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Acts 9:15 reads, "Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name."   Saul of Tarsus was the last person on earth you'd ever have expected to become a Christian, much less the author of half the New Testament. Describing his life before he met Christ, he wrote,...

Psalm 103:3 reads, "Who forgives all your iniquities."   The Psalmist wrote, "Who forgives all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases." Notice which comes first: The consciousness that all your sins are forgiven precedes the healing of all your diseases. Note...

1 Corinthians 9:22 reads, "I try to find common ground with everyone."   For any relationship to work, we must accept each other's differences. Within our family we must respect each other's unique perspectives. We don't need to agree on every issue, but we must...

Romans 12:8 reads, "If it is leadership, let him govern diligently."   How will you know you have the gift of "leadership"? Because you'll know where God wants you to go, and be able to show others the value of going with you. There are many talented people who never...

2 Timothy 4:2 reads, "Correct, rebuke and encourage."   When you crave acceptance and approval, you end up being controlled by those you're supposed to lead. Paul recognized this. That's why he instructed Titus: 'Teach...and encourage your people...correcting them...

2 Corinthians 7:4 reads, "I have great confidence in you."   When people feel "used" they begin to drop out, but when they feel appreciated they'll follow you anywhere. Paul, one of the finest leaders of all time, told the Corinthian believers, "I have great...