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I KEEP IT SHORT & SIMPLE.
Why?Almost half of American adults read below high school level. God looks at your heart, not your reading skills. Big faith can be built on simple words.
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Listen More, Talk Less
James 1:19 (NIV) Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak. What would prayer look like if we spent more time listening and less time talking?
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Listen Up!
When do you listen best to God? When I’m in trouble When life is good When I’m in the mood Jeremiah 22:21 (NLT) I warned you when you were prosperous, but you replied, ‘Don’t bother me.’ You … Continue reading
Safe Steps
“The day Ulrich arrived on the Africa Mercy for his free surgery, volunteer surgeon, Dr. Frank Haydon, was shocked. “He moved like an insect. Like a cricket. I’d never seen anything quite like it.’” 12 year old Ulrich’s muscles hadn’t developed at … Continue reading
Yard-Sticking
What’s yard-sticking? It’s when I compare myself to others. Mostly, I think I fall on the short end of the measuring stick. The only yardstick that counts belongs to God, and he measures me with grace.
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Self-Esteem and Skills
“Self-esteem without skills is a hollow accomplishment.” (from There Are No Shortcuts by Rafe Esquith) Do you agree?
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Social Media and Lies
People post their best photos and happiest moments on social media. Their lives look perfect. And when yours doesn’t, the enemy whispers, “You’re no good. What a loser.” Remember what Jesus said about the enemy. John 8:44 (NIV) There … Continue reading
What Do You Think of Yourself?
Romans 12:3 (NIV) Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you. “Remember that you are absolutely unique. … Continue reading
Self-Esteem: No Contest
How’s your self-esteem? Off the charts Comes and goes Rock bottom What does the Bible say? We are God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10). Can’t get better than that. We’re reminded not to think too highly of ourselves (Romans … Continue reading
Shelter from Heat, Ash and Flames
“Ashley Myers and her family . . . ate a breakfast of biscuits and gravy from paper plates outside the CrossPointe Community Church. The family had been at the church, now a shelter, for three days, after evacuating their home … Continue reading