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Is it Possible to Fully Submit to the Lord? Important!

‘So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.’ 1 Peter 5:6-7 Be meek in spirit, knowing that God is in control of all of it. We don’t need to […]

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Are You Being the Best You that You Can and Why it’s Important

How do we know if we are listening? It starts when our minds and mouths are quiet.  It is easy for us to be “listening,” but our minds are not there, or we are formulating what we are going to say when we get the opening. Or we could be preoccupied with what we need […]

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There is an Effective Way to Read the Bible

‘“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.”’ Luke 8:18 Pay attention! If we are reading the Bible, simply to check it off the list […]

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How to Be Prepared for the Response

‘When they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul’s discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and others with […]

Genesis

There is a Key to Successful Living

‘You made me; you created me. Now give me the sense to follow your commands. May all who fear you find in me a cause for joy, for I have put my hope in your word.’ Psalms 119:73-74 Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, and this chapter reflects on every human emotion […]

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There is a Reason We Need to Have Unwavering Faith

Psalm 73:23-26 NLTYet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength […]

Genesis

If You Want to Speak with Authority, Here’s How

1 Peter 1:13-15 NLTSo prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. […]

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How You Listen is More Important Than What You Hear

‘Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to […]