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Tag Archives: success
The Blessing That Brings No Sorrow
“The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.”— Proverbs 10:22 (NLT) We live in a culture where wealth and success are sometimes pursued at any cost. People sacrifice health, family, friendships, even … Continue reading
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Are You Successful?
Success is one of the most misunderstood words in our world today. We often measure it by wealth, titles, possessions, influence, or achievements. Yet when we look at the Bible, we discover that God defines success very differently. Scripture challenges … Continue reading
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An Evening with Phil Rosenthal: Somebody Feed Phil
Last night Anna and I had the pleasure of seeing Phil Rosenthal, the creator and host of Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil, live on stage at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. What a fun evening it was—equal parts laughter, … Continue reading
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Tagged Calgary, connecting, entertaining, Everybody Loves Raymond, food, funny, humor, humorous, humour, insight, Jack Singer Concert Hall, joy for life, Phil Rosenthal, Ray Romano, Somebody Feed Phil, success, travel, warm
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Prosperity or Persecution? What Both Teach Us About Following Jesus
When you read the Bible, you notice a striking contrast: So what can modern Christians learn from this? Here are seven key lessons: 1. God’s Blessing Looks Different in Each Covenant 2. Both Prosperity and Suffering Can Serve God’s Purposes … Continue reading
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Tagged bear fruit, blessing, comfort, faithfulness, hardship, kingdom, New Testament, not of this world, Old Testament, peace, persecution, power, prosperity, success, teach, trials, trust Him, victory, wealth
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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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Tagged culture, downfall, follow, forgetfulness, God's Word, Godly counsel, humility, lead me, leaders, prayer, pride, prosperity, repentance, search me, secure, strength, strong, success, test
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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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Tagged ability, blessing, complaining, entitlement, family, friendship, generosity, gift, God-given, God-made, God's hand, good and perfect, gratitude, heart, humility, joy, mind, opportunities, pride, provision, question, realign, relationships, resources, self-made, self-reliance, serve, source, stewardship, success, talents, thanksgiving, true source
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Foolishness or Power? The Message of the Cross
“The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.”— 1 Corinthians 1:18 (NLT) The Cross Offends Human Logic To the world, … Continue reading
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When the Wicked Seem to Win
“Don’t envy sinners, but always continue to fear the Lord.You will be rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed.”—Proverbs 23:17–18 (NLT) Have you ever looked around and thought, “Why do people who ignore God seem to be doing … Continue reading
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Tagged envy, fear of the Lord, hope, illlusion, rewarded, sinners, struggle, success, winning
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The Gift of Unshakable Peace
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” – John 14:27 (NLT) We live in a world full of … Continue reading
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Tagged afraid, comfort, confusion, fear, gift, heart, His peace, His presence, Jesus Loves Me, peace, peace of mind, sorrow, success, troubled
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What It Means to Live a Truly Successful Life
What is success? For many, success is defined by career achievement, wealth, influence, or recognition. But the wisdom of Proverbs offers a radically different definition—one that goes beyond the temporary and touches the eternal. Proverbs 1:3 declares that its purpose … Continue reading
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