Monthly Archives: March 2012

Self-Made Man

Psalms 147: 11 “The Lord takes pleasure in those who reverently and worshipfully fear Him, in those who hope in His mercy and loving-kindness.” In reality there is no such thing as a self-made man. There can’t be because every … Continue reading

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What Goes In Must Come Out

For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. – Matthew 12:34 The best metaphor for this that I know is that if all you eat is potato chips and ice cream then you’re never going to get … Continue reading

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Running On Empty. . ?

Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 5: 17-18) We, as Christians, not only need to … Continue reading

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To Gain Is To Give Up; To Live Is To Die

Proverbs 12:23-24 (New King James Version (NKJV) 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness. 24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. A wise … Continue reading

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The Barbarian Way by Erwin Raphael McManus

What do you picture when you hear the word barbarian? Do you picture a caveman trying to figure out fire? A man on Wall Street shouting out scandalous words? Maybe you even picture someone at a four star restaurant talking with their mouth … Continue reading

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Skills Needed for 21st Century Jobs

“Despite our high rate of unemployment, 300,000 jobs go unfilled largely because many of the unemployed lack the skills needed today as a result of technological progress.” -Kim Campbell A study in 1997 showed that 20% of the workforce are professional, less … Continue reading

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