“For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” What does this mean to be “led by the Spirit of God?” What does it mean to hear God’s voice? Does God even speak to His people today? I believe that there are a few important things that we can do […]
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“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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“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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What did your parents teach you about money? Managing their finances is one of the most important life skills that we can impart to our children. There are four main areas of money that children need to learn. Special thanks to Dave Ramsey for these important tips. 1. Work. Money does not grow on trees. It
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“If you pursue the journey to dream wildly, live differently, love recklessly, and lead courageously all for the glory of God you will discover a life that is well-lived. Don’t just do something—become someone! Wake up every day and choose to be who God has called you to be.” Tim Mannin What a challenging statement!
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“Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” (Romans 8:6). “Manage your mind, because it’s the key to peace and happiness. An unmanaged mind leads to tension. “A managed mind leads to tranquility. An unmanaged mind leads to conflict. “A managed mind
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*Another great book to start your year with! In Hearing God: Developing a Conversational Relationship with God, Dallas Willard has given us a real gift. Hearing God is destined to become one of the classic texts on learning how to hear God’s voice. Willard starts off by asking, “How can you be sure God is
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“Here’s what is most remarkable to me about Joseph’s vocation: God could have chosen for Jesus to grow up in anybody’s home. He could have placed Jesus in a priestly household like John the Baptist where he could have devoted his days to prayer. He could have chosen for Jesus to grow up in the
