Although it wasn’t wrapped with ribbons and a card attached with your name, at the moment of conception you were given a gift: the gift of time. Time is a period of measurable duration. It is an intermission in eternity. Time is a limited, priceless resource that […]
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13
Oct
2021
Time is the Resource of Life
06
Oct
2021
The Ten Commandments are the Boundaries of Life
The Ten Commandments found in Exodus, chapter 20, were not given for the purpose of restraint, but for our protection. God’s laws are accompanied with the freedom of choice because He will not violate our will. The boundaries contain wise counsel that can prevent us from the […]
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29
Sep
2021
Temptation is the Test of Life
Have you ever been listening to a broadcast when suddenly it was interrupted with an irritating noise followed by the words, “This is only a test?” Temptation is only a test. It is satan’s attempt to get you to become something you are not. Temptation is a […]
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22
Sep
2021
Temperance is the Self-Control of Life
We live in a society of little or no restraints. Its philosophy is, “If it feels good, do it.” In diametric opposition, temperance is self-control. It is an outward sign of a disciplined life which reveals the motive of the soul. We can plan our actions, but […]
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15
Sep
2021
Temperament is the Disposition of Life
Temperament is the God-given characteristics that govern our disposition. Disposition is defined as one’s customary frame of mind, nature, or temperament. Temperament plays an important role in success in life because it affects behavioral patterns, emotional tendencies, and mental attitudes. Personality traits are stimulated by environmental, outside […]
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08
Sep
2021
Tears are the Catharsis of Life
When my youngest son was ten years old the wind was knocked out of him while playing football. It frightened him and he cried. One of his coaches said, “Football players don’t cry.” Blake said, “This one does!” The philosophy that men don’t cry has been passed […]
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01
Sep
2021
Sympathy is the Condolence of Life
Sympathy is the first step toward compassion. Sympathy, empathy, and compassion are all interrelated. Pity is merely feeling sorry for someone. To sympathize is to understand their grief and misery. To empathize is to feel their pain. Condolence is the compassionate expression of sympathy that causes us […]
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25
Aug
2021
Success is the Reward of Life
The story is told that a wealthy man was being buried “in style” with his Cadillac, expensive jewelry, and opulence of wealth. Someone overheard a remark between two men nearby, “Now that is really living!” Of course, that is not living, but in reality, God does want […]
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18
Aug
2021
Submission is the Servitude of Life
The person who stands on the stage in the spotlight, or sits in the office with a title on the door is often envied because it appears to be a glamorous position. In reality, the status of leadership is that of a servant. To lead others, you […]
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11
Aug
2021
Style is the Spice of Life
Have you ever thought about how boring it would be if God had made all of us exactly alike? Can you imagine everyone created with cookie cutter conformity? God designed every person uniquely different. Our differences produce a variety of styles, which add spice to life. A […]
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