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Can you Relate? Be Kind

1294) Have you ever noticed for many of us, carrying a conversation with, relating to and being kind to strangers can be so much easier than these things can be with those we know well? I have and I’ve spent some time exploring why this is often true. When you are around those you have
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Can You Relate? Arugments

1293) Is there someone in your life who is constantly goading you? Does this person seem to go out of the way to make that remark, knowing it will rub you the wrong way? I’m guessing most of my readers answered yes to my questions. What about you? Do you enjoy poking certain people with
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On the Hunt: A Pure Heart

1292) When I taught high school, unfortunately, I was a witness to several fights between teens. I won’t go into details here because I hate when people glorify violence, but I know in trying to separate the two fighting individuals, they could hurt me in doing so. In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul tells us to
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On the Hunt: Peace

1291) Peace is a superpower that sometimes we forget about. Why? Let’s consider it. What would your life be like if your body was at peace? How about your mind? Feelings? Relationships? Your soul? These things would drastically improve our lives and those who surround us. In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul instructs us to pursue
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Last Days: Slander

1309) There is a deadly “disease” that lurks in the shadows. Many people have it and don’t know. Some identify the disease in others but don’t diagnose it in themselves. This disease is slander. Slander may start out as an interesting negative tidbit about a person that is shared with another. This negative information often
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On the Hunt: Love

1290) In 1972, Dorothy Nolte wrote a poem many of you may remember. It was entitled, Children Learn What They Live. In this poem, Dorothy wrote if children live with criticism, they will learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live in fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
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On the Hunt: Faith

1289) I don’t know how you fare, but as soon as something breaks down and I take it for repair, the warrantee has just expired. Even so, warranties are important and it’s to your advantage that you are acquainted with the terms of this contract. In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul tells us to pursue or
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On the Hunt: Righteousness

1288) In Maine, there is a moose hunting lottery. If you wish to hunt these large awkward animals, you must register your name and hope on the day of the drawing, the officials pull yours. Once you receive your permit, it gives you permission to hunt moose in a designated area. Many who receive their
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Tattoos Considered

1287) Getting tattoos these days is common. I’ve seen many of these permanent pictures: animals, flowers, names and more. The thing I’ve always pondered is what do you do if you get someone’s name tattooed on you and then you both part ways, especially in embitterment? I know you can have the ink removed (which
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Genuineness

Genuineness 1286) When I taught high school Bible, we had a weekly competition called, “Bible Rivals”. This would be what some of us old-timers called “Sword Drills” when a Bible reference is called out and you try to find it in the Bible as fast as you can. Whoever found the verse first would win
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