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Bridge builder

By Dave Henning / October 28, 2015

Today Bill Hybels concludes his discussion of Solomon’s seven character traits (red warning lights) that are offensive to God (Chapter 7 of Simplify). 4 & 5.  Looking for Trouble (“a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that  . . . rush into evil”).  Solomon’s warning is to people who have no qualms about taking advantages […]

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Red warning lights

By Dave Henning / October 27, 2015

Bill Hybels continues Chapter 7 of Simplify by encouraging you to take an assessment of your friendship circles.  This assessment is vital to simplifying your relational world.  It’s being a good steward of your life and taking a realistic look at the natural influence of others on you. In Proverbs 6:16-20, Solomon lists seven character […]

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Stupid rubs off

By Dave Henning / October 26, 2015

“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.”- Proverbs 13:20 In Chapter 7 (“From Isolated to Connected: Deepening Your Relational Circles”) of Simplify, Bill Hybels begins by asking: “Beyond your family, how many friends would show up at your funeral?”  Throughout Bill’s years in the pastoral ministry, he has […]

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Speak words of truth

By Dave Henning / October 25, 2015

Bill Hybels concludes his discussion of four steps that help us partner with God to conquer fear. STEP 4: Speak Words of Truth.  Pastor Hybels emphasizes that the truth wins, every time.  Therefore, it is critical that we speak truthfully when fear threatens to take control of our minds and emotions.  The author notes that […]

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Face fear head- on

By Dave Henning / October 24, 2015

“One ought never to turn one’s back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it.  If you do that, you will double the danger.  But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half.”- Winston Churchill “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to […]

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Catastrophizing

By Dave Henning / October 23, 2015

“When he [the devil] lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”- Luke 8:44 Today in Chapter 6 of Simplify, Bill Hybels covers the first two steps that help us partner with God to conquer fear. STEP 1: Understanding Fear’s Origin.  In order to conquer […]

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Constructive fear

By Dave Henning / October 22, 2015

“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.  Rather, by afraid of the One who can destroy both body and soul in hell.”- Matthew 10:28 Bill Hybels continues Chapter 6 of Simplify with the assertion that you can stand up and fight when fear invites chaos and tragedy […]

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Peace busters

By Dave Henning / October 21, 2015

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you.  I do not give as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”- John 14:27 “Simplifying our lives means eradicating pockets of fear wherever they lurk.”- Bill Hybels In Chapter 6 (“From Anxious to Peaceful: Conquering Your Fears”) […]

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Life- shattering injustices

By Dave Henning / October 20, 2015

Today Bill Hybels concludes his presentation of three categories to help us determine our response to those who have wronged us (Chapter 5 of Simplify). CATEGORY 3: Life- Shattering Injustices.  Pastor Hybels defines a Category 3 wrongdoing as a “life- shattering injustice that comes your way, often out of nowhere, an unthinkable tragedy that forever […]

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Where’s the fire?

By Dave Henning / October 19, 2015

“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.”- Isaiah 26:3 “We are not at peace with others because we are not at peace with ourselves, and we are not at peace with ourselves because we are not at peace with God.”- Thomas Merton “Hurry is not […]

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Legitimate wounds

By Dave Henning / October 18, 2015

Bill Hybels continues Chapter 5 of Simplify with the second category to help us determine our response to those who have wronged us. CATEGORY 2: Legitimate wounds.  Pastor Hybels notes Category 2 wrongdoings are more complex, leading to legitimate wound requiring resolution and healing.  Sooner or later all of us experience legitimate wounds.  They are […]

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Minor offenses

By Dave Henning / October 17, 2015

“It [love] is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”- 1 Corinthians 13:5 Today Bill Hybels discusses the first category to help us respond to people who have offended us (Chapter 5 of Simplify). CATEGORY 1: Minor Offenses.  Pastor Hybels defines minor offenses as “wrongdoing” […]

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