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Tagged: don’t have to be perfect

Step 2 Overcoming Perfectionism: Let It Go
Posted on Monday, October 3rd, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: Carol McClain, character, character counts, don't have to be perfect, Overcomeing perfectionism, step 2

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men” Col. 3:23. By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain I hate to break it to you. But being the mentor I am, I will do my duty and let you know. Let go and let God. You can’t be good at everything. Nor should you attempt to …[ read more ]
Be Ye (Im) Perfect: We Don’t Have to be Perfect
Posted on Monday, February 29th, 2016 | Filed under Blog | Tagged: 1 Peter 1:16, Carol McClain, character counts, don't have to be perfect, God's love, Matthew 5:48, overcoming perfectionism, Peace With God

48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Mat. 5:48 This verse tormented me for years. Perfect? Not possible, not for me, but believe me, I tried. Perfection takes a lot of work The first church I belonged to demanded this of me. Still, no matter how …[ read more ]

Disturbing Thoughts About Mercy

Matt. 5:7: Delight in graciously helping others knowing God will graciously help you. Carson, co-founder of Gospel Coalition, writes: “Mercy is a loving response prompted by the misery and helplessness of the one on which love is to be showered.” Mercy flows directly out of the previous four Beatitudes (we know ourselves to be poor and needy, hungering for righteousness.) Mercy is one of the richest words in Hebrew tradition. One of the key qualities of God, lovingkindness, generosity to the weak and helpless, continued love for people even when they’re unfaithful. How much mercy you show is the result… ...[ full story ]

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