Examining Scripture: “Be of the same mind one toward another.Mind not high things,but condescend to men of low estate.Be not wise in your own conceits.Recompense to no man evil for evil.Provide things honest in the sight of all men."Romans 12:16-17 Evaluating Soil: Hospitality requires a selfless frame of mind. It takes our minds off of ourselves, our responsibilities, and our problems ...
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Examining Scripture: “Be of the same mind one toward another.Mind not high things,but condescend to men of low estate.Be not wise in your own conceits.Recompense to no man evil for evil.Provide things honest in the sight of all men."Romans 12:16-17 Evaluating Soil: We’re often taught to strive for independence and individuality and are encouraged to think for ourselves. Look at our ...
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Examining Scripture: “Be of the same mind one toward another.Mind not high things,but condescend to men of low estate.Be not wise in your own conceits.Recompense to no man evil for evil.Provide things honest in the sight of all men."Romans 12:16-17 Evaluating Soil: Disunity, disrespect, disharmony, disdain, dysfunction, and dishonesty are not behaviors of people who claim to believe in ...
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Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep."Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: After a long hot summer like we’ve had, it’s nice to see a possible end to the heat. This year, we’ve had a run of higher temperatures than we’ve seen in a while, and for a longer period of time. This has made laboring ...
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Examining Scripture: “Bless them which persecute you:bless, and curse not,Rejoice with them that do rejoice,and weep with them that weep."Romans 12:14-15 Evaluating Soil: Ugh! Blessing those which persecute us? That’s a tall order. I mean, we’re only human after all. We have emotions, different personalities, reputations to uphold, pride, self-respect, other things to do, and sensitive ...
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