Reminders: “Judge Not That Ye Be Not Judged”
That warning in Matthew 7:1 reminds us that we are not to make distinctions among the people we interact with. James 2:1-4 puts…
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Reminders: Freedom vs. Security
Benjamin Franklin once said: “Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” That quote often comes…
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Reminders: What’s Your Code of Ethics?
A defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. “If I lose this case, I’ll be ruined.”…
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Reminders: Advising God
It has been said that, “Most people would be happy to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.” Unknown It’s true that…
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Reminders: The Importance of Listening
When we talk about evangelism, it usually involves what to say and how to get people to listen to our faith stories. We…
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Reminders: God’s Transforming Grace
John Wesley is one of the founders of what came to be called the “Methodist” denomination. People erroneously thought Wesley’s followers were using…
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Reminders: Conflict Resolution
President Ronald Reagan said, “The person who agrees with you 80% of the time is a friend and an ally, not a 20%…
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Reminders: Beware of Jealousy
In February of 2014, a man in China had a nasty breakup with his girlfriend before Valentine’s Day. The jealous man bought all of…
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Reminders: Sowing a Seed of Contentment
The figure of speech, “sowing the seeds of discontent” has been around for centuries. It refers to the practice of starting a process…
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Reminders: Doubt or Disbelief?
Is it okay to have doubts about God? In fact, it is not unusual for people to have doubts, especially when we are…