The Purpose Driven Life58 Developing Self-Control Developing Self-Control "Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control" (Proverbs 25:28). Self-control brings with it the good feeling of competency. Like a finely tuned precision automobile, your life stays on course with the slightest touch of steering. The results of self-control are confidence and an inner sense of security. Self-control and self-discipline are als.. 2009. 11. 6. The Depth of God's Love for You God Wants to Give You a Satisfying Life "A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of" (John 10:10). Some people fear worshiping God because they wrongly think that means they have to become judgmental and legalistic. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus came to give us a rich and sat.. 2009. 6. 28. We Serve God by Serving Others We Serve God by Serving Others "Whoever wants to be great must become a servant" (Mark 10:43). We serve God by serving others. The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you can demand service from others, you've arrived. In our self-serving culture with its "me first" mentality, acting like a servant is not a popular concept. Jesus, however, measured.. 2009. 6. 20. Easter Means... Easter Means Jesus Paid for Our Sins "Through the blood of His Son, we are set free from our sins. God forgives our failures because of His overflowing kindness" (Ephesians 1:7). Jesus' death and resurrection paid for our sins. There have been a lot of great religious teachers throughout history. They've all had good things to say, but what makes Jesus different from every other religious teach.. 2009. 4. 12. The Barrier of Pride The Barrier of Pride It is not that we think we are qualified to do anything on our own. Our qualification comes from God. 2 Corinthians 3:5 Life is a struggle, but what most people don’t realize is that our struggle, like Jacob’s in Genesis 32:22-32, is really with God! We want to be God, and there’s no way we’re going to win that struggle, but we try anyway. A.W. Tozer said, “The re.. 2009. 3. 29. May the Lord Smile On You "May the Lord smile on you" (Numbers 6:25). The smile of God is the goal of life. Since pleasing God is the first purpose of your life, your most important task is to discover how to do that. The Bible says, "Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it" (Ephesians 5:10). Fortunately, the Bible gives us a clear example of a life that gives pleasure to God in the story of Noah. In Noah's d.. 2009. 3. 22. We Know God’s Truth through Careful Consideration Our God Does Not Grow on Trees by Jon Walker He burns part of the tree to roast his meat … Then he takes what’s left and makes his god. Isaiah 44:16-17 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Mark 8:36 The prophet Isaiah spoke about men who used wood to fashion a god – one unable to deliver them – and so, by their own hands, they doomed themsel.. 2009. 1. 25. Christmas: Open Your Gift from God Christmas: Open Your Gift from God by Rick Warren By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us —set us right with him, make us fit for him —we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. Romans 5:1 You’re not reading this by accident. No, God knew before you were born that you would be here in this moment. He planned to get your attention for just .. 2008. 12. 26. Christmas: God’s Grace at Work Christmas: God’s Grace at Work by Rick Warren God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. Ephesians 2:8-9 God says, “I will give you my grace.” What is grace? That’s when God gives you what you need, not what you deserve. Grace is w.. 2008. 12. 22. Who Loves You? We Love Because God Loves Us by Rick Warren We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:19 The reason God wants us to love is because he is love, and he created us to be like him – to love. The only reason we’re able to love is because God loves us: “Love comes from God … because God is love” (1 John 4:7-8). We were created in God’s image to do two things on earth: Learn to love God.. 2008. 11. 28. Love That Sweats - Jon Walker Love That Sweats by Jon Walker We continually remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 When Jesus loves, he works up a sweat; he rolls up his sleeves, gets on his knees, and washes our feet with his blood, sweat, and tears. He labors at love, though his love is n.. 2008. 11. 10. The Time of Your Life The Time of Your Life Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Ephesians 5:16 Why is it that time drags when you want it to pass quickly and flies when you need more of it? It’s not very cooperative! Time is the great equalizer. We all have the same amount of it. The difference between successful people and average people is this: Achievers manage their time wisely. R.. 2008. 11. 5. 이전 1 2 3 4 5 다음
