Examining God’s Word “See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Our homes, the places where we spend time and savor life can also be the places where we slack off, waste energy, or lose direction, our ...
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Examining God’s Word "See then that ye walk circumspectly,not as fools, but as wise,Redeeming the time,because the days are evil.Wherefore be ye not unwise,but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”Ephesians 5:15-17 Evaluating Our Garden Here we are racing into a new calendar with a fresh start and a chance to make the most of the time we’ve been given. Are we ready to walk or run ...
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Examining Scripture: "Be not overcome of evil,but overcome evil with good."Romans 12:21 Evaluating Soil: It is my prayer that everyone has been having a pleasant, peaceful, and happy holiday season. As we wrap up another three hundred and sixty-five days, and our look at Romans 12, let’s consider this year’s harvest. Did we reap good or evil fruit from our life’s garden? Were we ...
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Examining Scripture: "Be not overcome of evil,but overcome evil with good."Romans 12:21 Evaluating Soil: Having the spirit of hospitality is a good thing. It’s valuable. It’s a mindset that comes from a lifestyle dedicated to holiness. It doesn’t hurt anyone and welcomes others into our spaces to share good things with them. When we open our hearts and homes to others, we open our ...
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Examining Scripture: "Be not overcome of evil,but overcome evil with good."Romans 12:21 Evaluating Soil: Christmas is a beautiful time of celebration that most of us look forward to. It’s one of the festive occasions we get to experience each year, and it can be filled with happy memories. Sadly, many people aren’t able to enjoy their holidays because they are too overcome with the ...
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