“Then I decided to think about what it means to be wise or to be foolish or to do crazy things” (Ecclesiastes 2:12). This is another part of the journey to keeping Christ on the throne of your heart. The world will tell you that sin is fun and that you should enjoy it. Well, […]
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The “Game of Thrones” is something that has been played for thousands of years, but it always has the same outcome—everyone loses! People look to power, possessions, etc. to place on the thrones of their hearts. What drives you to start your day? I’m sure you have days where it’s difficult to see meaning in what […]
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Do you ever think you know everything? While you may not want to acknowledge it, you don’t even know everything about yourself! There ARE things you know about who you are that others don’t. But at the same time, there are things people see in you that you’re blind to. There’s so much on your […]
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As I wrap up this “What’s Next” series, one of the things I want to emphasize is relationships. You’ve heard the saying “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” Your relationships reflect who you are. This is not to say the people you associate with reflect your own nature, as you should […]
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You have a calling on your life, even from birth. Jeremiah 1:4-8 reveals that God knew you BEFORE you were even formed in the womb. I can’t imagine anyone having such deep knowledge of who you are and what you’re capable of. Never think you’re too young or too old to have purpose and to […]
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You must always be ready for the harvest! This includes helping others get ready. People sometimes put that “golden ticket” in a back pocket, all with the plan of using it later! But when the harvest is ready (when God has something for you to do), the time to act is now. Think about marriage. […]
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When you think about making a difference in the world, don’t forget that everything should lead to God. There are three areas I want you to focus on, keeping in mind that you work for God! “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for […]
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Have you ever panicked thinking about what lies ahead? You can’t see into the future, and while you know what you’d like it to hold, there’s no guarantee it’ll happen. The Israelites didn’t know what the promised land would be like, and they panicked. They focused what they couldn’t see or understand instead of remembering […]
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Through Salvation, you’re justified. God looks at you as if you’d never sinned. But what comes after that? Sanctification is staying connected to God. If you love Him, you’ll serve Him! John 14:15: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Don’t say you’ve accepted Salvation and are justified through Christ, and then turn […]
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Why do people need encouragement? People are always pleading and asking God to say something! There are powerful reminders of God’s love—Christmas Day is a reminder of the birth of Christ, bringing hope to all. Easter is a celebration of His resurrection from the grave after His sacrificial death. These days come every year, what […]
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