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As soon as I placed wheels on my feet I realised how many bumps and grooves there were on the ground's surface. All these bumps and grooves did not stop me from rollerblading, they just made the learning more challenging. Reference: v. 6.3 We put no stumbling block in anyone's path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. (NIV Bible)
Some people will take charge. Other people will work diligently. And then there are other people...
2 Thessalonians 3.1-18 Reference: v.11 We hear that some among you are idle. They are not busy; they are busybodies. (NIV Bible)
I know it's ridiculous but this year I realised that I had a warped sense of following God. 1 Kings 20.35-43 Reference: v.37 The prophet found another man and said, "Strike me, please." So the man struck him and wounded him. (NIV Bible)
What a huge responsibility to be a representative of God. That's like you are an ambassador for the embassy of Heaven!! 1 Kings 15.33-16.14 Reference: v.7a Moreover, the word of the Lord came
Unfortunately, children pick up the negative habits of their parents as well as the positive ones. 1 Kings 15.1-8 Reference: v.3 He committed all the sins his father had done before him; his heart was not fully devoted to the Lord his God, as the heart of David his forefather had been. (NIV Bible)
A few years ago I started taking Swing Dancing classes… The challenge in the class came when you had to practice those steps with a partner who had not quite perfected the same move. 1 Kings 8.46-61 Reference: v.61 “But your hearts must be fully committed to the Lord our God, to live by his decrees and obey his commands, as at this time.” (NIV Bible)
"Who do you think you are, God?" Sometimes people can be accused of acting like God in a particular situation. Ephesians 4.17-32 Reference: v.24 ...and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righeousness and holiness. (NIV Bible)
We are able to hid our religious beliefs if we want to. Imagine if our accent gave away that we were Christians! Matthew 26.69-75 Reference: v.73 After a little while, those standing there went up to Peter and said, "Surely you are one of them, for your accent gives you away." (NIV Bible)
The only reason that people carry weapons is to attack or if they think they will be attacked. Matthew 26.47-56 Reference: v.51 With that, one of Jesus’ companions reached for his sword, drew it out and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear. (NIV Bible)
In my wedding vows I declared how much I love my husband by saying, 'I love you more than sleep!' Matthew 26.31-46 Reference: v.41 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." (NIV Bible) |
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