“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” (Romans 12:2 NIV) *Please read carefully this third teaching by Pastor Rick Warren on the subject of our Worldview. This is the only time in the four years of offering this blog that I’ve dedicated three straightContinue reading “Four Steps to Strengthening Your Worldview (Part 3)”
Tag Archives: Self-control
Salvation (Part 2)
“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12 NLT) In a very real sense, personal salvation, the ability of an individual person to be saved, wasn’t available until the Holy Spirit was given. How do I know that? Because accordingContinue reading “Salvation (Part 2)”
Are We Loving Like Jesus?
“You have heard the law that says, ‘love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:43-45a NLT) Jesus asks a very revealing question a few verses after theContinue reading “Are We Loving Like Jesus?”
Are You a Good Forgetter?
“But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets your free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.” (James 1:25 NLT) Having just turned 76 a few days ago I can bear witness to the truth that your memoryContinue reading “Are You a Good Forgetter?”
Trying to Get “Self” Out of Self-Control
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! (Galatians 5:23 NLT) On many levels I believe it’s safe to say that for many of us when we first come to Jesus, we’re out ofContinue reading “Trying to Get “Self” Out of Self-Control”
A Closer Look at Self-Control
“By His divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.” (2 Peter 1:3 NLT) Self-control, or lack thereof, is at the root of a lot of wrong that is done in the name of Jesus. The word that is translated “self-control” in the New Living Translation is translated “temperance”Continue reading “A Closer Look at Self-Control”
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