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One for the Road – “Knowledge and Wisdom”
Knowledge and wisdom. They are not the same. Knowledge deals with information. Wisdom deals with judgment. So…a person can be well-informed…but lack the ability to make good judgments. King Solomon was known for his wisdom – unexcelled in his day. But…in later life he became an idolater. He turned away from God’s […]
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One for the Road – “The Absent God”
The absent God. Or…so it sometimes seems. The psalmist said: “Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?” Job said: “When he passes me, I cannot see him; when he goes by, I cannot perceive him.” When God is needed most…He is absent. Or so it seems. Consider this. The […]
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One for the Road – “Wasted Years”
Wasted years. They feel like a weight around the neck. Years of addiction…an abusive relationship…an unfulfilling job. But…when you bring your life to Jesus…He transforms the wasted years into something meaningful. The Bible puts it this way: “…And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten…” In […]
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One for the Road – “Hating Evil”
Hating evil…loving people. Godly influence is measured in this balance. If all you see is evil…you’re being a negativist. If all you see is loving people…you’ll become permissive. The key is to separate the two. Hate evil – fight vigorously against it. But…love people — and do all you can to lead them to […]
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One for the Road – “Reaching and Resting”
Reaching and resting. Getting them in balance is a life-long challenge. All reaching will wear you out. All resting will make you unproductive. Paul talks about reaching – pressing toward the mark. But…he also talked about resting – content in every situation. Jesus set His goals on the cross – always reaching […]
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One for the Road – “Esteemed by God”
Esteemed by God. What a position of privilege. Of all human aspirations…this is the greatest. Loved by God – that’s amazing. To be accepted by God – that’s hard to comprehend. But…to be esteemed by God – that defies description. Yet…that’s the promise: “This is the one I esteem: he who is […]
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One for the Road – “Careless Words”
Careless words. These are words that depreciate people…and dishonor God. Sometimes it’s face to face. But…usually it’s behind people’s backs. They’re careless words…void of reflection and thought. Jesus warned: “But I tell you that men will have to give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have […]
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One for the Road – “The End of Patience”
The end of patience. Watch out! That’s a very dangerous place. Like a volcanic eruption – the pressure builds until there is an explosion. It can happen with people at work…at church…or even at home. You tolerate…make excuses…invent alibis – then it happens. You lose control…and emotions take over. That’s the […]
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One for the Road – “Does My Life Matter?”
Does my life matter? Do I have any value? Is there any purpose for my life? These are questions we all ask. If you toss a rock into a lake…how long will it be before the splash has disappeared? Is life like that? A quick splash…and soon the ripples have all disappeared? […]
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One for the Road – “A Lonely Road”
A lonely road. That’s how it feels – sometimes. For example. The conversation shifts…when you walk into the room. People accuse you of being narrow-minded…and intolerant. Jesus spoke about this: “…strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life….” But…it’s your response that matters most. Here’s an […]
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