My daughter and I recently shared a life long experience together, we got tattoos. This experience was planned out for about a year leading up to her eighteenth birthday, and we got inked about a week ago.
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I have not meet many people who like to be told what to do. Maybe it is just our nature to be independent and bull headed. Or maybe that’s just me. When you come across a bold statement such as “Obey your spiritual leaders and recognize their authority...” how do you react or respond.
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Inheritance is an interesting concept.
In one case, an inheritance requires death. In the other case, inheritance is passed due to the unity and fabric of life connected with our genetics. It’s unfortunate, but Inheritances can often bring family feuds…
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Joyce Meyer referenced this verse by saying: When you live to meet needs and encourage those around you, you will find “joy unspeakable” in the process. In other words, we are blessed to be a blessing.
It appears all thought scripture that the spiritual act of serving others or being a blessing returns the blessing...often with a X factor.
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I have never really claimed a verse as my favorite verse, or my life verse, etc. However, if I did Ephesians 3:20 would be at the top of the list. The language, expression, energy and vision is electric and inspiring. Let’s take a look.
Never doubt God’s mighty power to work in you and accomplish all this.
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Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were refreshing and as joy-filled as mine. I absolutely love this time of year, a time of reflecting and a time of anticipation of the future. The past few weeks for me has been a balance of getting things done and in motion, a time of reflection and introspection of the year as well as a focus on the future. This can sometimes be a bit overwhelming, but I try and approach this season with the right posture to be able to really hear from God and internalize and process what is needed.
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Jesus became vulnerable! HE chose it. Not sure about you, but choosing to become vulnerable isn’t something that I would naturally do. In all honesty, I don’t. But Jesus made that choice and followed the choice with actions that we can learn from. What is it?
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Abandon every display of selfishness. Possess a greater concern for what matters to others instead of your own interests. And consider the example that Jesus, the Anointed One, has set before us. Let his mindset become your motivation.” Philippians 2:4-5
Draws my memory to a Richard Rohr quote: “Jesus…
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4 powerful verses from Paul. Here is what jumped out to me this morning.
Listen and apply feedback. “you’ve always listened to everything I’ve taught you.” >We need people in our lives who challenge us, bring different perspectives and help keep us centered on Jesus.
Read MoreLast week was Fall break for many American schools. For me, that meant a few days off tackling to-do lists and knocking out the things that don’t get prioritized during a normal work week. One item on my Wunderlist To-Do list was “Install master bath towel hooks.” It sounded simple enough, so simple in fact, that I opted to add tackling the guest bathroom and installing hand towel holders to the list as well. No problem!
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