You Are Free
on January 5th, 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 Galatians 5 helps to free us from the need to be perfect. At the time of this text, those new to the faith were being challenged by Jewish Christians who felt that in order to be saved, a true Christian had to observe all 613 commandments, customs, and ritual law... Read More
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Just the Way You Are
on January 4th, 2023
“The faithful love of the Lord never ends. His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.” - Lamentations 3:22-23 In 2010, Bruno Mars released the hit song, “Just the Way You Are.” The lyrics go like this... When I see your face, There’s not a thing that I would change, ‘Cause you’re amazing, Just the way you are. And when you smile. The whole world sto... Read More
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Just Start
on January 3rd, 2023
“Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.” - Ecclesiastes 11:4 Over the last couple of days, we have talked about the disease of perfectionism. When we chase a life with no flaws, we are searching in vain for something that does not exist. God has a mission for our lives. And we should not let perfectionism be the reason we do not pursue His... Read More
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The Perfect Wave
on January 2nd, 2023
“Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest.” - Ecclesiastes 11:4 A while back, I was watching a special on surfing. During the show, there was this guy talking about how surfers are constantly in search of the perfect wave. The perfect wave, he said, has the right amount of curl, a perfect tube, and is just at the right height for the surfer. ... Read More
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The Disease of Perfectionism
on January 1st, 2023
So many people are broken because they have regrets in life. They believe they made a mistake, failed at something, or did not live up to other people’s expectations. And because of that, they are constantly unhappy, depressed, and feel inadequate. They look happy on the outside, but within they are empty because, for them, ... Read More
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All Things New
on December 31st, 2022
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” - Isaiah 43:18-19 Can you believe that we have made it to the end of another year and the start of a new one! The new year is a time for many people to push the reset button and make a change in themselves, ... Read More
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It’s All About Attitude
on December 30th, 2022
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Have you ever heard the phrase, “Your attitude determines your altitude?” It is a powerful phrase, but it is an important one. Your perspective determines not only how you view the world, but how you respond to it. Sir Christopher Wren, an Engli... Read More
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Chief of Happiness
on December 29th, 2022
“You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.”- 16:11 Did you know that many companies are hiring Chief Happiness Officers (CHO) to fulfill the role of ensuring employees’ emotional well-being in the workplace. Their goal is to maintain high worker retention rates and morale, as well as build trust in the organizatio... Read More
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The Light
on December 28th, 2022
“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’” - John 8:12 I read a story once about two young girls who decided to take a stroll into a nearby dense forest after school one day. As they walked through the woods, things got dark as the sun began to set. The win... Read More
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Remembering The Faithful
on December 27th, 2022
“Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.” - Isaiah 57:1-2 One thing we don’t do enough, whether it be believers or nonbelievers, is spend time remembering those who died. Now, this can be a se... Read More
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Moving On
on December 26th, 2022
“Good people pass away; the godly often die before their time. But no one seems to care or wonder why. No one seems to understand that God is protecting them from the evil to come. For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die.” - Isaiah 57:1-2 Through the prophet Isaiah, God envisioned a dramatic reversal of fortune for those believers who went home to be with the Lord during... Read More
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Great Distance
on December 25th, 2022
“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 While many people are excited during the holiday season, there are some that are struggling with loss—the loss of a loved one, the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job, or the loss of hopes and dreams. And you too ma... Read More
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Praying In the Right Spirit
on December 24th, 2022
“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” - Luke 6:27 God calls us to pray for others. But we must make sure that we are praying in the right spirit. Why? Because it is easy to feel the need to retaliate when we feel attacked or insulted. We want to repay and eye for an eye or at least l... Read More
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Do You Pray for Them?
on December 23rd, 2022
“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you.” - Luke 6:27 Who is against you? Who fights against your cause? Who are your “enemies?” When you hear the word, “enemies,” who comes to mind? As we discussed yesterday, if you are doing the work of Christ and obediently chasing after the will of G... Read More
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Against You
on December 22nd, 2022
“While the wicked slander me and tell lies about me. They surround me with hateful words and fight against me for no reason. I love them, but they try to destroy me with accusations even as I am praying for them! They repay evil for good, and hatred for my love.” - Psalm 109:2-5 Who is against you? Who are your “haters?” If you are making a difference for the Kingdom of God, you will have those w... Read More
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What Is Presence?
on December 21st, 2022
“And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.” - Hebrews 13:16 When we need God, He shows up. He provides for all our needs because that is who He is and what He does. Although we are not God, we are called to be like Jesus. And because of that, we too can show up for others. As we stated yesterday, perhaps the greatest ministry the church... Read More
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The Ministry of Presence
on December 20th, 2022
“Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. But as the believers gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. The next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.” - Acts 14:19-20 The 14th chapter of the book of Acts gives us a picture of what is perhaps the greatest role the church ... Read More
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You Are Secure
on December 19th, 2022
“But you will not even need to fight. Take your positions; then stand still and watch the Lord’s victory. He is with you, O people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out against them tomorrow, for the Lord is with you!” - 2 Chronicles 20:17 When you give your life to Christ, He takes full responsibility for providing for you. In other words, He will meet all your needs. T... Read More
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