It’s Time!

In the grand scheme of things, I really haven’t been a Christian for very long.  I have although noticed that there is a common sense among Christians that God moves slowly. And often that is true, especially when we are waiting for Him to answer a prayer. Yet there are many instances in...
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Pondering Love…

Following the leadership of the Lord can be hard at times. Especially when we feel He is saying ‘no’ to something we really want, or advising us to do something when we really don’t want to do it. These are the times when we most often try to wrestle the control of our lives away from Him. So,...
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The Secret is in the Pursuit!

When you wake up, what vision do you pursue? This is an important question. If you are like me you’ve probably realized there are is an auto-pilot vision at work in you. Without much thinking, we start pursuing that vision that naturally flows out from someplace within us. I have realized that...
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Courage and Presence…

Working with youth, I so often hear students who wish they possessed more courage.  Courage to introduce themselves to new friends at school, courage to pray for another that they know is in need, courage to stand out and be different than the average teenager.
I think it is ok, in fact...
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A Safe-House…

I have noticed something about myself, that if I have an answer to something I am not all that frustrated when challenges come my way. If I know how to fix something, it is not all that bothersome when it breaks. I get really irritated however, if something is broken and I have no way to repair...
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Mis-spent Emotions…

Mis-spent Emotion…

We get emotional about many things. We get irritated at traffic, angry when things don’t go our way at work, and concerned about money issues. We spend our emotions on many things every day of our lives.
Even the passive people are feeling many things inside of them, though...
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Grab on to Trust…

Have you ever felt greed creeping up inside of you? I’m sure you have - it’s common to man. While it feels powerful and justified, it always leads to a dark place. “Greed causes fighting; trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.” ~ Proverbs 28:25 Some people have been friends with greed for so...
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After we lose…

I was reading my Bible last night and came across this scripture.  “The Lord says, I will give you back what you lost…The threshing floors will again be piled high with grain and the presses will overflow with new wine and olive oil.” ~Joel 2:25,24
I think it is critical that we understand...
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Forgotten…

How long has it been since you’ve been forgotten? We help someone get a promotion, and they skate on up without even saying thank you. We do something sacrificial for a friend or family member and they just expect it again, never seeming to notice our need, or show any gratitude. Sound...
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He’s Doing Something…

I have noticed lately that people tend to be very self-centric. I’m not talking about being selfish, although selfishness can be one of it’s symptoms.  I’m thinking about the pressure that the self-centric lifestyle puts on us to make our life happen. Where is there room for God to...
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