Contributed by Charles Wood on May 14, 2009
The image from our first reading, of God writing his law on our hearts, is very consoling and meant to encourage us.
The image of writing could call to mind one complication. That is, if we are honest with ourselves we all could probably admit that we may not always be the best medium for God to
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Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001
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"Self-righteous service requires external rewards. It needs to know that people see and appreciate the effort. It seeks human applause -- with proper religious modesty of course. Self-righteous service is highly concerned about results. It eagerly waits to see if the person served will reciprocate
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Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 1, 2002
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[America’s Sin of Self-Sufficiency, Citation: Richard Halverson, "The Question Facing Us," Preaching Today, Tape 46.]
In 1863 President Lincoln designated April 30th as a day of national humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Let me read a portion of his proclamation on that occasion:
"It is the duty
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Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 5, 2007
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A lot of people think they are self-acclaimed experts. Take this health food advice:
Q: I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life; is this true?
A: Your heart is only good for so many beats, and that’s it... don’t waste them on exercise. Everything wears out eventually. Speeding
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 20, 2007
58% of retirement assets are held in self directed accounts such as 401(k)s today vs. 42% in defined
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"Man swims in the sea of self-satisfaction, nibbles at the bait of procrastination, swallows the hook of
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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"The first and best victory is to conquer self; to be conquered by self is, of all
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007
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The poorest education that teaches self-control is better than
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