And I am certain that God,
who began the good work within you,
will continue his work until it is finally finished
on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
~Philippians 1:6 NLT~
I hope you find time to read the last post (s) on these CaringBridge journal.
- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/calliecole/journal
- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh/journal
- http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris/journal
Please continue to pray for my cousin, Sharla Hodges, and her mother who is spending lots of time helping to care for Sharla.
Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 1, 2010
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- So. Baptists detained in Haiti on mission to aid children
- Senate OKs tougher sanctions on Iran
- Christian opposition (again) credited with defeat of Hawaii gay unions bill
- SUPER BOWL: CBS’ James Brown to keep an open mic for Christians, non-Christians alike
- PRO BOWL: Players say God is in control
- Missions ‘prime time’ for revitalized church
- CP .63 percent behind 2009 pace
- FIRST-PERSON: Putting a face on Facebook
I hope you enjoy Mike Benson’s devotionals as much as I do. I appreciate his thoughts and his gift in writing them for us.
Kne
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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10
Mike Benson, Editor
MOST PEOPLE FIGHT against change, especially when it affects them personally…
As novelist Leo Tolstoy said, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” The ironic thing is that change is inevitable. Everybody has to deal with it. On the other hand, growth is optional. You can choose to grow or fight it. But know this: People unwilling to grow will never reach their potential.
In one of his books, Howard Hendricks asks the question, “How have you changed…lately? In the last week, let’s say? Or the last month? The last year? Can you be very specific?” He knows how people tend to get into a rut when it comes to growth and change. Growth is a choice, a decision that can really make a difference in a person’s life.
Most people don’t realize that successful and unsuccessful people do not differ substantially in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential. And nothing is more effective when it comes reaching potential than commitment to personal growth. John Maxwell
“But grow in the grace
and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
To Him be the glory both now and forever.”
2 Peter 3:18
Wednesday can be wonderful! Doesn’t that sound better than “hump day”?
Anna Lee
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