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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)

Commitment

Whose name is on your forehead?

Whose Name Is on Your Forehead? – Revelation 13:16-17

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Whose name is written on your forehead? The name of the beast? Or the name of the Lord? That name will impact your final life's destiny.

your God will be my God

Your God Will Be My God – Ruth 1:16-17

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Do others see God within us? And see a Lord that would make them want to know him as well? That seems to be part of what drew Ruth to Naomi.

Taking an oath

Sermon on the Mount: Taking Oaths – Matthew 5:33-37

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Jesus challenges us to be people of our word. Let our yes and no mean just that. We should not have to make elaborate oaths.

lukewarm church

The Lukewarm Church at Laodicea – Revelation 3:17

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Christ desires his church to be either hot or cold. But how many are lukewarm churches, in danger of being spewed out of his mouth?

Lord, what about him?

But What About Him or Her? – John 21:21-22

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It is only natural to want to compare ourselves with others asking 'what about him'. But Jesus calls us to follow the plan he has for us.

Follow Through on Commitments

Follow Through on Commitments – Acts 23:12

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How often do we fail to follow through on commitments we have made? Wouldn't it be better to count the cost first, before committing?