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Knowing our identity seems like it’s becoming harder and harder. I talk with people all that time that don’t know how to define themselves, who don’t really know who they are, or who will define themselves by what they do. What you do is not who you are. Our culture ...
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You should remember the words of the Lord Jesus: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35b We have all heard that verse or phrase that is better to give than to receive. And truthfully, as a child, I had very little understanding of this…most kids don’t. ...
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“Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.” Psalm 37:5-6 God wants to bless you! He is not a cosmic cop waiting for you to screw ...
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Freedom is something we all want. Sometimes we think we have it but we actually don’t. I believe there are two major keys to living a life of freedom: 1) Do what you were wired to do! What are you passionate about? What are your deepest desires? What are your ...
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“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in ...
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“All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had. With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And God’s grace was so powerfully at work in ...
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“When you bring blind animals for sacrifice, is that not wrong? When you sacrifice crippled or diseased animals, is that not wrong? Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?” says the Lord Almighty. Malachi 1:8 Ask yourself this question: Do I ...
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“What gets our attention determines our direction and, ultimately, our destination.” – Andy Stanley It is a tough time that we live in. We are constantly bombarded with distractions. People, products, objects, companies, etc. are all vying for our attention. It is difficult to stay focused on who and what ...
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“I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. You listened and pulled me from a lonely pit full of mud and mire. You let me stand on a rock with my feet firm, and you gave me a new song, a song of praise to you. Many will ...
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Now that Abby and I have moved back to New England, our time has been stretched. So many changes happening so suddenly that it is easy to forget to breathe and take some time out just for the two of us. We have been trying real hard to keep time ...