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Beware Of Catch 22
Most of us remember the movie or book “Catch 22” written by Joseph Heller that aroused our attention for many years. “Catch 22” can be defined as: “a dilemma or difficult circumstance from which there is no escape because of mutually conflicting or dependent conditions.” It can also be definedI’ve Got A Made Up Mind
Some things in life require you to have a made-up mind! You have to settle in your mind and heart who you are, what your true purpose is in life, and then stick with it, no matter what! You should not allow circumstances, or people (whether family or friends), wealth,Rest
One of the most accessible gifts that we are given by God that is a necessity for survival in life, is one that we often take lightly or ignore, and that is this simple discipline called “rest.” I call it a discipline because you have to discipline yourself to rest.Why Live A Miserable Life When You Can Have An Abundant Life?
What does it mean to be miserable? Miserable is defined as: “wretchedly unhappy or uncomfortable.” When someone is described as a miserable person that usually means they are people you don’t enjoy being around because they are negative, bad tempered, self-oriented, or unfriendly. Someone once said there are ten waysBe Strong
Everyone in general wants to be strong or engage in the strong principles of life! Being strong not only means: “having the power to move heavy weights or to perform physically demanding tasks,” or doing extensive exercising, running, walking, etc., but also to be strong is to be confident andWhere Are You Going?
One of the most common questions we ask each other on a daily basis is: “Hey, where are you going? Generally, we ask this question to find out where a person is headed or what their plans are. This question can be answered in a short term by just responding:Are You Being Thrown A Curveball?
Sometimes, it seems like we’re living life in our merry ole way, and all of a sudden, we’re hit with a curve ball. Not just one curve ball, but it seems like one after another they keep on coming! Now, a curveball is a term “that comes from baseball, whereDon’t Give Up On Your Family
Sometimes, family members seem to be the hardest people to reach when it comes to witnessing to them about salvation. It’s hard because sometimes it’s familiarity and they know you and it’s hard to accept instructions from you. You are a reflection of what or who they should be andI Know You Said You Forgave, But Really!
We know to forgive is the right thing to do, and although you said you forgave, but really! Forgiveness is more than words from your mouth! “Like, I said it and now it’s done!” No, it has to go further than that! Just because you said it, does not meanDo What’s Right Even When It Costs
There’s an old adage that says: “It doesn’t cost you anything to be nice!” Generally speaking, that is true! But, sometimes doing good can be a sacrifice! Sacrifice can be defined as: “to suffer loss of, give up, renounce, injure, or destroy especially for an ideal, belief, or end; orListening For Quietness
Sometimes, the most scariest place to be in, is when you don’t hear quietness. If you’re in bed and everything is quiet, you’re fine. But the moment you hear noise or something unfamiliar moving around, you become concerned or fearful, wondering what is that noise. Maybe you’re at the officeA Super Supernatural Year
Many times, you hear people use the word super to express great excitement or something that is above; over; or beyond. Synonyms for super include: great, magnificent, marvelous, outstanding, sensational, superb, terrific or topnotch. Examples of using the word super in an expression or sentence include: “He has become aAre You Purpose Driven Or Purpose Forgotten?
In 2002, there was a book written called Purpose Driven Life by Pastor Rick Warren. Pastor Warren said this about purpose: “The purpose of your life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your happiness. It’s far greater than your family, your career,Don’t Go Blank When It Comes To Thanks
Sometimes, we can pray and ask God for so many things and be in a desperate need for His assistance, but when we get what we want we go blank, when it comes to thanking God. God is never insecure for Who He is, but he wants to be thankedIf Jesus Is The Reason For The Season What’s Your Reason For Celebrating
First of all, whoever heard of a celebration whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, award ceremony, etc. and the honoree is excluded from receiving any recognition or very little at all. The participants participating in the celebration receive all kinds of gifts, meals, presents great and small; and they get toLiving Life On The Edge
Most people call “living life on the edge” as having an adventurous perilous lifestyle; taking risks above and beyond what most people would do; to behave in a manner which creates risks for oneself; or constantly living at the point where something may happen or not happen depending on choices.”The Rock: Book 2 Part 3
Well, we are entering into the last chapter of the book of 2 Peter in our study of the Apostle Peter, the rock. Peter wrote 2 letters or epistles to the church, and we are concluding with the last chapter of the second letter. In this last chapter, Peter’s intentionsThe Rock: Book 2 Part 2
As we pick up in Chapter 2 of II Peter, we find previously, Peter had mentioned the prophets of the Old Testament who were holy men of God that spoke on God’s behalf, but even among them there were still false prophets. So, we find in all dispensations as GodThe Rock: Book 2 Part 1
As we begin our study in the book II Peter, we found in the book or letter of I Peter, the Apostle Peter dealt with the problems from outside; but in the book II Peter he deals with the problems from within, which can often be more difficult. He compelledThe Rock Book 1 Part 6
We left off last week in Chapter 5 with Apostle Peter as he gave the responsibilities of the Pastor to the flock of God as their Shepherd. Now, Peter addressed the responsibility of the flock to the Pastors or leaders. In I Peter 5:5 Peter addressed them as younger, not