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Having the Mind of Christ
“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he … Continue reading Having the Mind of Christ
Looking to the Interests of Others
“So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more … Continue reading Looking to the Interests of Others
The Desires of the Flesh
“For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works … Continue reading The Desires of the Flesh
You Were Called to Freedom
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ But if you bite and devour one another, watch out that you are not … Continue reading You Were Called to Freedom
Your Encourager on the Sidelines
“But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” (Galatians 5:16 ESV) When I read this single verse this morning, what came to mind is the list of “put offs and put ons” in the Scriptures, and not just the list in Ephesians 4:17-32 and Ephesians 5:1-21, … Continue reading Your Encourager on the Sidelines
Time to Ourselves
Where are we now, in this world of ours?Can we escape? Go to the stars?Take a vacation? Block it all out?Laugh at it all, rather than pout? How will that help? Change anything?Sometimes a break keeps us breathing.Sometimes we need just time to ourselves,Sort through it all, then put on a shelf. For life has … Continue reading Time to Ourselves
When You are Not Believed
I am reading in John 9:1-41 about the man who was blind from birth whom Jesus healed. But I am only going to quote portions of this here, due to the length of it, so please take the time to read the whole chapter in context on the internet, or in your Bibles, for I … Continue reading When You are Not Believed
False Accusations Against Our Character
The Jews answered him, “Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?” Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. … Continue reading False Accusations Against Our Character
Run With It 