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Tag: abundant life
Inspire.
Everyone needs inspiration at one point or another. We need the encouragement, stimulation, push forward... At times I am a purely selfish person. I seek after inspiration, encouragement, motivation. (Don’t we all?) When I don’t get it, or can’t find it, I struggle. I admit this is one of my weaknesses. So, in an effort [...]
Vision.
Without vision, we can’t be sure what direction we are going. We all need a vision. Let’s set our vision on the eternal instead of the temporal.
The idol life – Filling the void.
The ground soaks up the sunshine and the rain. The grass grows in beauty and splendor. The wind brushes through the trees. The raven calls. The silence is deafening so creation fills the void. We are busy. Constantly moving. Constantly observing, talking, and rarely listening... The silence is deafening so creation fills the void. Why [...]
Genuine Article
“The more intimately aware you are of a genuine article, the easier it is to recognize a fake.” ~Henry Blackaby (Experiencing God) Is there anyone who enjoys something that is not genuine? We have probably all found ourselves in a situation where we were duped before. I remember purchasing a handbag when I was younger [...]
Follow Me
"And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me." Luke 9:23, NASB Deny yourself, Take up your cross, Follow me. The call to be a disciple is not an easy one. Following someone implies you want to [...]
Faith vs. Fear
Lately, I have had a battle going on...the battle of choosing faith over my fear. I am sure that I am not the only person that deals with this. In the past, fear has kept me from accomplishing goals and realizing my potential. It has kept me from obeying God. It has kept me a [...]
Here we go again.
It never fails. Right when you believe you are making some headway, you slip and tumble headlong into another mess. We scramble to get back to our feet, but the path is muddy and our shoes are worn down. There is no traction and the slope is steep. Or is it just me? There are [...]
Best Foot Forward
Live genuinely. Make your goal in life to compel unbelievers to try Jesus.
Firmly Established
I recently planted some flowers outside. When you plant something, say a seed, it peeks out of the soil and the roots begin to grow down (firmly rooted) in the earth. The more the plant grows or is built up, the deeper the roots grow. When a storm comes, and they always do, the plant [...]