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Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 13

The joy of helping someone who has blown it

Today Can Be Different Posted on April 6, 2019 by SherylApril 6, 2019

The joy we experience while helping restore people’s lives far outweighs the fun of relishing their downfall. Even when – especially when – we help someone we previously scorned.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Corinthians 13:6, blown it, consequences, gossip, John 4:7, joy, judgement, Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, Love rejoices with the truth, poor choices, relationships, reputation, scandalous, secrets, shame, shameful behavior, temptation | 2 Replies

Rejoicing in another’s shame

Today Can Be Different Posted on March 30, 2019 by SherylMarch 30, 2019

What do we gain when we revel in the demise of our political enemies or social rivals? What does our giddiness say about us? Most important, how does our pleasure in watching our adversaries (or fellow church or community members) squirm define us as representatives of the body of Christ?

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 1 Corinthians 13, 1 Corinthians 13:6, compassion, confession, cynical, embarassment, forgiveness, genuine remorse, God's love, God's ways, grace, healing, humble, humiliation, immoral behavior, Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, Love rejoices with the truth, mercy, rejoicing, restoration, shame, shameful behavior, transgressions | 2 Replies

Must we always get our way?

Today Can Be Different Posted on March 5, 2019 by SherylMarch 5, 2019

Shouldn’t we be quick to catch ourselves when we don’t respect the rights of those around us – including their beliefs and needs?

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What’s making you jealous today?

Today Can Be Different Posted on February 13, 2019 by SherylFebruary 13, 2019

Is there something in your life right now that causes you to be envious? A position you feel cheated out of? A blessing someone else received that you were hoping for, even praying for?

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Why impatience isn’t LOVEly

Today Can Be Different Posted on January 31, 2019 by SherylFebruary 2, 2019

As we think about God’s patience toward us, perhaps we’ll behave more patiently toward our spouses, fellow drivers, phone systems that keep us on hold, and yes, even inconsiderate store cashiers. With God’s help, I want to live, speak and think with the same kind of patience and love God extends toward me. Don’t you?

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