Self-Control

2254) Our long-term plan was to move to Maine eventually, so in the years before our move, we would bring stuff up from down south to store here until our relocation time. We had a building on the premises where we stored things, and it was broken into twice, and then our camper we later
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Just the Two of You

2253) If you are around people, and all of us are, there will be conflict from time to time. It’s easy to get into the habit of venting our frustrations with others when it’s a matter that concerns a third person. Venting often brings some relief from the frustration, yet a better option is found
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People Change

2252) Because I teach grades 4-6, when my young scholars come back to visit over the period of a few years, they can change enough for me not to recognize them, much less remember their names. This is easy to predict. As I look back over my 60 years or so, I see how I
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Before I Knew You

2251) Many years ago, I had the privilege of spending the summer between 11th and 12th grade in Gibraltar with Teen Missions International. There were so many things I learned and experienced that summer that are still a part of my life. One of the first things that placed God’s fingerprint on my soul was
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Building Up

2250) Someone asked me recently if it bothers me to write of any topic in these minute devotions when it’s clear I need to incorporate the message more into my life. I smiled and said to them that I write these devotions as much for myself as I do for others. One such topic I
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Wise Marketing

2249) When I first moved into the realm of writing for a business, I made many mistakes. I thought snagging any literary agent was the goal and entering any writing competitions that came to my awareness was good. I have since realized the fallacy of these ideas. After all, I want someone working for me
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Effective Leaders

2248) Most people are leaders in some form or another. Yes, I think there is a gift of leadership as seen in preachers, teachers, etc. But on some level, most of us are leaders. You don’t have to be a “leader” in the formal sense, and Colossians 3:12 confirms this. Paul tells us as God’s
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Seeing is Believing?

2247) “Seeing is believing” is a phrase that sounds reasonable, but is it, really? I ask this question because if we stop and think about this phrase; we realize it’s faulty. There are so many things in the physical world we cannot see and yet exist. For example, there’s oxygen, thoughts and wind. We can
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Companions

2246) Those of us who are around tweens and teens know it’s important to remind them to choose their friends carefully. Why? Because we know the wisdom of 1 Corinthians 15:33. It says, Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals. (ESV) The influence of others on our lives is tremendous, and it’s not
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Make Yourself Available

2245) I have a friend whom I admire greatly. He has multiple gifts and talents, and how do I know? He uses them for God. When I asked my friend how he got so involved in our community, he said simply, I made myself available. Proverbs 22:29 tells us, Do you see a man skillful
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