Do Not Be Anxious
on January 26th, 2023
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7 Would you consider yourself an anxious person? In today’s society, the words “anxiety” and “depression” are more commonly talked... Read More
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His Time
on January 25th, 2023
“But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” - 2 Peter 3:8 We have discussed two reasons why we worry: that God’s will is not our will and that God’s ways are not our ways. However, a third reason we worry is because we believe that God’s timing is not our timing. We live in a microwave generation. We want fo... Read More
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His Way
on January 24th, 2023
“’My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’” - Isaiah 55:8-9 Do you trust that God is in control but still cannot help but worry about your life journey? As believers, it is impossible to both ... Read More
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His Will
on January 23rd, 2023
“’My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,’ says the Lord. ‘And My ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’” - Isaiah 55:8-9 Today, we continue our discussion on “worrying.” To be obedient to God, we cannot worry. The Bible says in Hebrews 11:6, “And it is ... Read More
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Even The Birds
on January 22nd, 2023
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to Him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your lif... Read More
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God is in Control
on January 21st, 2023
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” - Genesis 50:20 What are you worried about? We discussed a quote yesterday that says, “What you fear the most often reveals where you trust God the least.” You cannot both fully trust God and be worried. It just doesn’t work that way. When we are worried, what we a... Read More
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Are You a Worrier?
on January 20th, 2023
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:6-7 Do you find yourself worrying a lot? Maybe you struggle to fall asleep at night because you are constantly thinking about things... Read More
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Greater Than Us
on January 19th, 2023
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” - 1 John 4:4 You have a story to tell. It does not matter who you are, where you come from, or what experiences you have gone through. All of us have a story to tell. And as believers, that story is our testimony. It is the story God wants us to share with others in order to im... Read More
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Remember Your Past
on January 18th, 2023
“For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains sacrifice for sins.” - Hebrews 10:26 As we continue to look at your story, we must understand why it is important to share that story. Everyone has a story to tell. And God wants you to share your story! You never know who is listening and who needs to hear exactly what you have been through ... Read More
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The Shoulders on Which We Stand
on January 17th, 2023
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 As we continue to discuss the value in telling our stories, over the next few days, I want to highlight a few reasons why you should share your life story—even the bad and the ugly. The first reason is as a reminder of t... Read More
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It All Has Purpose
on January 16th, 2023
“The Lord has made everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for a day of disaster.” - Proverbs 16:4 The people you meet, the circumstances you go through, and the experiences you encounter all have a purpose. Nothing is coincidental. Everything is intentional, orchestrated by God. So often we question God and wonder why He has allowed certain things to happen in our lives. We think “If Go... Read More
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Who Needs Your Story?
on January 15th, 2023
“’Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.’ And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.” - Luke 8:39 It was time to share joys and concerns in the church. Shelly wanted to raise her hand and share that she finally made it through a difficult semester of college. But after hearing the testimonials of those who beat cancer and save... Read More
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Everyone Has a Story to Tell
on January 14th, 2023
“For I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about His power and His mighty wonders.” - Psalm 78:2-4 If someone approached you right now and asked you the question, ... Read More
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Greater is He
on January 13th, 2023
“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” - 1 Samuel 16:7 Are you struggling to embrace the freedom that comes from Jesus? As we reviewed yesterday, Paul reminds us in Galatians 5:1 that we are free in Christ. All of us were... Read More
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Can You Just Enjoy the Trip?
on January 12th, 2023
“So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law.” - Galatians 5:1 Have you ever gone on a group trip with friends or family? If you have, then you know there’s always someone on the trip who must micromanage every detail of the trip. And so you leave the trip more stressed than you were before because this one person is so obse... Read More
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Qualified by God
on January 11th, 2023
“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard.” - Romans 3:23 John Quincy Adams held more important offices than anyone else in the history of the U.S. He served with distinction as president, senator, congressman, minister to major European powers, and participated in various capacities in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and events leading to the Civil War. Ye... Read More
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Love Your Enemies
on January 10th, 2023
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” - John 13:34 Love cannot be conditional. The same way you love a friend must be the same way you love a foe. Luke 6:32-34 says, “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who are good to you, ... Read More
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Value
on January 9th, 2023
“Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other.” - 1 John 4:11 According to some therapists, perfectionism is something that is learned early in life when a child was valued mainly for their achievements. That child wants to bond emotionally with their parents. They want love, affection, a hug, a kiss, and they want a conversation. The parents are good people, but... Read More
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