FAITH WALK POPEYE THEOLOGY

Psalms 146-147, 1 Corinthians 15:1—28 Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:10   There are words that are a part of our vocabulary today that our par­ents probably never heard. While we do not seem to use codependent as much as we used to, the word dysfunctional is easily attached to family....

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FAITH WALK THIRSTY AND TEACHABLE

FAITH WALK   THIRSTY AND TEACHABLE   Psalms 143-145, 1 Corinthians 14:21—40 Key Verse: Psalm 143:10   As mentioned yesterday, sometimes the problem isn’t with knowing what to do but with doing it. In Psalm 143 David prays not only to know God’s will but to do it. “Show me...

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FAITH WALK THE GATEKEEPER

Psalms 140-142, 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 • Key Verse: Psalm 141:3   We probably get into trouble quicker by what we say than any other, means. A moment of speaking before thinking can result in damage that seems beyond repair. I sometimes say that I have two goals: one is not...

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FAITH WALK NOT ON OUR LIST

Psalms 137—139, 1 Corinthians 13 • Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 13:6   Try this with a group. Ask everyone to finish this sentence: “Love is.” Some of the phrases from 1 Corinthians 13 will he suggested, but one undoubtedly will not. It is this: “Love does not delight in evil...

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GOD’S CHOICES ARE RIGHT CHOICES

Psalms 135-136, 1 Corinthians 12 • Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 12:18   Have you ever wanted to be someone else? Have you wanted to handle a basketball like Michael Jordan or hit a baseball like Mark McGwire? Do you feel like you got. the short end of the stick when...

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FAITH WALK SELF-EXAMINATION

Psalms 132-134; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 11:28 Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” By that he meant that we must not take things for granted but investigate everything to see if it has a ring of truth. The apostle Paul said much the...

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FAITH WALK WEANED OR FUSSY?

Psalms 129-131, 1 Corinthians 11:1—16 • Key Verse: Psalm 131:2 I sometimes humorously talk about things that sound true but are not. My list of “accepted lies” includes “one size fits all.” Another one that parents of newborns especially understand is “sleeps like a baby.” In reality, that means waking...

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FAITH WALK FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS

Psalms 126-128, 1 Corinthians 10:19-33 Key Verse: 1 Corinthians 10:24 Sometimes we get so focused on what we want that we lose sight of what God wants. He not only wants us to consider whether or not something is beneficial for us but also whether it is good for others....

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FAITH WALK THE EYES OF SLAVES

Psalms 123-125, 1 Corinthians 10:1-18 • Key Verse: Psalm 123:2 There probably has been a time when you could not get the attention of your waiter or waitress at a restaurant. Maybe you needed another napkin or wanted a refill of your coffee or just wanted the check. You probably...

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FAITH WALK “I’D LOVE TO GO!”

Psalms 120-122, 1 Corinthians 9 • Key Verse: Psalm 122:1 Have you ever received an invitation that you didn’t want? Perhaps you had planned to play golf that afternoon but instead were sitting in a pew waiting for the wedding to begin. Have you ever not received an invitation that...

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