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Adding things in gets tough…
We throw away relationships quickly as well. Christians are no better at marriage commitment these days than non-Christians.
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Add in Self-Control
As I work my way through the characteristics of 2 Peter 1:5-7, this is one where I feel like writing, “I’ll get back to you on this one.” This word carries the connotation of one who has mastered their desires. The word refers to sensual desires. Not just sexual desires, but anything to do with the senses. Control. In Galatians…
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Add to your goodness knowledge
I have found the more I dig into the Word, the more I am propelled into a life of prayer.
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Add to your faith goodness…
The next characteristic in 2 Peter 1:5 is goodness. Other translations say “excellence” or “moral excellence.” It is a virtuous course of thought, feeling and action. When we have faith, we need to add the action. The action needs to be virtuous. We are called to right thinking. The course of action is dwell on the goodness of God. Our…
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Make Every Effort…
2 Peter 1:5ff I have challenged my church to take one of the characteristics listed in 2 Peter 1:5-7 and meditate on it each day this next week. We don’t have to do one a day. If it takes two days, or a week, it’s okay. The goal is to see what happens when we “make every effort” to add…
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Growth and Life in the Power of the Spirit
My message this week will focus on Ephesians 4 and 2 Peter 1. While I have posted my text, which is rare for me, I also wanted to add some links for the exercise I recommended in my message. At the end of my message, I suggested taking each one of the characteristics Peter listed and doing basic devotional study.…
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Rick Mansfield is HERE
There is only one thing I’ve done faster than Rick… move to WordPress. He finally did it. (He still does everything BETTER than me.) But… he’s here. Visit his blog, and then if you haven’t read anything of his before, there is a link on his blog to his old site. You’ll love it!
