“Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are.” Craig Groeschel “Do not be conformed to the this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable […]
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“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
“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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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 speaking to you? The answer is that we
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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
“Habits beat interventions every time.” Seth Godin “…work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2: 12-13) We all want quick solutions to life’s problems. That is normal. No one likes pain and we look
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“Sometimes the greatest act of faith is faithfulness, staying where you are planted. Years from now you may look back and thank God that you decided to stay when it would have been easier to go.” Craig Groeschel All of us have wanted to walk away. We’ve wanted to walk away from our marriage, our
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