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2 Reminders For When Leading Gets Tough
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Joshua had held his spear toward Ai, as a sign to destroy the city, and did not draw it back until all the people of Ai were destroyed. (Joshua 8:26 NCV) I love how young Joshua is pictured in this passage of scripture. The whole Achan fiasco had just transpired a chapter earlier and…
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What To Do When People Hurt You // A Lesson From Joseph
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Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Can I do what only God can do? You meant to hurt me, but God turned your evil into good to save the lives of many people, which is being done. (Genesis 50:19, 20 NCV) For those of us that have read through the Bible or…
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I’m A Recovering Pharisee
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I’m a recovering Pharisee. It’s true. I’m one of those people that likes to “do.” I’m not a sit still, wait for things to happen, and live with the results kind of guy. I’m the go and make it happen, don’t wait, it has to be earned if I want it kind of person.…
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…But the Lord…
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…because the Lord was with him; and whatever he did, the Lord made it prosper. (Genesis 39:23) At the end of Genesis 39, we read that The Lord was with Joseph. If you go back and read that chapter and see it in context, it kinda feels like the Bible is lying to us.…
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When A Little Is Enough
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It’s a scene that would do great in a Hollywood movie or on a stage somewhere on Broadway…. – Jesus has just healed a man with leprosy. – LEPROSY! – that’s not a small cold, that’s a big deal and Jesus did it without any problems. On top of all that, He asked the…
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Why We Wait
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I love the story of Lazarus in John 11. I don’t know why, but it’s one of those stories that I can read over and over again and see something new every time. I love how in control of the situation Jesus is and how out of control Mary and Martha are throughout the…