Making Life Count
Making Life Count
Take Some Risks
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Life does not come with 100% double-your-money-back guarantees. It is risky business…unless, of course, you choose to play it safe and minimize all risks. Those who take risks stand the chance of losing everything. And, those who play it safe stand the chance of gaining nothing. Which is better - to lose everything or gain nothing. In the message "Take Some Risks", we'll take a look at both and what the scripture recommends.<< MORE >>
Live Heartily
There are two ways to live your life - wholeheartedly or halfheartedly. The same reason can be given for both. Live your life halfheartedly because it is going to end. So what's the use? Or, live your life wholeheartedly because it is going to end. So make the most of it. In the message "Live Heartily", we'll see what the author of Ecclesiastes concludes and recommends in light of these two options.
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<< MORE >>Do Right Anyway
What is the highest reason for doing right? Will we do the right thing even when no one is looking? Will we do the right thing even if it costs us? Will we do the
right thing even if we do not seem to get any special treatment from God? The message, "Do Right Anyway", raises these questions and gives us some reasons for doing right regardless of the
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Look Beyond
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<< MORE >>Fail Forward
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We are human beings, and sometimes we mess up. We don't want to mess up. We don't always mean to mess up. But, sometimes we do. And, when we mess up enough, we often develop a fear of failure. And, the feelings of failure and the fear of failure can get pretty heavy. When they do, it's good to know that we can "Fail Forward".<< MORE >>
Respect Authority
The idea of respecting authority has fast become obsolete among the majority in a democratically charged society. But, God, in placing us on planet earth, has placed us in the
society of humankind. Within that society, there must be laws and leaders. We call our leaders presidents, governors, policemen, teachers, employers, pastors, and Mom and Dad. And,
God expects us to respect them and co-operate with them. To fail to do so is called rebellion. Rebellion can make life very heavy. In the message, "Respect Authority", we'll see how
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Wise Thinking
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In the words of Proverbs, "Wisdom is the principal thing." Wecan live our lives with it, or without it. We can place our trust in ourselves, others, our feelings, or God. Wisdom chooses God and His plan. Wise living requires wise thinking and wise thinking comes from a clear understanding of the truth of God and how to apply it to our lives. In the message "Wise Thinking" we will look at some areas where wisdom meets everyday life.
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Extreme Thinking
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Most of life was intended to be experienced in moderation. Itis often the extremes that get us in trouble. The same is true of our thinking. Most thought has some merit but, when carried to the extreme, even a lot of good thinking becomes harmful. In the message "Extreme Thinking", we will take an honest look at some extremes of thought that can cause trouble and confusion.
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Clear Thinking 2
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If you've ever driven in a fog, you know how stressful and dangerous it can be. It is even more dangerous to go through life with foggy thinking. If we fail to think clearly, we may each the end of our lives and find that we have made a lot of wrong turns. In the two part message "Clear Thinking", we will identify some of the more critical thoughts that we must keep clear in our heads and the effect they have on our lives.<< MORE >>
Clear Thinking 1
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If you've ever driven in a fog, you know how stressful and dangerous it can be. It is even more dangerous to go through life with foggy thinking. If we fail to think clearly, we may each the end of our lives and find that we have made a lot of wrong turns. In the two part message "Clear Thinking", we will identify some of the more critical thoughts that we must keep clear in our heads and the effect they have on our lives.<< MORE >>
The Best Eggs In Your Nest Egg
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The balance of true wealth happens when we have things but the things we have do not HAVE US. True wealth involves holding our assets in such a way that they do not harm us or others. In "The Best Eggs In Your Nest Egg", we will look at some of the benefits of living out that balance.<< MORE >>
In Search of the Golden Egg
The story of the goose that laid the golden egg serves as the backdrop for this message. As we concluded the first message in this series, we looked at the promise of Jesus that,
if we would seek first the kingdom of God, our material needs would be met. In this message, "In Search of the Golden Egg" is symbolic of the overemphasis on the egg to the neglect of the
goose. We will look at the harmful effects of doing so and the better way of having true wealth. ...<< MORE >>
Egg Collectors
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"Egg Collectors", we will look at the harm we do ourselves and others when our eggs become our primary purpose.<< MORE >>
Humans Being
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Rene Descartes was the 17th century French philosopher that is most famous for his statement, "I think, therefore I am." We could expand that thought into various other statements..."I talk, therefore I am", "I act, therefore I am", or "I am...therefore I am", because in all of these functions, we as human beings far excel any other creature on earth. In the opening verses of the 5th chapter of Ecclesiastes, we see a contrast between talking, doing, and being and the order of their importance in the eyes of God.<< MORE >>
Pleasing God
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We've all heard the rags to riches stories. The pauper becomes the prince. Cinderella becomes the princess. A poor boy grows up in a log cabin reading by candelight and eventually becomes the 16th president of the United States. In one way or another, most of us have had dreams of "making it big". Our hearts have yearned for the applause, admiration, and approval of others. In the message, "Pleasing God" we will look at the ins and outs of man's approval and the life affirming benefit of seeking, above everything else, to please the Father<< MORE >>
Facing Inequities
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We've all heard it said...life isn't always fair. It's true! In the natural world...in this lifetime, things don't always work out like they should. Justice isn't always served, oppression isn't always relieved, and much of the world seems to live in a state of terminal selfishness. The message, "Facing Inequities", addresses what we can do AND what we can't do about it and how to live with both.<< MORE >>
Identifying Calling
Some people are stuck in jobs that they hate, doing things that they don't want to do. Others seem to be doing the very thing they were born to do. Although all jobs have their ups and downs, it is much more bearable when one feels like they are in the right place with the right job, having clearly identified their calling in life. This message, "Identifying Calling" highlights a few indicators that might help clarify the matter.
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Understanding Seasons
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Imagine being from another planet...one with no seasons...no spring, summer, fall, and winter. Imagine spending a year as a visitor on earth...experiencing the heat of summer, the leaves dropping in the fall, and the harshness of winter. You might assume that earth is going downhill fast. In actuality, you would simply be experiencing seasons. Life has seasons and, when you understand that one fact, it is much easier to cope with the changes and challenges that come your way. In the message, "Understanding Seasons", we'll see why.<< MORE >>
Reality Check
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