Courage
I want to share some truths about God-given courage. My pastor, Dr. Tom Peters describes courage this way. “Courage is the muscle that makes your faith work. It activates your set of beliefs.” (more…)
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Spiritual Bonsai (Revisited)
My family just returned from visiting the Morikami Gardens in South Florida, in the USA. They are beautiful Japanese gardens. One section is devoted to incredible bonsai plants. These are plants of all kinds that have been pruned (trimmed to a particular design) and trained to grow in certain ways. They have a beauty and obvious discipline about them. I was watching a man in the garden as he pruned a particular plant. I noticed how careful he was to cut away very carefully selected parts, so the rest of the plant could grow according to his design. As I watched, I heard the Holy Spirit speak to my heart, saying, “This is what I desire to do for you. I want to shape you and train you to grow into a beautiful and disciplined picture of Me at work in your life.” What an awesome thought. God loves us so much that He spends His time pruning us, cutting away what needs to go and shaping us to become what His vision for us is.
(There is no audio for this entry. If you would like to go through my past Mentoring Minutes, you will find the audio on the original “Spiritual Bonsai.”)
Detours (Dr. Bob’s Journal January 2012)
Here is the link to my January 2012 entry in “Dr. Bob’s Journal.” It is called “Detours.”
On Time and On Purpose
I want to remind you of your true identity. Galatians 4:4 (NKJV) says, “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,” Now listen to what that means for you. (more…)
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Christ Was Love
This is my Christmas Mentoring Minute. Unlike the others, I did not prepare it before I spoke it. I wanted it to come from my heart to yours. It is all about the true meaning of Christmas. (more…)
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Five “K,” Ten “K”… All the Way
Here are some thoughts about the Christian race we run. There is a long-term goal for all of us, which is eternity with Christ. The way we get there is to take it one step at a time. Each of our steps turns into many. It’s like a person who runs a marathon. The idea is (more…)
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TCI School of Ministry 2011 Graduation Sermon
Listen to Dr. Bob and Pastor Nancy preach the Trinity School of Ministry 2011 graduation sermon. The awarding of certificates is included at the end of the sermon.
My December 2011 entry in Dr. Bob’s Journal of Ministry
Here is my entry for December 2011 in “Dr. Bob’s Journal of Ministry.”
Immune and Capable of Resistance
I want to share some thoughts on how we can position ourselves to overcome the attack of every Christian’s age-old enemy, the devil. They can be found in the Apostle Peter’s words in his first epistle. (more…)
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New Devotional Journal: “Reflections – Volume One”
REFLECTIONS – Volume One is the first in a series of Dr. Bob’s devotional journals. They will challenge you to drive deeper into your relationship with God. Each of Dr. Abramson’s devotional subjects presents you with an insightful look at a slice of life. It then challenges you with “Spiritual Food for Thought.” Check it out on my BOOKSTORE, or go directly to Amazon.com.