Becoming Other Focused
As we humble ourselves, we will be exalted in due season. We have to master humility in order to experience exaltation. Humility is not pretending to be poor or stupid, but requires the ability to put other people first.
Philippians
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Discipleship in Philippians
“All I ask is that you live as his kingdom, honouring the good news that he is king” (Philippians 1:27)
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Background On The Book Of Philippians
Background on the book of Philippians begins with its author--the Apostle Paul. But includes other elements to help understand the letter.
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Mountaintop Experiences: Gimme Shelter
God’s presence replaces all fear with confidence, uncertainty with security, and conflict with an incredible sense of peace. There are no gray areas here, just black and white. While these verses apply to a couple of adventurous and bumbling hikers, they most certainly apply to any of you struggling through adversity.
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How a Church Cemetery Reminded Me of What’s Important
I think seeing a cemetery every time I went to church would remind me that this place is not our home. I know funerals and burials make a lot of money now – big business – which is probably why the church is not the preferred plot anymore. But I think being put in mind of the saints who went before us on a weekly basis could be a good thing.
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An Attitude of Gratitude Helps Overcome Anxiety – Raising Zion
Thankfulness helps overcome anxiety. Be thankful to God and you will find yourself free from worry and stress. God loves a cheerful thanker!
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The Puritans and Spiritual Dryness: Hope in God and His Word
Have you ever been through a season of spiritual dryness? No resolve or motivation to read Scripture? No yearning to be with God’s people? No desire to talk about him or be admonished by his Spirit? Scripture seems dull. His people seem dry. It is not well with your soul. Outwardly, life keeps going. But inwardly there is a torrent of emotion as you wrestle with a lack of feeling toward God. Not surprisingly, most Christians would resonate with one or more of these statements. This is called...
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How to See the Possible in the Impossible
Are you an impossibility thinker or a possibility thinker? One of those ice breaker questions thrown out in a recent seminar peaked my interest. When asked for a show of hands, more negative nellies braved recognition than their more positive counterparts. Still waiting for the dust to settle, I stared at the power point slide’s proclamation: “How to See the Possible in the Impossible”.
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Suffering Is No Accident – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
We owe it to God, ourselves, and those around us to prepare for suffering.
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What’s the Point of Prayer — Broken & Hopeful
Prayer has ignited a struggle in me more often than a lot of issues. I knew it was important, but so many times it seemed like trying to force-feed yourself when you feel sick. What is the point? Why should we pray? What good does it do? Am I doing it right? These were all questions that plagued me
