Apr 13
Where has common courtesy gone? In an age of smart phones, ear pods, and rushing to the next appointment, do we have time for courtesy? Paul told Titus, “to show perfect courtesy toward all people” (Titus 3:2). Courtesy is shown to others because we are gentle and humble. This is the concept and idea of …
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Jun 09
What is the latest debate going through social media? 2020 has had so many they seem to change daily. We are living in crazy times! Spending time on social media is no longer a relaxing time of seeing pictures from friends and family, but it is an anxiety-filled experience of finding out the latest topics …
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Mar 10
We are programmed to need an appropriate challenge. We need a habit, skill, or knowledge to be just a little more challenging that our current abilities to inspire us. For example, if you want to play tennis you need to find someone who is close to your same skill level. Playing against a tennis pro …
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Jan 07
Millennials are known for constantly wearing ear pods. They listen to 75% more music than the Boomer generation does (1). They walk around stores, work at the office, and exercise all while having at least one ear filled with a speaker. Many office managers have come to accept that their employees are going to work …
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Sep 24
I recently discovered this new product from Crossway called the Scripture Journal. Crossway has produced a paperback Bible for each book of the Bible (OT and NT) that contains an entire blank page with each opening. These Bibles are inexpensive and very user-friendly. They are great for taking notes and personal study of a text. …
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Feb 05
Facebook was launched in February 2004 making this its 15th anniversary. Mark Zurkerberg started it as a way of connecting his Harvard classmates. It originally spread as a social network platform for college students. Currently the website generates more than $55 billion in revenue. It connects 2.2 billion monthly users and employs more than 30,000 …
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Nov 13
I was listening in on two electricians talking about installing a doorbell. One experienced electrician said he needed to be reminded how to do it, because it had been so long since he installed one. They remarked that “no one” gets a doorbell on new construction homes anymore. Another mutual friend was overhearing this conversation …
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Feb 27
I see increasingly less people carrying print Bibles. I myself use electronic devices regularly to study the Scriptures, so I understand they have their place and are great tools. But let me share seven reasons why you should have a personal print Bible that you still carry to church and read at home. You can …
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Apr 28
I just realized that the last post, How About a Ladies’ Night? was my 500th post. Pretty crazy that I have written 500 posts! I started in November of 2012. I have slowed down some over recent months, but I still enjoy blogging and plan on continuing to use it as a medium to encourage …
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Dec 28
It has been a blessed year for the Life in the Kingdom website. I appreciate all of the readers and listeners to the website’s content. I look forward to 2017 and trying to produce more worthwhile content to encourage you in seeking first the kingdom of Christ. These are the most read posts of 2016. …
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