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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Empathy

April 5th, 2011 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – Earlier this year, we talked about the value of sympathy.  There is a significant difference between sympathy and empathy.  With sympathy, we are stirred to feelings of […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Tactfulness

March 31st, 2011 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – With tactfulness in place, we are sensitive to what might be proper or appropriate in dealing with others.  We are careful not to be offensive in the […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Alertness

March 30th, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Alertness can be described as being attentive and watchful.  Our senses are heightened to be in tune with what is going on around us. To be alert […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Cooperative Spirit

March 28th, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Cooperation can be defined as working together or acting together for a common purpose.  Teamwork is involved.  This does not mean we go along with activity that […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Wonder

March 25th, 2011 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – To have a sense of wonder is to marvel or have a feeling of awe or admiration.  It is quite common for young love to be filled […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Mentorship

March 24th, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – A mentor can be described as a teacher or coach.  A mentor has the type of influence on others that spurs growth and character development. Mentors train […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Honor

March 22nd, 2011 1 comment
JOHN SHIRK – William Arnot once said, “If honor be your clothing, your suit will last a lifetime, but if clothing be your honor, it will soon be worn threadbare.” […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Sanctification

March 21st, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – This word is not used very often outside church walls, but it is used often in the Bible, and it deserves our attention. Sanctification is a word […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Courtesy

March 17th, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Courtesy is behavior that is marked by polished manners or respect for others.  With courtesy, we show love in the little things, and those little things are […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Beauty

March 14th, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – Beauty is defined by the quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses. Beauty is often connected with something in God’s creation, or something artistic, or […]
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Today’s Opportunity to Grow Toward Christ-Acceptance

March 11th, 2011 No comments
JOHN SHIRK – To accept someone is to give them a favorable reception.  We offer a gracious welcome.  It could be through a form of hospitality or kind words that […]
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