Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.

O: You've read it before. There's nothing new in it. So how do you keep coming back to the same book?

A: Every time I read God's word, Os, I learn something new.

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O God, from my youth you have taught me, 
and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. 
So even to old age and gray hairs, 
O God, do not forsake me, 
until I proclaim your might to another generation, 
your power to all those to come.

Psalm 71:17-18

Make the most of your 21st birthday party.

Proclaim Jesus.
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I give you this charge: Preach the Word.

2 Timothy 4:1-2

Imagine.

Imagine if every believer made it their ambition to suffer for the gospel.
At school, on campus, at work, at home, at church, on the streets.
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Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord.. but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.

2 Timothy 1:8

"ARGHHH!"

Wow, I've been so busy that I haven't even had time to think lately. Follow God's example for rest, Osmond.

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For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy.

Exodus 20:11

As iron sharpens iron.

'What areas of sin are you most uncomfortable with me asking you about?'

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Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

James 5:16

3 thoughts.

1. A reminder for men:
   • God always takes first priority
   • Then, your wife/family
   • Then, your ministry
2. Being faithful to God's word has its importance but skills in teaching, inspiring, communicating, organising and time management also have their roles in good leadership. This will hit you like a train.
3. Don't be anxious, but pray. For our flesh and our hearts may fail, but may God be the strength of our hearts and our portion forever.

I've been convicted in the midst of my current responsibilities, but immensely glad that God is refining us as through fire so that our faith can become like gold.

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Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?

Hebrews 12:7