2 Corinthians 6:18 What do You do When Your Father is Missing?
Common: People who tend to dwell on the fact that their physical father may not be in their life; or continue to use this as an excuse for their failures and hopelessness are just common people. No-longer-common: Those who see beyond the absent father in their life and allow God …
Isaiah 61:10 Until you have been saved from something you cannot know the joy He has for you
Overwhelming joy is a product of our God. He has saved us from the devastating effects that we alone produce for ourselves. Think of it this way, He has rescued us from all the bad stuff that happens to most people. For us, we can live like no one else. …
Prayer – no longer a chore
I get to pray. Too often we see prayer as a chore. Think of it this way, you and I have the awesome opportunity to meet with… God! We get the honor of being in His presence. What should that look like for you? If you are in His presence, …
Matthew 14:25, 28-32 Sometimes you must jump out of the sinking boat
There are times in our lives where things can get really bad and seem hopeless. In those tough times, we find ourselves searching for help in any place we possibly can. The unfortunate reality is that we don’t turn to Jesus until we are in the worse part of our …
Romans 10:3 Can Your Way, Stand in Your Way?
(Romans 10:3 NLT) For they don’t understand God’s way of making people rightwith himself. Refusing to accept God’s way, they cling to theirown way of getting right with God by trying to keep the law.The “they” are common individuals. Ordinary people don’t understand God’s way of making people right with …
Proverbs 4:23 Life’s Course
When you’ re no-longer-common, you guard your heart because it sets the course for your life. “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” ~ Proverbs 4:23 NLT Common is leaving your heart open to others, life situations and circumstance that determine your life’s …
1 Corinthians 7:3-6 It’s Okay to Withhold Sex from My Spouse
Natural Thinking (common): I thought it was my right to punish my spouse and not yield to his/her sexual advances. It’s my way of showing her/him that I’ve been mistreated or neglected in some way. For this is my body and I don’t have to do it if I don’t …
Acts 23:5 There is Greatness in Your Presence
(Acts 23:5 NLT) “I’m sorry, brothers. I didn’t realize he was the high priest,” Paul replied, “for the Scriptures say, ‘You must not speak evil of any of your rulers.’” Unfortunately, it’s common to speak negative of others. Speaking negatively or evil of another shows our own ignorance because we …
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