The Beauty of Boundaries 4: Boundaries in Social Media 

The Beauty of Boundaries Day 4 - Boundaries in Social Media   “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” (Proverbs 27:1, ESV) “Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.” (1 John 3:2, ESV) “Set your minds on…

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The Beauty of Boundaries 3: Boundaries in Marriage

The Beauty of Boundaries Day 3 - Boundaries in Marriage There it was. Despite my best efforts to be sweet and reasonable, I was face to face with my own bridezilla moment! The day before our wedding, a happy, busy day, I was attending to last-minute details, adding special touches to my grandparents’ chapel building. In many ways, our carefully chosen venue reflected their hearts—practical and faithful, drawing attention to the One who had won their…

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The Beauty of Boundaries 2: Boundaries With Our Time

The Beauty of Boundaries Day 2 - Boundaries With Our Time “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” (Ephesians 5:15-17, ESV) “Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” (Colossians 4:5, ESV) Years back, I remember how…

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The Beauty of Boundaries 1: Introduction to Our Study

Introduction to our Study Introduction to our Study The Beauty of Boundaries Day 1 - Introduction to our Study Limits. As empowered, self-sufficient, stubbornly independent humans, we don’t like them! We bristle as we rub up against anything that hems us in, hinders our progress, denies us access, or nips our ambitions in the bud. We want to run free! We so easily chase after  the illusion that our truest joys are…

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Proverbial Thought for the Day 7: Sunday Selah

Proverbial Thought for the Day 7 - Sunday Selah Today’s Proverb: “People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.” (Proverbs 28:13, NLT) As we come to worship the LORD today, may we do so with a pure heart. May we spend time confessing our sins before we meet with Him and His people this morning. We are promised that when…

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Proverbial Thought for the Day 6: It’s Our Fault, Not God’s

Proverbial Thought for the Day 6 - It’s Our Fault, Not God’s Today’s Proverb: “People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry at the LORD.” (Proverbs 19:3, NLT) I’ve seen this proverb played out many times by those angry at God for allowing their lives to be the way they are. We can be obstinate creatures, doing life the way we want to, then become irritated when it…

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Proverbial Thought for the Day 5: Encourage the Worrier

Proverbial Thought for the Day 5 - Encourage the Worrier Today’s Proverb: “Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up.” (Proverbs 12:25, NLT) I’ve felt the heavy weight of worry on my shoulders more times than I care to admit. For years it was something I really struggled with. To this day, it can rear its ugly head and make me question just about anything, but I’ve definitely…

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Proverbial Thought for the Day 4: God Decides What Is Right

Proverbial Thought for the Day 4 - God Decides What Is Right Today’s Proverb: “People may be right in their own eyes, but the LORD examines their heart.” (Proverbs 21:2, NLT) The Church is going gray.  What do I mean by that? I mean that many Bible-professing churches are exchanging truth for the social norms of today. It’s happening largely because Christians are giving in to the pressure to conform, and rather…

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Proverbial Thought for the Day 3: Watch Your Mouth

Proverbial Thought for the Day 3 - Watch Your Mouth Today’s Proverb: “Avoid all perverse talk; stay away from corrupt speech.” (Proverbs 4:24, NLT) If you want to see where society stands right now with “perverse talk and corrupt speech,” take a stroll no further than Netflix or any other streaming app. The language is nothing short of shocking for a Christ follower and, sadly, has infiltrated our own homes in the…

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Proverbial Thought for the Day 2: Love Them Enough to Discipline 

Proverbial Thought for the Day 2 - Love Them Enough to Discipline  Today’s Proverb: “Those who spare the rod of discipline hate their children. Those who love their children care enough to discipline them.” (Proverbs 13:24, NLT) It’s a touchy subject, isn’t it? But it’s right there in plain sight in the book of Proverbs, so anyone claiming to be a Christ follower can’t dismiss these words. Not even me. It’s true…

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