THOUGHT STARTER:Why do people blame their present behavior on their past experiences? Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Can you explain the change in some people’s lives when they become Christians? “Men can only reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives new life from heaven; so don’t be surprised at my statement that you must be born again!” (John 3:6-7, LB) Now if I am doing what I don’t want to, …
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THOUGHT STARTER:If you don’t know what sin is, you will inevitably suffer from its effects and probably wonder why! The wages of sin is death. (Romans 6:23, NKJV) He will save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21, NKJV) One day I walked out to the plant with another engineer named Al. He said, “You …
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THOUGHT STARTER: Is it difficult to deal with the negative in your life? Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Galatians 5:16, NKJV My good friend, Dick Andrews, is a dentist. One day when I went to his office as a patient, I was startled to see him …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Why do you do and say things that you later regret? So be careful. lf you are thinking, “Oh, l would never behave like that”—let this be a warning to you. For you too may fall into sin. 1 Corinthians 10:12, LB Throughout life, I have tended to resist facing up to my sinful …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Is the real you underneath your skin? Take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently. (Deuteronomy 4:9, KJV) When people come into my consulting room, I can see that they have taken time to look nice. However, what we talk about is the part of them you can’t see, the world of thoughts, …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Why do adults behave childishly? Where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? 1 Corinthians 3:3, NKJV I was sitting alone in a living room, waiting for the man of the house to appear. Instead, a door opened and in walked a small boy. …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Do you find yourself hurt or disappointed by people’s behavior or events? [Jesus said,] “Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns to you saying, ‘I …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Has a grudge ever helped you? Be gentle and ready to forgive; never hold grudges. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Colossians 3:13, LB A bloody civil war raged in Uganda. There were shortages of food, water, vehicles, gasoline, and clothing. The roads had potholes the size of a car. …
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THOUGHT STARTER:Does personal peace allow you to endure more pain? Is peace the absence of pain? “This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10, NIV “This is the day which the LORD has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.” …