True humility comes from relying solely on God and recognizing His role in our lives, rather than seeking self-praise or validation from others.
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Fix and Think || Philippians 4:8 || Manna for the Mind #8
Let’s about how to fix your thoughts and consider things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy, serving as guides for navigating life.
How Church Should Work || Galatians 6:1-3 || Manna for the Mind #7
Let’s dive into Galatians 6:1-3, arguing Christians should gently assist others facing sin while avoiding the same pitfalls. We must provide the cooperative effort within the Church and advocates believers to help those who have strayed without being forceful and to share their faith organically.
Overflowing Abundance || Jesus’ Return Policy #3
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full – press down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. (Luke 6:38) I hear this verse a lot during the offering collection at church. It’s made me wonder what my return will be like. ThisContinueContinue reading “Overflowing Abundance || Jesus’ Return Policy #3”
Agitated to Confidence || Jesus’ Return Policy #2
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full – press down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. (Luke 6:38) I hear this verse a lot during the offering collection at church. It’s made me wonder what my return will be like. ThisContinueContinue reading “Agitated to Confidence || Jesus’ Return Policy #2”
Love as Jesus Loved || Matthew 7:12 || Manna for the Mind #6
Matthew 7:12, also known as the Golden Rule – “Do unto others what you would have them do unto you.” It underscores the importance of respect, love and treating others with kindness, emphasizing that these values are foundational teachings of the Old Testament and fundamental to Christian living. Recognizing the challenge of putting this into practice. I challenge you to help meet others’ needs and to see benevolent acts as a form of ‘paying forward’ Jesus’ sacrificial love.
Temptation Fighter || 1 Corinthians 10:13 || Manna for the Mind #5
Let’s talk about 1 Corinthians 10:13 and the commonly misinterpreted phrase, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The passage intends to convey that while everyone faces temptation, they can resist it with God’s guidance. I encourage that individuals are not alone in their struggles, citing various statistics on common temptations such as overeating, overspending, lying, and alcohol abuse, among others. It underlines the power, strength, confidence and courage each person possesses to overcome these temptations, alongside prayer and community support.
Lighting the Room || Philippians 2:14-16 || Manna for the Mind #4
Philippians 2:14-16 urges us to live without complaining and arguing, to live moral lives, and be lights in an often dark world. I’ll delve into the etymology of the Greek words for ‘complaining’ and ‘arguing.’ Then, I’ll talk about God’s blessings rather than dwell on what’s lacking, and to emulate Jesus’ self-sacrificing love while being Christ’s light bearers to the world.
Pressed Passed the Threshold || Jesus’ Return Policy #1
The writer explores the biblical verse Luke 6:38 and its metaphor of giving and receiving. They delve into the Greek word ‘piezó’, meaning to press down, analyzing its use, context and symbolic implications through biblical passages. Upcoming blog posts will continue exploring this concept as part of the series ‘Jesus’ Return Policy’.
The Fall || Tower Defense #2 (FINALE)
God saw their unity and feared their ability to do anything they planned. To prevent this, he confused their language and scattered them. This incident resembles the story of Pentecost in Acts 2, where different languages were spoken but the Holy Spirit allowed everyone to understand.