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Self-control is the last fruit listed in the long list of the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23. In Paul’s small letter to Titus, ‘self-control’ is mentioned 5 times. Titus only has 46 verses in the whole book. Clearly, self-control is an emphasis. Elders are to be self-controlled. (1:8) Older men are to be…
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This quote from Charles Spurgeon has had a huge influence on me and my priorities. Do you live above or below your means? “No one is so miserable as the poor person who maintains the appearance of wealth.”
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Today, January 11th, is my mother’s birthday. My mom is Sherry Reed Greene. This is a picture of her with me and my dad and 2 of her grandsons, JJ & Eli. I love this picture. I thank God for my mom. She teaches me so much. She encourages me so much. She instills confidence…
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ESPN did a special on Tim Tebow. Its called “Tim Tebow: Everything in between.” It is great to watch. I teared up during it. And when it ended I had an eye to eye serious talk with my son about Jesus being our life! During the ESPN special, they showed this commercial. It gave me…
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Part of my ‘new year, newer me’ plan is to read some biographies. I began with this one on George Muller by Basil Miller. Here are two great quotes from the book. I am really enjoying it already. “After learning the lesson of being busy in the work of the Lord, too busy in fact…
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Please take 3 minutes to watch this interview of Pastor John Piper interviewing musician/minister Lecrae. It is neat to note the dynamic of the great differences between these two men in their form but all the while loving their great similarities in their substance. Namely, Jesus is a great savior! (There is a lot of…