Archive | May, 2010

Protected by Love

“For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there” (James 3:16, NKJV) All throughout scripture, God commands us to love. In fact, 1 Corinthians tells us that love is the greatest thing. Do you realize that we are protected when we walk in love? When we are selfish or self-seeking, the […]

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The Good Fight

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 (NIV) This is my favorite verse in the Bible. Paul is sitting in a smelly and damp prison, writing his final words to his best friend, Timothy. He’s reflecting back on his life and can say […]

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Transformed in Your Mind

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2 (NKJV) It’s so important to make sure our thoughts are becoming more and more like God’s thoughts. Just like a computer program, whatever you allow into your mind is what will come out in your attitude and […]

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What’s my Purpose?

You, however, know all about my teaching, my way of life, my purpose, faith, patience, love, endurance, 2 Timothy 3:10 (Today’s NIV) As Paul begins his famous final charge to his close friend Timothy, he prefaces it with how well Timothy knows him; his ‘way of life’, his ‘purpose’. How would your closest friend, spouse or […]

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It’s Time to Thrive

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers” (3 John 1:2, NKJV) Many people today are living in “survival mode.” If they can just make it through the day, they’ve accomplished their goal. And, there are times when circumstances can seem overwhelming. But God […]

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FUN

There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves… without self-control… lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God 2 Timothy 3:1-4 (NIV) Our minds seem to always go to; “what can I do that will be fun and make me feel good”. Believe me, I desire fun, but […]

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Sudden Breakthroughs

…the Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters…” (2 Samuel 5:20, AMP) God wants to give you a breakthrough—a sudden burst of His favor; an explosion of His goodness. He wants to release His power in such a way that it overwhelms you and drives out your […]

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RUN

Flee the evil desires of youth, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 (NIV) ‘Flee’ doesn’t mean to just not partake in impure desires, it means to turn the other way and RUN! I heard a saying that rings […]

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The Position of Power

“Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense” (Proverbs 19:11, AMP) Every day, we have opportunities to get upset, be frustrated, or get offended. Maybe you had plans that didn’t work out, or someone was rude to you at the office. Maybe you […]

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