There is a duty of fault-finding. The Master Himself teaches it. In the Sermon on the Mount, He makes it very plain. We must note carefully, however, where the duty begins. We are to look first after our own faults. “Why do you look at the mote that is in your brother’s eye–but do not consider the beam that is in your own eye?”
We must consider the beam that is in our own eye!
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You can live the life you love, even in the face of the most challenging circumstances. While sometimes it may appear that life throws more obstacles in your path than you can handle, you can always choose to be happy. Yes, you are that powerful. However, at the time of accounting we should not be surprised at the place that we have earned in the heart of Christ. Romans 8:18 states For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Becoming a Character of Faith
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This is a chart to help you with “excuses” that may be hindering your recovery. This is to be used in conjunction with the transcript of the Workshop on Excuses given by Rich Dixon.
This worksheet will help you in identifying your present support network and assist you in building a stronger support network.
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Do you suspect you may have an eating disorder? Perhaps you have read about the common signs and symptoms of eating disorders and recognize them in yourself. Maybe you are experiencing health changes such as weakness or dizziness, digestive problems or dental problems and you think they are caused by certain food behaviors.
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“Nobody could possibly understand how it feels.”
“If people knew what I really think, they wouldn’t want to be near me.”
“I’m sure I’m the only person who feels like this.”
“I can’t let anyone know what I’ve done. They’d despise me.”
Have you ever said, or thought, any of these? I have.
Risk: Stories Worth Telling (Part 4) Read More »
I’ve been spending a lot of time recently with a young man who’s on a difficult journey. He wants everyone to learn from his experiences.
Everyone.
Relationships: Stories Worth Telling (Part 3) Read More »
Do you think your story is worth telling?
I believe the answer is emphatically “Yes!”
Truth: Stories Worth Telling (Part 1) Read More »
One of the most important questions we can ask ourselves, is what God thinks of us.
One has pointed out that in every man, there are four different men:
the man whom the neighbors see,
the man whom one’s family sees,
the man whom the person himself sees,
and the man whom God sees.
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Love will find a way. Indifference will find an excuse.
“I’d really like to get together, but I’m awfully busy right now.”
I don’t doubt that my friend is really busy. But guess what—we’re ALL busy. The message I heard was, “Having lunch with you isn’t as important as the other things I’m choosing to do.”
Is that unfairly harsh? Perhaps, but it got me thinking about the difference between reasons and excuses. I’d like to do a series of three articles about this topic, pointing toward Friday’s thoughts that may ruffle a few feathers.
I’d Really Like To….. (Excuses Part 1) Read More »
