These are strange times – to say the least. Skip the political and pandemic issues – let’s just talk about what is happening among the people. Have you noticed? There is this outbreak that is happening, and it is spreading like a wildfire. It is scarier to me than everything else that is going on in our world. It is sure to cause pain and suffering on a grand scale.

What is this outbreak I am referring to today? It is the outbreak of self-centeredness. Have you experienced it? How do we stop this outbreak and find a little bit of joy?

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So, I have been thinking about this a lot lately. What has my devotion? Where do I devote my time? What am I committed to – no matter what else is going on around me? Let’s talk about it. What has your devotion?

Are you like me and devoted to things that are not worthy of your devotion? How can we shift our devotion to what matters most? Let’s talk about it - hop over to the blog… I think you will find this helpful.

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Don’t let the picture fool you. This post is not about physical improvements we need to make, it is about so much more. Let’s chat.…

Why do we so easily find fault with others? It is like a flashing neon light we recognize without any problem. But when it comes to finding fault within ourself, it can sometimes feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. We justify, we rationalize, and we make excuses – so many excuses. The reality is we are all in need of improvement. We all need to change. We all need to grow and become better and better.

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It is easy to do. We fall prey to this world we live in and we easily lose sight of our true identity. Why is that? Well, because we are looking for it in all the wrong places. We believe our identity is found in our outward beauty, our career or lack thereof, gauged by our ability to create the perfect life, and/or found in the approval of others, but it is not. We wear labels that falsely identify us - from our childhood, from our life circumstances and our own negative self talk. The world, the people or circumstances in our life, nor our negative self-talk is what defines us. Our identity is found in our Creator. Shouldn’t we go to Him and His word if we are to truly understand who it is that we are?

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Did you know there has been scientific research that suggests that gratitude has health benefits? Google it. You can find articles that tell you it increases happiness, reduces stress, leads to a healthier heart, helps you sleep, promotes physical health, and even changes your brain. You will also learn that the opposite of gratitude – ingratitude – can have detrimental effects on you, your life and your health.

We – us believers – should already know this because there are countless scriptures that tell us to be thankful. God’s word says, “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (I Thessalonians 5:18) It doesn’t say be thankful for everything, but in everything. As we study God’s word, we come to understand that gratitude should characterize the Christian life and speaks powerfully of our walk with Christ. Gratitude is looking up and ingratitude is looking down.

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Anybody struggling? It's been a tough year. The past 12 months have NOT been my favorite for a lot of reasons. We have suffered heartbreaking losses, faced challenges we did not anticipate, and had big trips and big plans cancelled or postponed. But... we have also had some very sweet moments, laughed at ourselves and received some exciting news. I have a choice. I can focus on all that went wrong or I can choose to focus on all that is good. Where are you choosing to place your focus?

If I am not careful, I can start thinking that my life is all about me and how things are going from my perspective. But then I am reminded that…

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You matter! Why do we forget this? Well, because there are those in this fallen world who act as if we don’t. And there are those we encounter who show us they believe that they matter much more than we do. And because we have an adversary whose only desire is to “steal, kill and destroy” anything that would cause us to believe the truth and fulfill our purpose.

But… there is the evidence, this great truth… (click link to read post).

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Quick Question… How is your relationship with Jesus? Yep, I asked it – but will you answer it honestly? Right now, today, which of these answers best describes you…

o I know about Him, but I cannot say that I know Him.

o I say that I know Him because I accepted Him as my Savior years ago, and I go to church, but I can’t really say that I have a real relationship with Him.

o I love the Lord and am active in my church and studying my Bible, but to be honest – I have no idea what “intimacy with Jesus” even means.

o There have been times in my life where I have experienced intimacy with Jesus, but right now I am struggling to feel that.

o I do experience an intimacy with Jesus, but I know that there is always more and I am ready for it.

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The morning after my Daddy’s death, this verse was like a news ticker running through my mind… “My grace is sufficient for you”……….”My grace is sufficient for you”……….”My grace is sufficient for you”. Grief is strange. It comes in waves. You are doing okay and then all of the sudden… (visit blog to continue reading)

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This morning I was reading Hebrews 12:1-2 and reflecting on the words there. As I read these words over and over, I began to think about the weight we are carrying. We carry a lot of weight, don’t we? Weight is anything that hinders a runner. So, as we run our race – live the Christian life – what is weighing us down, slowing our pace and maybe even pulling us off course? Maybe we should just sit and think about what is the weight in our life – what is hindering us? Grab a pen and let’s make a list.

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There are times in our life when we cry out to God and ask, Why Me? This may take you back to a day or a time when you asked God this very question. Why do we have to walk through such difficult times? Why are we enduring heartbreak? Why did this happen to us? We question God and want an answer to our question… Why Me? What did I do to deserve this?

But there are other times when we ask this same question… (visit blog and continue reading)

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What has been, will in no way compare to what is coming. Why do we fret; why do we worry? For those of us who know Jesus, our future is bright. We can be filled with joy as we … (continuing reading)

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Surrender by definition means to cease resistance and submit to authority. We gloss over those words and want to believe that we have ceased to resist God and that we are submitted to His authority. But, for most of us, the truth is we are our own governing power. We submit to the authority of our own opinions and do what we decide is best for us and those we love. Because we do, we miss out on much of what God… (Visit blog to continue reading post.)

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Have you ever thought about there being STEPS to becoming more like Christ? Not steps - like this is precisely what you need to do next – but steps - like moving forward and taking a step closer to your Savior. Christianity is not a one and done type proposition. If we accepted… (visit the blog to read the post)

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Do you ever think that becoming like Christ is just too big of a request? Why would God instruct us to become like Jesus when there is absolutely no way we can be perfect? How are we supposed to live up to this impossible expectation? Join me as we discuss steps we can take to Become More Like Christ.

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This step is vital and makes all the difference in the world. We are not longing for head knowledge so that we can know more than others. No… our goal is to know Him more and more until we know Him as we are known. Can you imagine? Therefore… (click to continue reading - you will be glad you did ;-) )

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