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Repentance: The Revolution of Jesus
Spiritual formation starts with a choice. We have to decide that we want to change, that we no longer want to tolerate our current way of life. Change doesn't happen magically, and it doesn't happen...
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View ArticleA Beautiful Life
This is not a post I thought I would be writing today. There are so many different thoughts and feelings going through my mind right now, it is hard to know where to begin. I will start at the best...
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Living a Life of Significance
Do you remember this anti-drug PSA? Truth be told drugs aren't the only thing that robs us of the life we want to live. Then again, living the life we want to live isn’t the real issue when it comes to...
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Discover Yourself in Submission
{Ephesians 1:11; NLT} Furthermore, because we are united with Christ, we have received an inheritance from God, for he chose us in advance, and he makes everything work out according to his plan. But...
View ArticleOvercome Pride
Taking pride in our achievements is a good thing. We should be proud of our success, especially when we have given our best effort. I think it is important for us to take pride in the things that we...
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Work On Changing Yourself
{Matthew 7:1-5; ESV} “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you. Why do you see the speck that...
View ArticleA Quote to Ponder: Expressing What is True
{2 Corinthians 5:17; NLT} This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! You see, the “try harder” solution assumes these commands are...
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Run to Win
One of the regrets I have is not playing high school football. I love football, and I know playing the game would give a greater appreciation for the game. Even though I played basketball through...
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Not About Rules and Regulations
Following Jesus is more than waiting to go to heaven. We are saved from Satan, sin, and death. We are also saved for the good works God planned for us (Ephesians 2:10). To accomplish these works...
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View ArticleImitating the Example of Jesus
{Ephesians 5:1-2; ESV} Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. One of the factors...
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More Than A Fan
{Philippians 1:9-11; NLT} And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for...
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The Importance of Purpose
July 31, 2012 Purpose. To have a reason for living is essential to living in freedom. When I don't live with purpose I surrender the direction of my life to other things. I surrender it to my feelings....
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A Faithful Heart Trumps Sin
{John 10:10; ESV} “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” Jesus identified Satan as a thief, and as a thief he seeks to rob us of...
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Bring Honor to Jesus
I am not very good at following Jesus. That is why I am an imperfect disciple. I hesitate and question, which means I am not living with courage and faith. It is frustrating because I know I am not...
View ArticleLife is for Living
February 3, 2006 Life is for living. That is the thought I had as I struggled to get out of bed this morning. There are responsibilities that we need to take care of and there are needs that we have to...
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