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Billy Graham – Advice on Getting Older

January 30, 2011 by Fritz

What advice would you give to people who are aging?

“First, accept it as part of God’s plan for your life, and thank him every day for the gift of that day.

“Old age can be a lonely time … children scattered, spouse and friends gone … but God has a reason for keeping us here (even if we don’t always understand it), and we need to recover the Bible’s understanding of life and longevity as gifts from God—and therefore as something good. Several times the Bible mentions people who died “at a good old age”…

“So part of my advice is to learn to be content, and that only comes as we accept each day as a gift from God and commit it into his hands.

– Billy Graham, Christianity Today interview January 2011
(Read the whole article here)

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3 "F"s of Success In Christ

January 29, 2011 by Fritz

“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.” – 1st Timothy 6:11b-12

Saint Paul’s admonition points its finger past Timothy straight at us who have chosen Christ’s way!

Three (3) things we must do to succeed and they all begin with “F”

Flee youthful lusts1 and the love of money2
Follow godly character and
Fight the good fight of faith

– fritz


1. 2nd Timothy 2:2
2. 1st Timothy 6:10 (the context of this verse)

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5 Tests for God’s Whispers

January 28, 2011 by Fritz

I am enjoying a little book by pastor Bill Hybels1 on hearing God.

Not every impression has God as its source. Pastor Hybels has five tests to decide whether an impression is, truly, from God or somewhere else.

Test #1 – Is it consistent with God’s character? In Christ God’s prophetic words always Build up, Cheer up; and Stir up2. Even God’s discipline in Christ is encouraging – this is how he works. Nothing discouraging is from Him nor for His people.

Test #2 – Is it scriptural? The Bible is God’s revealed and inspired word, He would not give another word contradicting it.

Test #3 – Is it wise? God is the very creator of wisdom, he would never ask his children to do something stupid.

Test #4 – Is it in tune with your own character? God’s whispers to each of us align with our unique character and internal makeup. Our personalities are our own unique expression of Christ. His whispers will resonate within.

Test #5 – What do people you most trust think about it? Take time to develop trusted friends and counselors in Christ.

– fritz
1 – –The Power of a Whisper, Bill Hybels, published 2010 by Zondervan
2 – Related Post: Spiritual Gift of Prophesy – January 10, 2011

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