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A Threefold Chord

And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 “It’s me against the world. I don’t need help. I got myself into this situation — I can get myself out.” STOP! That mindset is ego, and ego leads us down aContinue reading “A Threefold Chord”

It’s Not the Enemy. It’s You!

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 It’s not the enemy. It’s your flesh.It’sContinue reading “It’s Not the Enemy. It’s You!”

Growth Takes Grit

For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it. Hebrews 12:11 Growth hurts. A seed must completely destroy itself to become the tree it was designed to be. To build muscle, the fibers must tear and rebuild. TheContinue reading “Growth Takes Grit”

Hidden But Honorable

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you. 1 Peter 5:6 We all want to be recognized and respected. When we put in the effort, we crave acknowledgment. But sometimes, our hard work goes unnoticed and unappreciated. That’s okay. Recognition from man isn’t theContinue reading “Hidden But Honorable”

Failure Is Fuel

But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. 1 Corinthians 15:10 We can’t avoid making mistakes. Failure is inevitable. If weContinue reading “Failure Is Fuel”

Clothe Yourself With Humility

Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians 3:12 We can learn something from everyone. The real question is—are we humble enough to listen? Too often, our ego gets in the way. Our flesh whispers that someone younger than us can’t be wise, or thatContinue reading “Clothe Yourself With Humility”