Category: God Idea

  • Repentance: God Idea #18

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    Harley H
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    Repentance is a hard word to hear because it means change, and change is hard. And sometimes we don’t really want to change, we’re enjoying the temporary pleasure of what we need to repent of. So how can we tell if there’s been true repentance? Have you ever heard a child say “I’m sorry”, and…

  • Maturing: God Idea #17

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    Harley H
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    Oh how I would love to be an “instant” mature believer, not failing in anything, always choosing to do the right thing. But that’s not how God works in our lives, He keeps working on us bit by bit, and we need to contribute by adding on good decisions, effective actions, and a willingness to…

  • Pride: God Idea #16

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    Harley H
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    All too often the reason we fight and quarrel is because of pride and ego. As humans we don’t like to be wrong, we like to think we “know it all”. At least that’s what I struggle with at times. Scripture tells that that pride and strife (ie. fighting) walk alongside each other. It can…