(The following is the September 24 devotional from my Next Step Devotions book. Before reading it, I suggest you read 2 Thessalonians 3 and pay close attention to verses 6-13.) The Bible repeatedly warns against idleness. Proverbs 10:4 says, “Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.” Proverbs 31:27 praises the wife who “watches over the activities …
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Media Influence and Personal Responsibility
My wife and I went to see the Movie Lincoln yesterday. After all, it would be a shame to have the Academy Awards come and go and not see any of the nominated movies prior to the Oscars being handed out. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The time passed much quicker than the 2.5 hour movie length …
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Leap Year Lesson #252: You’re Responsible For Your Own Decisions
I'm tired of hearing people blame others for things. In our current toxic political climate, for example, blame is thrown around far more than taking responsibility to make things better. At my work a few years ago, some in leadership frequently repeated the phrase "It's not my fault, but it is my problem." They wanted …
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