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Tag Archives: putting God first
Self-Denial
Psalm 132:1 is an interesting verse—“Lord, remember David and all his self-denial.” The text goes on to recount how David put the Lord’s concerns above his own. Self-denial is a challenging concept. We are familiar with the teaching of Jesus … Continue reading
Your Turn to Choose
Remember those painful moments on the playground or in gym class when kids would choose sides for team sports? The captains of each team would dutifully pick who they thought were the best players until finally everyone had been chosen. … Continue reading
Godliness and Prosperity
Now that the dust has settled from the results of the election in Kentucky this past Tuesday, maybe it is time for a little reflection on what happened. I consider myself an optimist, but I am somewhat cautious about the … Continue reading
First Things First
I just read that Chick-fil-A has surpassed KFC in sales in the United States. The Colonel has been relegated to second place in spite of the fact that Chick-fil-A has fewer restaurants than KFC. In addition to this, all Chick-fil-A … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged Chick-Fil-A, Christian businesses, illustration, KFC, Matthew 6:33, priorities, putting God first
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Main Thing
“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”—Stephen Covey. Many self-help gurus continually emphasize the need to prioritize. They remind us that we shouldn’t spend too much time on trivial matters and that we must avoid … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged illustration, main thing, Matthew 6:33, priorities, putting God first, Stephen Covey
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