The idea of being pruned in any sense is never a fun thought. But the value and benefit and pruning is for the greater good of yourself and others around you. Every time someone visits the gym or runs the track, they are pushing their body to a limit to see it come back stronger. …
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If God has rescued you then you are on the path of growth development. Any new believer is learning new things and implementing new spiritual practices that were not an original instinct. But this path toward’s Christ’s righteousness is both an already present reality and a journey to make it our own. Philippians 3 reminds …
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Loving and honoring people is not so complicated. It just requires us to set aside our desire to be served and the result is others are valued. When we are looking into the interests of others rather than our own, this is when true love and service begin. Seek to glorify Him by serving others. …
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There are a number of different things that we can do to better improve ourselves and those around us. The great thing we could do is live up to the greatest commandment that Jesus speaks of in Matthew 22. Give yourself permission to grow in this area of your life today. It will bless you …
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Philippians 4:13 is a verse that is often taken to mean that you can achieve your American Dream through God. However, the core of the verse speaks more to who God is in our abundance and our need. God’s strength and sustenance for us is greater than our status or success. Learning to turn, follow, …
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When I say this, I don’t mean to find yourself a follower. I mean for you to look for the person that is being overlooked and forgotten about. Remind them that they are still loved and seen by God. None of us feels like we are the center of God’s world when He’s constantly doing …
At times, we get blinded by our devotion to Christ because we prop up our standards of devotion rather than our spiritual fruit. As Christians, we get known for our ability to downcast the interest and entertainment of others in a way to highlight our devotion to God. But the Bible reminds us that our …
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Sometimes we forget that we are simply children seeking to imitate the example of our Father. It’s amazing when God gives examples in our life to remind us of the bigger picture of what He’s doing in our lives. Look out for the daily lessons that He is teaching you and always remember to imitate …
The beauty of life is the many dynamics of those around us. No one has the same exact story but all of us have something to learn from a friend, neighbor, or family member. Allow yourself to get outside of yourself and your reality in order to see someone experiencing and living life differently than …
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In this day, it feels easy to post anything that will give someone a reason to be offended by you. But the Gospel preacher, Paul, reminds us of a more important way to live. It’s not about us being right or our advantage. It’s about people being in your life so that you might be …
