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Entries in the Importance category
Questions
He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes, …
Standing on the Promises
I used to make New Year’s resolutions, but I found that by mid-January I would be wallowing in failure. Positive change is good, but so very difficult. I have come to realize that striving for…
The Wonderful "Smallness" of Christmas
When we first moved to Hungary in 1996, we shopped in small local stores. Over the years, however, "megastores" and malls popped up around the city. These changes reflected the notion that…
Growing in Child-Likeness: Safe and Secure
We know that God's children do not make a practice of sinning, for God's Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. We know that we are the children of God and the world…
Growing in Child-Likeness - Protecting My Heart
Dear children, keep away from anything that might take God's place in your hearts. 1 John 5:21 NLT …
Alone with God
But when He was alone with His own disciples, He explained everything. Mark 4:34 NIV …
Letting It Go
Holding on requires letting go. For instance, to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand. Grasping the things that matter in life requires releasing my grip on the…
Why Is It Important To Watch The Whole Movie?
Sometimes I judge a movie by its title, by the opinions of others, or by watching the trailer. I never really know the movie however, until I have actually seen it. Sometimes I find that people make…
What Distracts Me As I Follow Jesus?
The story of Jesus' visit to the home of Martha and Mary has often troubled me. Maybe that is because I identify with Martha. Being a Type A, goal-oriented person concerned with outcomes, impact,…
Guard My Heart
What determines the course of my life? Obviously, it includes such things as the family of my birth, the opportunities and difficulties of life, and my choices. However, the Bible says that something…