Category Archives: Conceit

Four servants of God who battled fierce despair

Posted on March 5, 2020 by

Four servants of God. Each one reached an extremely low point in life. All of them felt that life was no longer worth living. Continue reading →

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Are you a cantankerous Christian?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

Whether old or young, ask yourself if you’re known for being cantankerous and irritable or gracious and grateful. Continue reading →

Posted in Antagonists, Attitude, Behavior, Complaining, Conceit, Contentment, Glorify God, Gossip, Gratitude, Selfishness, Speech, Thankfulness, Thanksgiving | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

We serve no sovereign here

Posted on July 5, 2013 by

We now live in bondage under the final authority of the individual will, whose impulses and decisions are their own moral index. Even our religion betrays our inviolable spirit of autonomy. Continue reading →

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Four lessons in greatness

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

https://thinkpoint.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/6-difficulties-atheists-encounter/ Continue reading →

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Moving from anxiety to peace

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

Anxiety can trouble our minds and distract us from the normal flow of life. Anxiety can be anything from annoying to distracting to debilitating. It can also be caused by and effect physical conditions. Continue reading →

Posted in Alcohol addiction, Anxiety, Behavior, Christian life, Comfort, Conceit, Conflict, Contentment, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Divorce, Drug addiction, Dysfunctional, Emotions, Enabling, Fear, Fear of death, Freedom, God's control, Guidelines for living, Holistic ministry, Medicine, Mind, Mind Renewal, Pain, Peace, Pride, Psychology, Radical love, Restoration, Sanctification, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Social work, Suffering, Trials, Unresolved issues, Wisdom, Worry | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Watch your tone!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

When one of the tones listed here is prominent in your way of communicating, it points to deeper issues, — heart issues that must be resolved. Continue reading →

Posted in Communication, Complaining, Conceit, Confession, Conflict, Contentment, Cynicism, Marriage, Narcissism, Parenting teens, Pride, Questioning God, Relationships, Speech | 6 Comments

A gospel-postured self-image

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

What can we learn about self-esteem from these people? Or, What does a godly disposition or perspective look like? Moses (Exodus 3:11, 4:10-11) Gideon (Judges 6:15) David (I Chronicles 29:13-16) Isaiah (Isaiah 6:5) Amos (Amos 7:14-15) Job (Job 42:6) Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 4:28-37) … Continue reading →

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The first threat to Christian unity

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

The first issue threatening to divide the followers of Jesus was the egos of the leaders in training. “A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest” (Luke 22:24). The threat of ego … Continue reading →

Posted in Attitude, Christian life, Christian worldview, Community, Conceit, Elders, Humility, Kingdom, Leadership, Life of a pastor, Local Church, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Looking for the Devil in the wrong places

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

“Men don’t believe in a devil now, As their fathers used to do; They reject one creed because it’s old For another because it’s new. If the devil is voted not to be, Is the verdict, therefore, true? Someone is surely doing the work The devil … Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Atheism, Bible, Bitterness, Christian worldview, Complaining, Conceit, Contentment, Deception, Devil, Discernment, Evil in the world, Evil One, Fear of death, Fear of God, Satan | 2 Comments

What Should You Expect?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

What should we expect to see in a person’s life if he or she experiences God’s forgiveness and salvation? Continue reading →

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