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June 27, 2005

Our Best Can Be Our Worst

Filed under: God, Faith & Spirituality

What we're good at is often what we're bad at.

How often do we allow our good qualities, what we're perhaps even known for, to be something we hide behind, especially when it comes to the stuff that really matters?

The mother who is known for her patience, yet can't be patient with her kids

The dad who is great with people, a charming and warm guy, but can't be so with his family/friends

The risk taker who won't risk being vulnerable

The giver who can't give it all (Rich Young Ruler)

The organized and task-focused person who can't do the one thing (Martha, Mary, Jesus)

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June 22, 2005

That I May Apprehend...

Filed under: God, Faith & Spirituality

I had a phone conversation today with a guy from an organization that I serve on the board for. He referenced a Bible verse that really grabbed me.

Philippians 3:12
"Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus" (KVJ). (Emphasis mine)

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