Supposedly 80% of people say they want to write a book. How many do you think will? I don’t blame the ones that won’t. If only because it’s so much easier to binge-watch Netflix. Writing a book means fitting a massive creative task into your schedule, learning how to consistently get your ideas out, hopefully polishing…
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Obstacles come between us and the things we hope God will do. Our ideas and striving—fall short. “By My Spirit,” is the Word of Him who called us. We will overcome, not by our ability, but by connection to the LORD Almighty. “Not by Might, Nor by Power” Overwhelming the horizon spans a mountain between…
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What are we living for? Are our eyes on the earthly or heavenly reward? Christ Jesus calls you upward, citizen of heaven, to grasp what He died for you to take. Let go of worldly accomplishments so you can gain the prize that will not fade. Press on towards the goal— … the surpassing value of knowing Christ…
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God has a plan which He works tirelessly to accomplish. As believers in Christ, we have the opportunity to join with Him and make eternal impressions in our lives and the lives of people around us. He desires to, and will, unify everything to give Jesus the glory He deserves. “He has showered His kindness…
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God has called me to take a step of faith. I’m standing at the edge, with one foot over the precipice. Racing through my mind is if the timing is right, will I survive if I fall, and most importantly, am I following God or making my own way. I don’t think I’m alone in…
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Good friends are hard to come by. When I was in middle school, Bobby was my best friend. We shared everything. What was mine was his, even my video games… which he was stealing! Okay, not the best friend. Alternatively, friendship with God will never let you down. Jesus said in John 15:12-13 (NASB), “This…
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In the seasons between God speaking something to you, and the fulfillment of that promise—do the work. I find myself often looking backward and forward, and neglecting what I’m supposed to do right now. God wants you to remember what He has said and done as well as dream big for the future. But in…
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A few weeks ago, a little girl caught my eye as she pushed herself up between two front car seats and kicked her legs freely below her. It reminded me of climbing the narrow hallway walls, barefoot, at my cousin Jeffrey’s house. We called him Frey-Frey for “short” (pronounced Free Free). How fitting, I think…
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When I first gave my life to the Lord I knew that I was starting a journey that I would never come back from. Something deep inside me had completely shifted. I was resolute immediately to give God all that I had including my plans for the future. Thinking back is very interesting because things…
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Over the last month I’ve been more productive than I was in the first half of this year. This is because I’m setting appointments for success. These scheduled times are focused and protected because of their value. I’m following my own advice (and the advice of others) and planning time to do things I know…
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