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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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One for the Road – “Basing the Argument”

Basing the argument.  That is…what is the foundation on which the argument for a righteous cause rests?   The choices are one of two:  Human reason…or divine revelation.   Sometimes…Christians try to mix…

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One for the Road – “Packing for Eternity”

Packing for eternity.  That is…what will you take with you when you die?   An enjoyable trip depends on thoughtful packing.   So…what should you pack for the journey into eternity?   A devoted…

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One for the Road – “In Jest”

In jest.  That’s a common part of conversation.   It is an attempt to soften a point…by adding humor.   Typically…it is a harmless part of a discussion.  But…sometimes it can be hurtful.   People…

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