wrenching sight to see these many immobilized and infirm people in the same […]
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DECIDE SMART: HEART-O-METER

Paul advised them, saying, “Men, I PERCEIVE that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.” Acts 27:9-10 REFERENCE Acts 27:9-26 One sure way to make smart decisions as a Christian is to listen to your ‘sanctified’ heart. The spirit of God dwells […]
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DECIDE SMART: PICK YOUR FIGHTS

So I sent messengers to them, saying, “I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down. Why should the work cease while I leave it and go down to you?” Nehemiah 6:3 REFERENCE Nehemiah 6:1-9 Fights are either good or bad. Paul told Timothy in I Timothy 6:12 to ‘fight the good […]
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DECIDE SMART: PAUSE, HEAR IT ALL

Then the king asked, “And where is Mephibosheth?” Ziba answered the king, “Mephibosheth is staying in Jerusalem. He said, ‘Today the Israelites will give my father’s kingdom back to me.’” II Samuel 16:3 (ERV) REFERENCE II Samuel 16:1-4 & II Samuel 19:24-30 Very often, we get to mediate in matters of conflict concerning two or […]
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DECIDE SMART: FICKLE FEELINGS

And when Herodias’ daughter herself came in and danced, and pleased Herod and those who sat with him, the king said to the girl, “Ask me whatever you want, and I will give it to you.” Mark 6:22 REFERENCE Mark 6:17-28 Today, we continue our study on some biblical truths about making sound decisions in […]
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DECIDE SMART: GOD FIRST

There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.  Proverbs 14:12 REFERENCE Proverbs 14:12 A person’s life is a product of the regular decisions he/she makes. In the following episodes, we will look at some biblical truths necessary for making sound decisions. These truths will help […]
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