As humans we seem to be drawn to the epic gesture (Luke 9:54), but for God it is often the smallest of things that matters most (Matt.25:40)
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We need to look past our intentions and see our motivations. While we may not intend on doing harm, acting out of hurt, envy, insecurity, fear, selfish ambition, spite… does damage.
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If a branch that does not produce fruit is cut off and thrown into the fire (John 15:6), what is the fate of branches that produce poisonous fruit.
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At times I have been embarrassed by the fact that so much of my life has been lived with “a wing and a prayer” mentality.” But as I reflect on this history, I can’t help but suspect that this may be exactly where God wanted me to be.
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Revival is not the result of seeking revival, it is the result of seeking the Giver of life. Revival is what happens when nothing or no one else will do.
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Men build institutions in order to establish systems, which produce predictable results and protect their interests. God creates bodies, which are full of life that comes from Him, and that represent His interests.
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Our battle isn’t really with Satan, as much as it is with that part of ourselves that finds his voice compelling (Galatians 5:17). If we will resist him, he must flee (James 4:7)
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It isn’t a question of calling or anointing, which are given by God. It’s a question of whether our walk has risen to the level of those gifts (Eph.4:1), which is a testimony of our response to His generosity. Fruit isn’t results, it’s character (Gal. 5:22-23).
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How we view our children has a dramatic effect on how they view themselves. And how they view themselves has a dramatic effect on the choices they will make. This is what makes parenting the toughest & most important job we’ll ever have.
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Christ demonstrated what it looks like to have a sole source to be our soul source (John 5:19)
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