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You are what you eat
The health and fitness trend is a multi-billion dollar industry these days. Everyone is talking about health, diet or fitness to one degree or another. I think it’s a good trend to think wisely about our food choices, and being proactive to keep our bodies in shape so we can be prepared for any season we find ourselves in. But more than our physical health, I believe our spiritual health is far more vital and more often ignored. The principles are similar whether we are talking about physical or spiritual health. What you eat or take in makes all the difference. In the health industry there are so many voices.…
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Prayer – Let it begin with me
Abba, thank you for being a Good Father. One who isn’t changed by the daily events in our world. One who loves us and cares about the passions we have. One who loves the broken and hopeless. Thank You that even though it might seem like things are spinning out of control, Your Word is clear that you hold all the pieces in place and You allow struggle to come that we might see your hand and draw near to You. I confess that I have had a terrible attitude. I have silently criticized my Christian family when their walk didn’t look like mine. I have spoken harsh words against…
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God did not say…
How do we deal with our Christian brother and sisters who do things we disagree with? When their causes aren't our causes. What did God say about disagreements?
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Faith vs Works
Once we realize how wicked we are, we have two choices. One is, man focused the other, God focused. One, I work to earn salvation. The other, a free gift from God that I can not earn. Which one is biblical?
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Tired of waiting…
I woke up this morning feeling tired. Not necessarily physically but mentally. I was moping around my house and trying to snap myself out of it. As I sat down to do my quiet time, I realized that I am tired because it seems that so many things I have been praying for, have yet to see answers. Today all the unanswered prayer requests are on my mind and feel heavy on my heart. These are things I’ve been praying for for weeks, months and years. These are prayers for anything from healing both physically and mentally, salvation of those I love, answers to next steps in my journey with…
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Can God really use me?
Have you ever asked that question? "Can God really use me?" I know when that question crossed my mind, it's followed with all the reasons that I think the answer is "no". The list is long and detailed. It's negative and overwhelming.
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#YOLO – Don’t waste your life
Is living a live focused on #yolo a good thing? God wants to give you a greater purpose than #yolo. You are valuable. Your life has meaning. You have been chosen for greater things. Don't waste your life living for the moment.
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Sin Management vrs Freedom
Do you ever wonder why it seems so hard to conquer sin? Are you struggling with the same things over and over? Does the Bible have anything to say about it or do we just try harder?
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Now what? The Aftermath…
Easter has passed. We focused on Christ for the whole week but now what? Do we put that aside til next year like our decorations? How do we carry that on into our next days, weeks and months?
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What’s even is Palm Sunday?
Why is Palm Sunday special? What can we learn from that special day so many years ago and how does it apply to today?
