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What Rubs Off on You?
We humans are very good at imitation. We often don't even realize we're doing it. When you were a baby, you learned how to talk and walk by imitation. As a child you learned what behaviors are acceptable by imitation. As an adult you learn things much the same way....
Spiritual Maturity
I was looking through some notes I've taken, and I found a section that contains notes on maturity right next to each other. I thought it would be good to share. We all have to grow up, but we can remain immature for a lifetime. Spiritual growth and maturity are...
When You Don’t Know the Plan
The little kids' class at church has been learning about Joseph lately (Genesis 37 and 39-45). Joseph had a pretty complicated life, and for the better part of it I don't think he knew why. Joseph was his father's favorite son, causing jealousy among his older...
Image Bearers
A piece of the sermon yesterday stood out to me, so I thought I'd share. When God made the first man and woman, He created them "in His image" and "after His likeness." (Genesis 1:26-27) When you look at the Hebrew for the words "image" and "likeness," they each have...
God’s Forgiveness – David the King
This particular event happened after chapters in 2 Samuel detailing how David had subdued in battle other peoples and enemies around Israel, and how God was the one who established everything and kept David safe in all his victories. After all that we find David...
Content or Stagnant?
There's a difference between being content and being stagnant. Contentment has to do with being happy with what you have. Stagnancy is when you don't do anything with what you have. Contentment comes with its share of moving resources. God gives to you so you can give...