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“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) In medieval times, the Crown Jewels of England were kept under a legendary “double guard”…
“Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) In medieval times, the Crown Jewels of England were kept under a legendary “double guard”…
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) The gospel of Jesus Christ is the most precious treasure ever entrusted to human hands.…
Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us. 2 Timothy 1:14 (NIV) When parents deposit their life savings into a secure trust fund for their child’s future,…
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15 Good intentions aren’t enough. Many believers have wounded others deeply while claiming…
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 Gray hair doesn’t guarantee spiritual maturity (and that goes for me too!)…
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15 Real growth hurts. Just ask any athlete who’s pushed through muscle pain…
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15 Truth without love is like a sword without a hilt – dangerous…
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. Ephesians 4:15 Truth is the foundation of our faith and relationships. In a world…
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:9-10 (NIV) In…
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:10 (NIV Without regular updates, a smartphone quickly becomes obsolete. It can’t handle new apps or connect with the latest technology. In…
“and have put on the new self” Colossians 3:10a (NIV) Designer clothes often come with a hefty price tag and the promise of elevating our appearance and status. People invest thousands in these garments, hoping to feel more confident, attractive,…
“since you have taken off your old self with its practices” Colossians 3:9b (NIV) Have you ever cleaned out your closet and found clothes that just aren’t “you” anymore? Maybe it’s that old band t-shirt from high school or those…