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“Sacrifice” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
SACRIFICE – “’No’ could save your life!” Proverbs 25:27-28, Matthew 5:27-30 and Mark 8:34-36, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:23-33, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, Hebrews 12:1-3 I’ve read several books on counseling that describe all people as addicts in some form … Continue reading
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Christian Music Videos on “Sacrifice” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
Given the Lord Jesus’ own words that “Greater love has no man than this: that he lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13), the highest expression of love may be sacrifice. May these music videos and related Scriptures … Continue reading
Scriptures on “sacrifice”
This weekly sub-series can assist your physical and relational exercise of 24 dynamics of spiritual fitness in Scripture that parallel physical and relational fitness: balance, flexibility, initiative, partners, weight, etc. You can print some or all of the Scriptures and … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Sacrifice” (Ephesians 5:1-2)
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. (Ephesians 5:1-2) If you’d like to know more about who … Continue reading
“Sacrifice” (suggested applications)
The following is related to an earlier devotional post on “sacrifice”: because “no” could save your life. If you’re not familiar with this series, you may want to review some of the foundational articles and videos on W.A.I.T. training and … Continue reading
“Sacrifice” poster
This full color, 8″x10″ JPG is one in a series of twenty-four. It is designed to be framed for your home, office, etc. to promote meditation on Scripture and discussion of the biblical principles outlined in “W.A.I.T. training”, which you … Continue reading
“Sacrifice” – because ‘No’ could save your life
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes … Continue reading
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Christian Confidence 105: Security for the Present
As you may remember, last time we addressed the question, “What is our hope for the future?” We conclude this series with the logical follow-up: what is our security now to get us that better future? Said another way, last time was … Continue reading
“Stamina” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
STAMINA – “Good beginnings aren’t enough” Proverbs 24:16, Isaiah 40:21-26, Hosea 10:12, Galatians 5:6-7 and 6:9-10, Ephesians 6:16-18, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Hebrews 12:4-13 On 24 June 2011, the University of Virginia’s Cavaliers and the University of … Continue reading
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Christian Music Videos on “Stamina” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
Over and over, the Lord Jesus said that those who endure to the end will be saved. (Matthew 10:22, etc.) That is a hope that can only be realized by following Jesus by faith in Him. Without His sacrifice on … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Rest” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
Where do you go to find peace? Security? Revujination? Satisfaction? These and more are forms of rest that only a relationship of trust and submission to the Lord Jesus Christ can provide. I pray that the following music videos … Continue reading
Christian Marriage 204
“Hard Work” Last week we noted the Seventh Commandment as God’s basic design to reflect His image through faithfulness for godly unity in Christ. Even so, a relationship may only appear unified because there’s no visible conflict. The Lord calls … Continue reading
“Image” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
IMAGE – “It depends on who‟s looking!” (Genesis 4: 21-22, 26, 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Samuel 14 [Absalom‟s whole life story], Proverbs 31:30, Song of Songs 1:6, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 Corinthians 13:12, James 1:22-25, 1 Peter 3:4-5) Image is … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 108: “On these two commands hang all the Law”
Many of us either had a parent or knew one who ‘laid down the law’ with their children, and the only reason they gave for obedience was “Because I said so!” Thankfully, God is a lot clearer and more loving … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Genes” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
When any person is born-again by the saving work of Christ and His Spirit, they have a new Father and new “genes”. May this week’s videos encourage your faith and joyful service to the Lord in His Spirit and that … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 105: “…with all your soul”
“I would just die for some ice cream!” Well…not actually die. If I died, I couldn’t even eat it, right? But you’ve probably heard people say things much like that, and such exaggerations communicate a fundamental truth: we will sacrifice … Continue reading
“Balance” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
BALANCE – “True fitness is holistic” (Deuteronomy 6:5-9, Proverbs 30:7-9, Luke 10:27, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, Ephesians 4:15-16, 1 Timothy 5:23) God calls us to live for Him in every area of our lives. See Deuteronomy 6:5-9 and Luke 10:27, for … Continue reading
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Christian Wholeness 103: “Love your neighbor as yourself”
Throughout this series we’re exploring how to leverage wholeness for our lives. And since Jesus said that God’s Word is summed up in loving God and others, we can simplify the threat to our wholeness as neglect or distortion of … Continue reading
Scriptures on “weight”
This weekly sub-series can assist your physical and relational exercise of 24 dynamics of spiritual fitness in Scripture that parallel physical and relational fitness: balance, flexibility, initiative, partners, weight, etc. You can print some or all of the Scriptures and … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Vision” (physical pictures of Spiritual Life)
Many organizations from ministries to businesses to sporting teams use the concept of vision to guide their planning and daily decisions. In that sense, vision is a detailed view of a better future. The image should be so clear that everyone in the … Continue reading
God rewards (a 40-day devotional series)
(In 2017, I wrote this series for the 40 days prior to Easter to prepare our hearts and minds for the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. I’m reposting the series now for the 40 days after Easter to encourage us to … Continue reading
God restores (a 40-day devotional series)
(In 2017, I wrote this series for the 40 days prior to Easter to prepare our hearts and minds for the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. I’m reposting the series now for the 40 days after Easter to encourage us to … Continue reading
God forgives (a 40-day devotional series)
(In 2017, I wrote this series for the 40 days prior to Easter to prepare our hearts and minds for the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. I’m reposting the series now for the 40 days after Easter to encourage us to … Continue reading
God serves (a 40-day devotional series)
(In 2017, I wrote this series for the 40 days prior to Easter to prepare our hearts and minds for the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. I’m reposting the series now for the 40 days after Easter to encourage us to … Continue reading
God frees (a 40-day devotional series)
(In 2017, I wrote this series for the 40 days prior to Easter to prepare our hearts and minds for the significance of Jesus’ resurrection. I’m reposting the series now for the 40 days after Easter to encourage us to … Continue reading
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