My wife and I were driving along I-95 through Florida on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. We were chatting pleasantly. The cruise control was set at 70 miles per hour and we were in the middle lane. A car on the left whizzed past us and suddenly swerved into our lane. I had to stomp quickly …
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34236 The Misery of Unforgiveness
A well-groomed man of nearly 60 sought me out after I had spoken at a banquet and said to me, “I’ve got a story you must hear.” I sat with him and heard an amazing testimonial to God’s grace. Here is his story: “Three years ago I was bedridden. I had a half-dozen things wrong …
34410 Discover God’s Best for You
Are you looking for that special someone? Does God have a perfect match already planned? If so, how can you find God’s ideal mate for you? Perhaps you have never been married. Or, maybe you lost your previous soul mate to death or divorce. Whatever your circumstances, if you have a desire to find the …
34420 Marriage or Celibacy?
Do you ever wonder if God wants you to get married? Maybe He wants you to remain single. Is it possible to know for sure what Godʼs will is for you? When God created Adam, He placed him in the Garden of Eden — a sinless, perfect environment. God and Adam enjoyed unhindered fellowship. Adam …
34430 Relationship Idolatry
What does the word “idol” mean to you? A certain reality show featuring aspiring singers? Aspirations to achieve the status of a favorite athlete, actress or writer? Exotic trinkets that supposedly bring either good or “taboo” to their bearers, depending on the whims of the “god” or “gods” they represent? For Christians and non-Christians alike, …
33111 Pride: It’s All About Me
If you are conceited, vain, or self-righteous, you probably want others to know how great you are. There are different ways you can do that. Three key terms for these strategies are boasting, showing off, and selfish ambition. Boasting may come in an obvious form or it may be more subtle. If someone openly proclaims to you how much …
33112 Five Steps to Overcome Pride
Are you struggling with a form of pride? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps included below. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God When you have a distorted view of who …
33115 Finding Freedom from Pride – A True Story
John Winters took seriously his job as church board chairman. He had definite ideas about how church affairs should be run. He said that nothing but the best could be tolerated in Christian work. Once, when he felt the pastor was undercutting his efforts to maintain a high standard, John came close to an open …
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33116 Bible Verses Related to Pride
Meditate on these verses related to pride, and ask God to show you anything that you need to confess and repent of: On Pride Stop acting so proud and haughty! Don’t speak with such arrogance! For the LORD is a God who knows what you have done; he will judge your actions. (1 Samuel 2:3, …
33121 Fear: From Doubt to Dread
Do you know someone who circles back again and again to the same place of fear or anxiety, whether it relates to their health, their family, their finances, or whatever else may be troubling them? Some fear may be natural and acceptable. But living in fear because you refuse to move on is another matter: …