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We Find Joy in Connection

We Find Joy in Connection

Have you ever done something that brought you so much joy, but you were afraid to tell others about it?  Have you ever discovered something about yourself but didn’t feel others would embrace it?

Is Christ your King?

Is Christ your King?

A king has very specific rules and responsibilities that fall to no one else. One of those responsibilities is executing judgement upon the people. Do you fear judgement?

Our Presence in Preparations

Our Presence in Preparations

Do you ever have those dreams where you show up for church but forgot to put your pants on?

Our Present Value

Our Present Value

Let’s not wait till a loved one is gone to let them know how much we care. 

How about another fortune?

How about another fortune?

Have you ever asked a question about your life, shaken up the Magic 8 Ball, and then flipped it over hoping to get the answer you wanted? What if you didn’t like that answer? Would you shake it up again and continue flipping it till you got the one you wanted?

The Simplicity of Health

The Simplicity of Health

“Regenerate your system through diet and exercise. Save the cookies!” That seems rather boring.

Nothing Dared, Nothing Gained

Nothing Dared, Nothing Gained

If you never live like you have faith, your faith will never grow, deepen, or aid in being a powerful part of your life. Faith not followed is the following of fear. 

For Everyone But Me

For Everyone But Me

I recently read a fortune cookie that kicked me in the gut: “A real patriot is the fellow who gets a parking ticket and rejoices that the system works.”

Turn the Tables

Turn the Tables

Who exactly are you turning the table towards?  Who are you giving the upper hand to?

How will they know?

How will they know?

When it comes to telling others about Jesus, we often feel all the pressure to succeed on our shoulders. It is a blessing to be used by Jesus for such a task, but we must remember that when we work with Jesus, he can carry a much heavier load than we can.

Live Aware

Live Aware

Why would you continue to read something you can’t understand? Sometimes God puts us right in the middle of an opportunity to share what we already know.

Did he drink the water?

Did he drink the water?

When it comes to telling people about Jesus, the Bible shows us multiple ways to “evangelize.”

Post Worthy!

Post Worthy!

Only one person has saved the world. Now that is totally post worthy!

Repent

Repent

The words must turn into deeds, but prayer can be the vehicle through which we find the strength to do what needs to be done. Repent and believe.

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord!

P.R.A.Y. Praise. Repent. Ask. Yield. I love how easy it is to remember and all the pieces it includes. I especially like that it starts with praise!

Why Pray?

Why Pray?

Prayer works. We just don’t always understand what prayer is for.

Changemakers!

Changemakers!

Salt is both beneficial and necessary but can also be harmful when there is too much. The same thing can be said about light. Why did Jesus equate us with these two things specifically?

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness

Can we summon gentleness when we’re anxious, angry, agitated, or afraid? Do we have gentleness for people who provoke us? The friend sitting across from me at Panera said, “It feels like you’re getting angry with me.” My gentleness, for a heartbeat, had left the table.