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To earn the right to challenge someone else's decision you need to have a pretty good relationship with them or be pretty convinced that they are heading in the wrong direction. Reference: v.9 I do not want to seem to be trying to frighten you with my letters. (NIV Bible)
This weapon of vocal destruction is widely used by youth towards their peers. It allows them to unapologetically be as offensive as they would like. 2 Corinthians 2.5-11 Reference: v.5 If anyone has caused grief, he has not so much grieved me as he has grieved all of you, to some extent - not to put it too severely. (NIV Bible)
While our faith in God is essential to us, it can also be a great encouragement to others. 1 Thessalonians 2.17-3.13 Reference: v.6 But Timothy has just now come to us from you and has brought good news about your faith and love. He has told us that you always have pleasant memories of us and that you long to see us, just as we also long to see you. (NIV Bible)
Our culture is always pushing the 'bigger, better, stronger' idea but it's important for us to not get suckered into only following just these values. 1 Thessalonians 2.1-16 Reference: v.1 You know, brothers, that our visit to you was not a failure. (NIV Bible)
Linda Bailey is currently in the Philippines leading a short-term mission trip. For two weeks she will be sharing some of her favourite REAP posts. Here is the REAP she has chosen for today...
How do we treat those we live in close proximity to? Zechariah 3.1-10 Reference: v. 10 "'In that day each of you will invite his neighbour to sit under his vine and fig tree,' declares the Lord Almighty." (NIV Bible)
Affective analogies always work well for me when I am trying to learn new things. What would assist me now if I was to go into 'battle' in my own life? Ephesians 6.10-24 Reference: v.11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. (NIV Bible)
A big white dress and saying 'I do' does not resolve all conflict. Ephesians 5.22-33 Reference: v.33 However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. (NIV Bible)
There is good reason why the Grand Canyon is called 'grand'. It truly blew my mind to see how vast this gash in the earth's floor was. Ephesians 3.14-21 Reference: v.18 ...(that you) may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ (NIV Bible)
When asked what I do for a living, I have not yet been slammed for telling of my ministerial profession, it is usually followed with a distant interest that allows my questionner to fulfil their intrigue. Matthew 24.1-35 Reference: v.9 "Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me." (NIV Bible)
I'm the youngest of three girls. It is clear to say that we are all three completely unique individuals... And yet there are some similarities as well... Matthew 22.34-46 Reference: v.39 "And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.'" (NIV Bible) |
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