Tag: god
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Today, Slaying the Giants!
Who or what are the giants in your life? You know, those giants you can’t get rid of. For me, these giants are depression, anxiety, and, at times, laziness. This morning, I had an exercise class at 9:15. I wanted to stay in bed a little longer, and Satan was tempting me by telling me…
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Today, the Haughty & the Arrogant!
One example in the Bible about haughtiness and arrogance is Absalom, son of King David. Absalom’s half-brother, Amnon, raped Tamar, Absalom’s sister, and David did not punish Amnon. Absalom was furious at David and grew vengeful, and after two years, had Amnon killed. He also wanted to take the kingship away from David, his father,…
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Today, What is Sloth?
The biblical meaning of sloth is laziness that comes from carelessness about the commands and priorities of God, which wastes the resources that God has given us. God calls us to be diligent workers for His kingdom. He wants us to be eager to serve Him. Remember the parable of the three talents? The master…
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Today, Envy!
The root of envy is comparing yourself to someone else. Each time we fall prey to either pride or envy, we compare ourselves with others. We cannot focus on ourselves and our own purpose if we constantly compare ourselves with others. Remember Cain and Abel? Both were the sons of Adam and Eve. Cain was…
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Today, Ash Wednesday!
Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, marks a time of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving to prepare for the celebration of Easter. For me, it is a solemn time to reflect on past sins, go deep with God, and ponder Jesus, His resurrection, and the sacrifices He made for mankind. One Lent, I made it…
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Today, the Seven Deadly Sins!
A list of seven deadly sins was first compiled by Pope Gregory around the year 600. They are lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, and pride. They are not listed specifically in the Bible, but Proverbs 6:16-19 says, “These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him.” They are a proud…
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Today, Eternal Life Forever!
Jesus Christ, the Son of God, paid a debt He didn’t owe. In the Old Testament, God’s people were to give a blood sacrifice to atone for their sins and restore them in good standing with God. This was part of God’s covenant with Abraham. In the New Testament, Jesus brought a new covenant into…
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Today, Our Blessings from God!
I often think about the many ways God has blessed me. I deserve none of it, but God chose to bless me anyway. Every good and perfect gift comes from God. My family is my greatest blessing and I thank God every day for them. My home, my pets, my possessions, my finances, my health,…
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Today, Build Up Your Strength!
It is hard for me to be always upbeat. The devil uses discouragement against me almost continually. I must fight to be positive on some days and not give in to self-pity and discouragement. I have suffered from depression and anxiety for most of my adult life. My medication keeps me on an even keel…
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Today, How God Honors His People!
Today, How God Honors His People! I’m not sure if we realize how much God loves us and how he desires a relationship with us. Sin entered the world, but God gave His only Son as a sacrifice on the cross for our sins and to restore us back to Him. The Bible says that…
Pondering Thoughts of My Soul 