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Thoughts and Actions

Have you ever looked at a messy room or garage and thought, “I really need to clean up this mess”? Then, days and weeks go by and you have not lifted a finger to begin to clean up the mess. Your proper thoughts do not help clean up the mess. I have done this manyContinue reading “Thoughts and Actions”

Appearances

Some people work hard at keeping up their appearances before other people. They have to have the highest quality material possessions and work hard to get the approval of others. The problem comes when they can’t maintain the facade and the deception becomes known. I John 3:2-3 says, “Beloved, we are God’s children now, andContinue reading “Appearances”

We Are of the Truth

I tend to be a bit gullible and believe whatever people tell me. This trait has cost me in terms of financial loss and personal hurt. Lies can be damaging. We tend to forget about the lies that our own hearts tell us. Our hearts may tell us that we are not capable of doingContinue reading “We Are of the Truth”

Unselfish Love

If our children need something, most of us will do everything that we can to provide that for them, even if it requires substantial effort on our part. The sacrifices that we make for our children demonstrate our love for them. Sometimes, however, we are not willing to make even small sacrifices for other people.Continue reading “Unselfish Love”