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. He …
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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, …
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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. Everywhere …
THOUGHT STARTER: Is the peace of God that guards your heart and mind available in a crisis? “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication,with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”—Philippians 4:6-7, NKJV …
THOUGHT STARTER: Are most of us too busy to hear God’s whispers? Does it take a clap of thunder to get our attention? “It is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment.”—Hebrews 9:27, NKJV “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his …
THOUGHT STARTER: Why do you feel good after praying sometimes, and other times you are anxious? “For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers; But the face of the LORD is against those who do evil.”—1 Peter 3:12 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, …
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THOUGHT STARTER: Turning everything over to God and letting Him control the situation is humanly impossible—and a fun experience. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks;for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”—1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, NKJV Many years ago, I renewed a commitment to serve the Lord as my …
THOUGHT STARTER: Is being a little bit angry like being a little bit pregnant? “Put off . . . anger, wrath, malice.” Colossians 3:8, NKJV It is not very often that an author describes a session with his counselor. Jay Carty did just that and I happened to be the counselor. I was on my …
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THOUGHT STARTER: Are your decisions in life made on the basis of who you were trying to please? “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodiesa living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by …
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THOUGHT STARTER: Do you know that everyone can finish the race of life as a winner? “In a race, everyone runs but only one person gets first prize. So run your race to win. To win the contest you must deny yourselves many things that would keep you from doing your best. An athlete goes …