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Tag Archives: pride
When God’s Strength Shows Up in Our Weakness
Scripture: “But He said to me, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 Life has a way of revealing our limitations. We all face moments when we feel inadequate—too tired, too … Continue reading
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Tagged compassion, dependence, faith, Favor, God's power, God's strength, God's timing, grace, His strength, humility, lessons, limitations, limits, My power, patience, perseverance, pride, rely on God, strength, struggles, weakness
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Winning the Battle of the Mind
In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul gives us a picture of spiritual warfare that is just as relevant today as it was in the first century:We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and … Continue reading
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Tagged battle, behavior, beliefs, crucified with Christ, deception, freedom, God's will, haughty spirit, heart, His image, humility, life, mind, prayer, pride, pure, renewing, scripture, spiritual battle, spiritual growth, strongholds, things above, thoughts, transformed, truth, victory, whatever is right
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Seven Lessons from the Shortest Book in the Old Testament
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament—just one chapter long—but it delivers a message that still speaks to us today. In its brief verses, Obadiah addresses pride, justice, compassion, and the ultimate reign of God. Here are seven … Continue reading
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When Strength Leads to Forgetfulness
In 2 Chronicles 12:1 we read a sobering line about King Rehoboam: “But when Rehoboam was firmly established and strong, he abandoned the Law of the Lord, and all Israel followed him in this sin.” What a tragic summary. Rehoboam, … Continue reading
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God’s Promise in Every Temptation
Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 10:12–13 carry both a warning and a promise: “If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is … Continue reading
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What Do You Have That God Hasn’t Given You?
In 1 Corinthians 4:7, Paul asks a question that stops us in our tracks: “What do you have that God hasn’t given you?” It’s a short sentence, but it carries an ocean of meaning. In one breath, Paul sweeps away … Continue reading
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Overcoming a Critical Spirit: Learning to Speak Life
“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” — Ephesians 4:29 (NLT) My uncle passed away recently at the age of … Continue reading
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How to Win the Inner Battles
Every one of us fights private battles—internal struggles that few people see but all of us feel. Paul describes this daily war in Galatians 5 as a conflict between our sinful nature and the Holy Spirit: “The sinful nature wants … Continue reading
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Christ in Me: My New Identity
Verse: “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave … Continue reading
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The Humbling Path to Healing: Lessons from Naaman’s Encounter with Elisha
One of the most remarkable stories of healing in the Old Testament is found in 2 Kings 5—the account of Naaman, the powerful Syrian commander who was also a leper. It’s a story that beautifully weaves together themes of pride, … Continue reading
