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Jan 16, 2012
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Being a Christian is about having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, not following a list of man-made rules and checking off a “to do” list.
God Doesn’t Make Junk
Jun 02, 2010
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The way you view yourself effects the type of friends you have, the choices you make, and the effort you put into things that matter (like striving for good grades and performing your best using the talents you have). Since we are created in God’s image, we are created beautiful. Psalm 139:13-14 For you created [...]
All We Need
Jun 02, 2010
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“There are a million voices calling out my name. But you’re the one I wanna hear, so make the others disappear. You’re all I need. You are all I need when I’m surrounded. You are all I need if I’m by myself. You fill me when I’m empty. There is nothing else. You’re all I [...]
A Way of Escape
Jun 02, 2010
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Have you ever blamed someone else for a mistake you made or a temptation you gave into? James 1:13-14 When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away [...]
Inevitable
May 10, 2010
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Death, Taxes, Hunger, Thirst, Change… these are things in life that are inevitable. Temptation is one of them. 1 Peter 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Why does God allow us to be tempted? 1 Peter 1:7 These have come so [...]
We Wear Our Habits
May 10, 2010
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You are not born with your habits–you weave them and wear them. Your habits can be the rags of self-centered addictions or the robes of Christ-centered self-control.” – June Hunt Your habits characterize your character. Romans 13:14 “Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of [...]
Beauty or Beast
May 10, 2010
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A German Shepherd can be trained to be a ferocious accomplice to evil intent or helpful companion for the visually impaired. This is learned behavior. In the same way, habits are learned behaviors that become a powerful force in your life for good or bad. Every habit is either Christ-centered or self-centered… potentially a beauty [...]
Hard Habits
May 10, 2010
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Destructive habits create an unhealthy emotional climate and have the potential of damaging you and/or others. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore [...]
Hidden Habits
May 10, 2010
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Some habits are not recognized as harmful addictions because: *you are unaware that a negative way of responding has become a habit *the world does not see your habit as negative *a seemingly good behavior is controlling your life Ecclesiastes 7:18 “The man who fears God will avoid all extremes.” Some hidden habits: compulsive arguing, [...]