Unprofitable Word Filter for Mouth

"Well, perhaps you don't know the history on that matter. Just let me share with you what was really going on there. I think you'll be surprised - if not shocked. I'm not meaning to be telling 'tales out of school' but sometimes it's just helpful to know a few things."

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Please, Please, Let us Give

"I want to give her the biggest rock I can afford. I don't really care if I have to work a hundred hours overtime to buy it. I love her like crazy and I want to give her the best engagement ring I can possibly buy." It's called love.

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Check Your Sin Sensor Batteries

There are some great truths to appreciate as a Christian including the absolute forgiveness of sins and the assurance of eternal life. The list is actually quite long. Occasionally a Christian loses perspective and wonders - 'What's so great about being saved? I've still got tons of problems!' And that is true - Christians have trials and struggles.

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I am a Pleaser

 Maybe you pat yourself on the back and say: "Well, you may be a pleaser but I'm not. I get frustrated with people with that kind of a personality - always wanting and always trying to be a pleaser. They must have many insecurities. As far as I can figure out, they try to earn people's approval and acceptance by being a pleaser. I find them annoying."

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Jesus Said Reading Your Bible Is Powerful

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"Ultimate Fighting - It's Time to Get Nasty!"

"The gloves are coming off. I've had it up to here. Every time I turn around you're at it again. If that's how you want to play the game, I can play it too. If you want to be nasty - then we'll see who wins! I'm no pushover. I'm not nave. I know what you're up to and I won't let you get away with it!"

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Hard to get Direction?

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Christian, Grow Up!

Have you ever felt like telling someone: "Give me a break! Don't be so infantile. Smarten up. Would you please grow up!"  Are you frustrated or annoyed with someone's behaviour or attitude?

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Failing Again -

The Struggle with Repeat Sins

Sometimes we cry to the Lord and say: "With Your help I will never do that again."  Sadly, we end up repeating the same sin and find ourselves confessing the failure to the Lord again with the same resolve: "Lord, I am truly sorry. Help me to glorify Your Name and not dishonor it openly or secretly."  Sometimes the cycle of failure and confessions leads believers to despair. "Does God even take me serious anymore when I confess my sin?"

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