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Sunday, I preached on leaving the past behind. I know this is an issue everyone has to confront. Here is a quick recap: 3 biblical metaphors that describe the dangers of dwelling on the past: Putting your hand to the plow and looking back causes you to make a mess of the present and the future. This morning, Pastor Frank preached on this passage, talking about our need for personal cleansing. As I was reflecting on this story, I realized we often try to cleanse ourselves the wrong way, as Naaman wanted to do, and complain there is no change in our lives. Naaman was from the kingdom of Syria, or Aram. [...] “fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” (Philippians 2: 2 NKJV) In the same way that Heb. 11: 1 defines faith, and 1 Cor. 13: 4 – 7 defines love, so these words define true Biblical unity. To be like-minded is to: Have the same love [...] Don’t know about you, but there is just no way I am good enough for Heaven. That’s why I’m thankful for Jesus. What about you? Check this clip out, and then step on the scale for yourself:
Been thinking about offenses. I’ve been offended many times, but the question I can never get away from is “so what are you going to do about it?” Oh, there are so many options. Spread it to someone else, retaliate, hold a grudge, offer the silent treatment, to name a few. Or, you can just [...] |
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