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Posted on August 26, 2021August 27, 2021

Forgetful service

There is a type of person who, if he renders you a service, has no hesitation in claiming the credit for it. Another, though not…

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Posted on August 23, 2021August 20, 2021

Who is it for?

“... I suggest one form of rationing which we ought to impose on ourselves. Abstain from all thinking about other people’s faults, unless your duties…

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Posted on August 20, 2021August 19, 2021

Best revenge

Living well is the best revenge.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 272. Several caveats are in order before this one yields helpful insight…

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Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021

I told you so.

The effect speaks, the tongue needs not.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 27. We all want credit. It feels good--feels like winning. A…

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Posted on August 16, 2021August 16, 2021

Glorious wretches

"I do indeed, Sir," said Caspian. "I was wishing that I came from a more honorable lineage." "You come of the Lord Adam and the…

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Posted on August 12, 2021August 11, 2021

All of Him

Christians rightly make a big deal out of the death and resurrection of Christ. "By His wounds we are healed." This is not merely a…

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Posted on August 11, 2021August 10, 2021

Don’t forget to play

In our house, we try not to overemphasize winning. An overly competitive spirit in the home (and as a worldview) can sow quite a bit…

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Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

Good laughter and bad

If Pastors had "Surgeon General's Warnings" we'd put one on humor. And then we'd immediately feel like a bunch of killjoys. Unfortunate. You see, I…

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Posted on July 31, 2021July 29, 2021

Skill and confidence

Skill and confidence are an unconquered army.George Herbert, "Proverbs" in The Complete English Works, 275 If your confidence exceeds your skill, you're overconfident. My parents…

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Posted on July 24, 2021July 22, 2021

Before the world?

There's an old theological question that has been asked over the centuries: "What was God doing before he created the world?" There have been several…

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