Personal Development

These posts discuss various aspects of personal development. They focus on practical ways that we can bring change to our lives.

The Holy Spirit- A Personal Trainer? Part 2

A good personal trainer shows you how to perform the exercises correctly. The gym can be a dangerous place. There are all kinds of machines and weights that are designed to help us exercise different muscles. Used improperly, however, these same machines and weights can harm us. A good trainer demonstrates how each piece of

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The Holy Spirit- A Personal Trainer?

In John 14-16, Jesus taught His disciples about the Holy Spirit. The Greek word paracletos is a difficult word to translate into English. It has been variously translated as helper, comforter, counselor, advocate, intercessor, strengthener, standby, and friend. The real meaning of paracletos often eludes us. Over the next few blogs, I am going to discuss the

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The Mayans, 2012, and the End of the World

“And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert!” (Mark 13:33) The Mayan Calender has generated some great discussion and has gotten people once again talking about the End of the World. Last year, it was Harold Camping’s prophecies that the world was going to end in March, and

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