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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. Then the Jews said “See how he loved him!” John 11:35-36   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…

Rationalization   It’s an interesting word, Google it. Any time you’re coming up with good reasons to do evil things (especially religious-sounding ones), look over your shoulder. Rationalization is Satan’s most productive way of encouraging self–deception.  This evil-inspired logic provides safe cover for Satan to hide himself in your thinking. …

He Saw   “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Colossians 3:12   Compassion is the simple difference between denying reality and embracing it.  “He saw” is the headline of compassion in the life of Christ — eyes wide…

God Is At Work “Jesus gave them this answer, I tell you the truth the son can do nothing by himself, he can only do what he sees his father doing because whatever the father does the son also does. For the father loves the son and shows him all…