As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other. —Proverbs 27:17 From the mid-thirties to the early-sixties, a passel of success-related books came to market. To name a few: How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936); Think and Grow Rich (1937); The Power of Positive Thinking (1952); The Magic […]
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Be thankful in all circumstances. —1 Thessalonians 5:18 The apostle Paul counseled us to be joyful always and thankful in all circumstances. That’s a tall order. But here, in an Erma Bombeckish tongue-in-cheek tone is a list of what one woman says she’s thankful for. For my automatic dishwasher because it
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Andy was standing in the dark, staring into space. His son walked up beside him and draped an arm on his shoulder. “Do you remember when she first got sick?” he asked. “You took Britney and me to breakfast and laid a speech on us.” “I did?” “Yeah, you did. You told us that we
A little child shall lead them. —Isaiah 11:6 Today I’m treating you to an excerpt from a touching article, written by my friend John Gipson. It will make your time at the Table this Sunday more meaningful. “Songs had been sung, prayers uttered, and it was time for Communion.
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Worry can rob you of happiness. —Proverbs 12:25 Greek Stoic philosopher Epictetus was born a slave. His owner broke his leg; for his entire life, he walked with a limp. Epictetus asserted that distinguishing between what is under your control and what isn’t is the track to
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I have learned the secret of being happy . . . when I have more than I need and when I do not have enough. —Philippians 4:12 Tom Bosch was a victim of company downsizing during the recession and
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There was a disciple named Tabitha [Dorcas], who was always doing good. —Acts 9:36 I have a friend who has been putting himself down as long as I’ve known him. To hear him tell it, you’d think he is Satan’s right-hand-man.
All have sinned . . . and are justified freely by his grace. —Romans 3:23 He was a good man, sincerely sorry for a long-past mistake. He had confessed his sin and repented, but remained so guilt-absorbed he could hardly function. He had been to my office several times, dragging
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts . . . And be thankful. —Colossians 3:15 A feeling of entitlement—another cousin of Greed and Envy—is a third major obstacle to contentment. The feeling of entitlement is the sentiment that you deserve special treatment; that the world owes you
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It’s healthy to be content, but envy can eat you up. —Proverbs 14:30 Covetousness made God’s Top Ten—the tenth commandment is: “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male servant, or his female servant, or his ox, or his donkey, or anything that is
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