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Modern Examples of Excellence - Illustration on Sermon | IllustrateTheWord

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Modern Examples of Excellence

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In our fast-paced, achievement-driven world, the concept of Excellence can feel like a double-edged sword. It beckons us to pursue our best, yet it often leads us into a quagmire of comparison and anxiety. We're not alone in this struggle;...

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Colossians 3:12-14

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Evening Prayer: For Families

God who makes us family, thank You for these people I share life with. Forgive me for the ways I took them for granted today, for the patience I didn't show, for the kindness I withheld. Watch over them tonight.

Colossians 3:12-14Universalfamily

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Spiritual Discipline

Community and Fellowship: The Rule of Benedict: Life in Common

Teaching on Community and Fellowship from Benedict of Nursia: The Rule of Benedict: Life in Common

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Reformed (Presbyterian) Lens Commentary: Colossians 3:12-14

We read Colossians 3:12-14 as a profound expression of the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the elect. This passage calls the saints to live out their identity as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, manifesting the virtues of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

Colossians 3:12-14ReformedUnconditional electionSanctification

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The Other Challenge

In our rapidly changing world, we often find ourselves facing the challenge of "the Other"—those who are different from us in race, belief, or lifestyle. The struggles we encounter today are not unlike those faced by the early Christians. Imagine...

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