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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Guidance for Disputable Matters

Some Guidance for Disputable Matters – Romans 14:22-23

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Some things are clearly wrong for me to do. But others fall into what Paul calls disputable matters. If I have doubt, then for me it is wrong.

Offer yourselves to God

Offer Yourselves to God – Romans 6:13

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We have a new life in Christ. So rather than choosing to please yourself, choose to offer yourselves to God for his use each day.

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My Journey of Faith

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As I turn 70 years old, with 50+ years as a believer, I find it is a good time to look back over this journey of faith I have been on.

Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth

Praise and Cursing from the Same Mouth – James 3:9-10

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How often do we allow our tongues to get away from us. With one breath we praise God. And then turn around and speak poorly of people.

God's Called Out Ones

God’s Called Out Ones – 1 Peter 2:9

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As believers, God has called us out of darkness and into his light. So live as a foreigner to this world, looking forward to your true home.

Captives in Christ's Triumphal Procession

Captives in Christ’s Triumphal Procession – 2 Corinthians 2:14

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To be a captive in Christ's triumphal parade takes the focus off of self and onto Christ where it belongs. He is everything. I am nothing.

Walk by the Spirit

Walk by the Spirit – Galatians 5:16

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As a believer, do you walk by the Spirit, or to satisfy your own desires? When you walk by the Spirit, his fruit will be produced.

Make It Your Goal to Please God

Make It Your Goal to Please God – 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

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We generally have some goals in life, what we want to accomplish. As believers, we should make it our goal to please God in all we do.

Causing Others to Stumble

Causing Others to Stumble – 1 Corinthians 10:32-33

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It is important for me to watch my life and words closely so that I do not cause other people to stumble and turn away from God.

Life in the Spirit

Life in the Spirit – Romans 8:12-14

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As a believer, I am expected to no longer live like the world does, satisfying my desires. Instead, I am to experience life in the Spirit.

Life As an Exile

Life As an Exile – Jeremiah 29:4-7

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As believers, we experience life now as exiles, living away from our true home. But we should live productive lives while we are here.

Charm Is Deceptive and Beauty Is Fleeting

Charm Is Deceptive, and Beauty Is Fleeting

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Charm and beauty define how we look to the outside world, but they are deceptive and fleeting. More important is what is on the inside.

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