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Tenderness Is Fearlessness   “Father forgive them for they know not what they do”   When you look at Christ the King, you see the tendency toward tenderness.  It is upside-down in man’s world but right-side up in God’s world.  A true measure of courage is willingness to be tender…

Mind Clutter   Whether you’re sizing up a decision, a relationship, or a particular circumstance it can be taxing.  When your mind is filled with unlimited options decision-making can become very confusing.  God’s man is devoted fully to God’s purposes, and will not need a long list of options. Instead, he…

His Will is Your Power   Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1   In the end, every man will discipline himself to his strongest hope. To get the girl, we discipline ourselves to buy flowers, write sappy…

Satan Magnifies Misery   Before a word is on my tongue, Lord you know it completely. You hem me in behind and before and you lay your hand on me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Psalm 139:4-6   In the end, remember…

The Classic One Two Punch   It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35   The most lethal blow a man can give discontentment is a strong purpose for living.  That is why part of the Holy Spirit’s mission in your life is to keep you chasing God’s…

Expect Accusation from Within   “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Romans 8:1 A prosecuting attorney asks the witness, “Do you see the person responsible for the crime in the room?” In slow motion the witness points to the defendant and says, “That’s…

Dignity   God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son. John 3:16 Jesus tells a story about a Samaritan he came upon, a man beaten and lying in a ditch, as he traveled down a road.  He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil…

Discipleship   “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:13   Jesus knew that the measure of His mission would be His ability to reproduce Himself.  Otherwise the mission would not get done.  Jesus did a…

Satisfied   “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17   The Holy Spirit’s constant message to every believer is to find satisfaction in God. Joy and peace are the by-products of contentment…

Compassion   Jesus wept. John 11:35   That’s what made Jesus.  It’s what makes God’s man, God’s man. And in the process of seeing that need and responding in the character of Christ, God’s man can send a message more powerful than any deed and tower over lesser accomplishments.  Compassion…