“Our lives move in the direction of our strongest thoughts.” Craig Groeschel “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”(Philippians 4:8) Our thoughts are always taking us […]
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“So, we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard or we may drift away from it.” The smallest rowboat and the largest aircraft carrier have this in common: if they are not tied to the dock, they will drift away. It might not happen right away, but if they are not connected
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“We enjoy the fruit of our bad habits now but pay for them in the future. We pay for our good habits now but enjoy their fruit in the future.” James Clear- Atomic Habits This quote encapsulates the struggle that we all face on some level. Do I eat that doughnut or can I walk
“You are the salt of the earth.” When we hear this verse, we normally think of flavor. That is what we use salt for in our modern context. The original hearers, though, would have thought in terms of preserving their food. That is what they used salt for. They did not have refrigeration and salt
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One of the questions that I am often asked as a pastor is, “How can I keep my faith strong during difficult times?” Anyone who has been a Christian for a while has experienced times when they have felt that their faith was weak. Christians sometimes talk about feeling “away from God.” Some might express
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“And Samuel told him, “Although you may think little of yourself, are you not the leader of the tribes of Israel? The LORD has anointed you king of Israel.” 1 Samuel 15:17 NLT “Then Saul admitted to Samuel, “Yes, I have sinned. I have disobeyed your instructions and the LORD’s command, for I was afraid
“Influence comes not from what you get in life. Influence comes from what you give away in life, and the more you give away, the more influential you’ll be.” Rick Warren “Give and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with
