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Hebrews 12
As we enter into Holy week, our sermon looked at the sacrifice of Jesus from Hebrews 12:1-3: 1. We must expect adversity, but we can also learn and benefit from challenges. 2. You can live in victory as you keep… Continue Reading →
Extraordinary results come from ordinary people with uncommon discipline. Uncommon discipline leads to extraordinary results, but uncommon discipline seems in short supply. Discipline is often difficult at the onset, but for those who choose the way of discipline, they will… Continue Reading →
The writer of the book of Hebrews enjoins us to pursue peace with others and to live a life of holiness: Pursue peace with all people, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. (Hebrews 12:14) Although… Continue Reading →
Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars. Dwight D. Eisenhower This is a bold statement from one of the leading generals of World War Two. The Apostle Paul cautions us that we are in a spiritual battle. How… Continue Reading →
The pain of discipline costs far less than the pain of regret. Wayne Cordeiro Cordeiro points out in The Divine Mentor that wisdom teaches us the lesson before we make the mistake, whereas consequences demand that you make the mistake… Continue Reading →
Too many people have uphill desires with downhill habits John Maxwell John Maxwell declares that everything worthwhile is uphill. You know that anything worth having is worth the effort. Theodore Roosevelt lived by this creed, “Nothing in the world is… Continue Reading →
What comes to your mind when you think of discipline? Many of us tend to look at discipline as an unwanted, but necessary aspect of life. It’s something we need to do, but don’t necessarily want to do. The author… Continue Reading →
1. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11) 2. The road of discipline leads to a rewarding destination…. Continue Reading →
What enables you to persevere when you desperately want to quit? The writer of Hebrews gives us sage advice for running well in the race of life, Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let… Continue Reading →
It’s frustrating how entrenched sinful habits can become in our lives. God has provided many wonderful pleasures for us, but the effects of the fall have adulterated what God meant for good. For example, the enjoyment of good food has… Continue Reading →
You may experience delight in a variety of ways – the company of God friends, eating a delicious meal, or enjoying a beautiful sunset. Although David was facing some difficult challenges, he found delight in doing God’s will, I delight… Continue Reading →
Have you ever participated in a race? If so how was that experience for you? Your hope is to run the race well and the question we want to address is, “How can I run the race well?” The writer of… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been disappointed by your expectations? The hardest situation is when you have high expectations but a poor experience and we often emerge disappointed or deeply discouraged. The disciples experienced this emotion during passion week. Jesus entered Jerusalem… Continue Reading →
I recently read How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough. A fascinating concept that Tough describes in this book is the research of Angela Duckworth on the topic of “Grit”. Grit may be… Continue Reading →
