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The First Class Journey of Prayer
Global adventures rest on ice these days. Travelers? Grounded. Rows of planes gather dust in parking lots around the world. Your stick and bandana along with your suitcases are also sidelined. But there is one absolutely amazing adventure you can still embark on from your armchair. The first class journey of prayer takes you to a bucket list destination. It awaits every Christian. You’ve no doubt heard – or may yourself have uttered- that familiar phrase all we can do is pray. Journey of Prayer As A First Resort In fact, a lot of people are saying that right now. Money in their pockets says “In God We Trust” but…
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Fall Back To Spring Forward: Let Go And Let God
Our “fall back” schedule begins November 1. But you may be feeling like we couldn’t fall back any more than we already have. Backlogged travel plans, furloughed jobs, along with canceled parties and family celebrations, are all taking their toll. But behind it all is a silver lining. Fall back to spring forward. Let Go and Let God. It can make all the difference in accelerating your goals in a time of substantial stagnation.
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The Great Gain of Godly Contentment
My friend Claire loves to proclaim she’s “fully satisfied” after a hearty meal. What a contrast to today’s rants from the disgruntled masses. As Christians, choosing to gravitate to the great gain of godly contentment brings us closer to winning the race marked out for us. And after all, isn’t that why we’re all here? How elusive is contentment, you may wonder? Siri defines it as a state of satisfaction or happiness. But the Greek definition goes a little deeper. That meaning refers to a habit or a permanent state of mind. It encompasses something more inward and peaceful. That’s in sharp contrast to the satisfaction that comes from an…
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On the Water
Learn to navigate the bumpy waves of life, and learn who our true compass is.
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Cultivating Gentleness
Learn to Cultivate and Grow in one of the most important qualities, Gentleness.
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Sanctification: The Selfless Motivation of Godly Obedience
Wind back your memory clock to spring 2020. Listen as cheers fade. View blank certificates and awards in a dusty pile. See trophy-earning opportunities evaporate. Witness fans sitting on their hands. Only the joy of the game remains now (and perhaps a desire to please the coach for players) in all things sports-related. Motives matter. And, in the pursuit of holiness, they make all the difference. Likewise, when it comes to sanctification, the selfless motivation of godly obedience matters most. It’s the only path worth traversing in any authentic pursuit of holiness.
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Suffering and Refinement
Lean into God as He continually purifies your mind and heart.
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Principles of Endurance
Go the distance with God as you run the race He marked out for you.
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Mitigating Conflict
Invite God into your skirmishes as you posture for peace.
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How’s Your Appetite?
Manage your desires in a way that honors God.
