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Suggest You - What Does Jesus Expect?
Lower back pain affects over 80% of adults at some stage. It is the second most common reason for seeing your doctor, behind only to the common cold. Yet it is the most misunderstood con
When we love with expectations, we say, “I love you
Each year, as the fall colors appear and the air takes on a bit of a chill, certain direct sellers begin their day with a fresh sense of anticipation and excitement for the opportunities that await them. What’s
Expectations create conditional love. "I love you, but I’ll love you more if."
Now I know what you’re thinking. Shouldn’t we expect the best out of one another? Shouldn’t we encourage each other to strive for excellence and never settle for anything else? Absolutely. But it was Christ who taught us how to use expectations. Does He demand a lot? You better believe it. Does He expect much? Only our best. Does He have expectations? Just that we leave everything, deny all, and follow Him. The difference? Jesus’ expectations were accompanied by forgiveness and acceptance.
Study attentively these words written by Paul: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When did He die for us? When we reached perfection? No. When we overcame all temptation? Hardly. When we mastered the Christian walk? Far from it. Christ died when we were still sinners. His sacrifice, then, was not dependent on our performance.
When we love with expectations, we say, “I love you
Every now and then money can get a little tight in between paydays. You do work, and the money is coming, its just that payday is a week away. Something has come up and you are in need of some cash - but only ti
Study attentively these words written by Paul: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When did He die for us? When we reached perfection? No. When we overcame all temptation? Hardly. When we mastered the Christian walk? Far from it. Christ died when we were still sinners. His sacrifice, then, was not dependent on our performance.
When we love with expectations, we say, “I love you
A couple of months ago, I was invited to speak at the Arizona State Bar for a of continuing education event. This most respected speaking engagement was the result of a referral from Chip Lambert of Network2netw
Study attentively these words written by Paul: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When did He die for us? When we reached perfection? No. When we overcame all temptation? Hardly. When we mastered the Christian walk? Far from it. Christ died when we were still sinners. His sacrifice, then, was not dependent on our performance.
When we love with expectations, we say, “I love you
After being away for week, I picked up a monumental stack of mail and decided to scan a news magazine. Ten minutes later, I wanted to cry. Keeping up with the news is important, but how do I do it without beco
Study attentively these words written by Paul: “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” When did He die for us? When we reached perfection? No. When we overcame all temptation? Hardly. When we mastered the Christian walk? Far from it. Christ died when we were still sinners. His sacrifice, then, was not dependent on our performance.
When we love with expectations, we say, “I love you
Why are humans so intrigued by solar energy? Well, it seems kind of cool to get energy for free from the Sun and it is there every single day. Sometimes we complain when it is too hot but we're always thankful
When we love with expectations, we say, “I love you. But I’ll love you even more if.…” Christ’s love had none of this. No strings, no expectations, no hidden agendas, no secrets. His love for us was, and is, up front and clear. “I love you,” He says, “even if you let Me down. I love you in spite of your failures.”
One step behind the expectations of Christ come His forgiveness and tenderness. Tumble off the tightrope of what our Master expects and you land safely in His net of tolerance.
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Alone, expectations can be bullets that kill; but buffered by acceptance and forgiveness, they can bring out the best in us and those around us.
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