God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of…love. 2 Timothy 1:7 Paul wrote this message to Timothy to encourage him to refuse to be intimidated and fearful. He reminded Timothy that God had already given him a powerful resource to combat his fear. Love. And here’s some really super news: God has […]
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Have you ever noticed that the more you are with someone, the more you become like that person? If you’ve been married a while, you’ll notice you and your spouse use some of the same figures of speech. You share many of the same opinions and perspectives on life. You’ll even see this principle at […]
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If you’re like us, you want your children to have some of the things you didn’t have when you were growing up. And you certainly don’t want them to make the same mistakes you did. Put another way, you want them to have a better life, to live a better life. Do you worry about the social […]
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As Jim and I look back, we realize we learned many times the hard way that, when we didn’t pray, or consult with each other, or seek God’s wisdom, or ask for godly advice, we just about always made bad, wrong, or lesser decisions. So, speaking from personal experience, here is a handful of guiding […]
When you receive God’s gift of Jesus, you also receive the promise of forgiveness: As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12 God is bigger than your biggest sin, and He’s aware of even your smallest ones. Unconfessed sins have consequences. They hinder […]
Read From Jim’s Heart — The Promise to Forgive on Elizabeth & Jim George.
I remember a particular time when Elizabeth and I had concerns about how things were going in our daughters’ lives. The issues that caused our concern weren’t big ones, but they were quickly recognized because we had been watching as part of our duty as parents. We worked through the minor issues, but it still […]
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Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew were early disciples of John the Baptist. Andrew is the first to meet Jesus and then brings his brother, Peter, to meet Him. In predictive fashion, Jesus changes Simon’s name to Cephas, which, in the local dialect, means “rock,” while in the Greek, Cephas is translated “Peter.” Peter’s meeting […]
Read From Jim’s heart…A Life Lesson from the Apostle Peter on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Outside of your home and church, there will be times when your children will be influenced by people who are somewhat beyond your control. Your children will encounter situations and influences that are not godly. This may happen at school, or with neighborhood children, or with others out in the world. You as a parent […]
Read From Jim’s Heart—Arm Your Children with Discernment on Elizabeth & Jim George.
What are your goals in life? Have you defined them yet? Goals can help you in dozens of ways. For example,… Goals give definition — they take daydreams and make them concrete. Goals give focus — they help you know how to spend your time, and set aside time-wasters. Goals give motivation — they give […]
Read From Jim’s Heart — The Value of Goals on Elizabeth & Jim George.
Wisdom and knowledge don’t come without effort. A big part of that effort involves reading. Here’s something to think about: If you don’t see reading as important, then your children probably won’t either. You yourself need to be convinced that being a reader is an important part of growing both spiritually and mentally. Only as you model […]
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