Tag Archives: reputation

February 9 – How Much Will You Risk?

Posted on 02/09/2018 by rockyfort

Leviticus 6-7 Matthew 25:1-30 “Then the servant who had been given one bag of gold came to the master and said, ‘Master, I knew that you were a hard man. You harvest things you did not plant. You gather crops … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged appropriate risks, bags of gold, character, fear, Grace, kingdom minded, legalism, love, master, Relationship with God, reputation, risk taking, safe zones, servant, talents, trust, work willingly | 1 Comment

September 19 – Risking Your Reputation

Posted on 09/20/2017 by rockyfort

John 19:16-42; 2 Chronicles 30; Psalm 86 Every once in a while I remind my wife of why she prefers to shop alone. We use cash for most purchases, especially at the grocery store. When we get a checker we … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged best possible light, body of Jesus, business deal, Church, compromise convictions, crucifixion, cut corners, dead body, death of Jesus, ethical shortcuts, Gentiles, God's will, honesty, integrity, Jesus, Jesus thing, Joseph of Arimathea, judges, Nicodemus, Passover, Paul, Paul rejected, Pharisees, Pilate, preparation, pulpit committee, railroading an innocent man, reputation, ruin my reputation, shop alone, stock phrases, superiors, synagogue, true to faith, unclean, wife

August 3 – Your Reputation Precedes You

Posted on 08/03/2017 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 2:5-3:18; 2 Kings 15-16; Micah 5:2-15 Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “Things just aren’t right?” They have all the credentials for the job, but things don’t seem to click. Something is out of place. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged apostle, business, Church, Corinthians, exaggerate, fishermen, Grace, interpret for the deaf, Jesus, letters of recommendation, love, not right, Paul, people know, reputation, resume enhancement, self-importance, servant, slip in, slip out, work in the church

May 25 – What’s Your Reputation?

Posted on 05/25/2017 by rockyfort

Romans 1:1-15; 1 Samuel 8; Psalm 54 “Where’s the beef?” If the first thing you thought of was a Wendy’s burger, you’ve been influenced by advertising – or “branding” as they call it today. I’m going to give you a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged advertising, advertising slogans, all roads lead to Rome, branding, business in Rome, Christians, churches, customer base, faith, faithful to God, good reputation, gospel, Paul, reputation, Roman Soldiers, Romans, service to the community, sharing faith

April 15 – Integrity in Persecution

Posted on 04/15/2017 by rockyfort

Acts 5:1-16; Deuteronomy 23-24; Job 15 Throughout history, the church has dealt with persecution. It’s interesting that the persecution, meant to intimidate followers of Christ, often leads to more followers of Christ and church growth. When the Cultural Revolution began … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Ananias, applause, attention, China, Church, cultural revolution, followers of christ, giving, growth, house churches, India, integrity, Iran, Jewish leaders, lies, persecution, Peter, reputation, Sapphira, signs and wonders, truth

March 4 – Reputation

Posted on 03/04/2017 by rockyfort

Matthew 10:1-25; Leviticus 7-8; Proverbs 22 Word of mouth. According to most people, that’s the best advertising there is. If a friend recommends a movie, a book, or a restaurant, you’re probably more likely to go to that movie, buy … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged best advertising, better than great riches, birds of a feather, Christ, confess sin, esteem, ethics, finances, God, gold, good name, good work, Grace, internet, Jesus, kingdom of one, mercy, no shortcuts, online review sites, outrageous behavior, pleasant, Proverbs, reputation, reviews, silver, Solomon, spiteful comment, stupid things, ugly, use people, watch your back, wealth, word of mouth

September 29 – Reputation

Posted on 10/01/2015 by rockyfort

3 John 1; Ezra 7-8; Psalm 94 What do people say about you? I don’t mean the people who don’t know you who start gossiping about you behind your back. I mean the people who know you well. The people … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged faithful, family, favorable reputation, God, Jesus Christ, John, living our faith, remember, reputation, Sunday morning Christian, truth

March 4 – Reputation

Posted on 03/04/2015 by rockyfort

Matthew 10:1-25; Leviticus 7-8; Proverbs 22 “Nobody likes you, sir.” I hear that from my students quite often. My response is, perhaps, stereotypical for teachers: “Doesn’t bother me. I’m not here to be liked. I’m here to teach you.” Oh, … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged do right, ethical, Father, Grace, honest, mercy, play games, Proverbs, reputation, students, teacher | 1 Comment

November 16 – Popularity

Posted on 11/16/2014 by rockyfort

James 4; Jeremiah 27-28; Psalm 132 Who doesn’t want to be popular? We all love it when people praise us and talk about how good we are or how well we fit in. We want to have a “good witness” … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged adultery, enemy of God, faithful, friendship with world, God, James, Jesus, make a difference, popular, Relationship with God, reputation, spiritual adultery

August 1 – Accountability

Posted on 08/01/2014 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 16; 2 Kings 12-13; Micah 3 Jehoiada raised Jehoash to follow the Lord. As part of that love, Jehoash wanted the Temple of the Lord to reflect the Glory of God. It had been a few years since … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged accountability, commitment, faithfulness, fix the Temple, integrity, Jehoash, Jehoiada, love God, priests, reputation, Temple

Tag Archives: reputation

February 9 – How Much Will You Risk?

September 19 – Risking Your Reputation

August 3 – Your Reputation Precedes You

April 15 – Integrity in Persecution

March 4 – Reputation

September 29 – Reputation

March 4 – Reputation

November 16 – Popularity

August 1 – Accountability

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