Selfish Christianity
Friday, May 24, 2013
Think about this: how much of your prayer with God is devoted to your needs? Are you spending any time getting to know the Lord? Although God delights in our prayers and cares about our needs, He really wants us to come to Him just to enjoy His presence.
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Why We Miss God’s Will
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Our emotions, focus, and impatience can get in the way of knowing God’s will, especially if we start to treat God like a checklist or magic formula. His will is worth the wait, so trust in Him and yield to the Holy Spirit.
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Missing God’s Will
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Would you describe the process of discovering God’s will for your life as a mystery, or perhaps even a fantasy? It’s neither of those, but watch out for two mistakes that make it very hard to know God’s will.
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Building Solid Friendships
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Christians are not meant to live our life alone. Friendships aren’t easy, but they provide us with the encouragement and challenges we need. In order to have great friends, you must be a great friend.
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Saving Troubled Friendships
Monday, May 20, 2013
If you are experiencing a conflict in an important friendship, don’t ignore or downplay it. Acknowledge, apologize, forgive, and reconcile.
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Benefits of Having the Holy Spirit
Weekend of May 18, 2013
The disciples must have been disappointed to hear that Jesus was leaving. But Jesus said it was better that He go to heaven and send us the Holy Spirit. Do you believe Him?
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How to Reach Your Goals
Friday, May 17, 2013
In order to become the people God wants us to be and achieve the work He has planned for us to do, we must ask ourselves hard questions about our purpose, passion, confidence, action and obedience.
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The Advantages of Goal Setting
Thursday, May 16, 2013
If you’ve ever been locked out of your house, you know how important keys are. For believers, goal setting is a key that opens the door to Christlike. Today, we learn five real benefits of setting goals.
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Goal Setting: The Key to Success
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Too often, we set goals on our own and ask God to help us accomplish them. The right perspective, though, is to set God-centered goals from the beginning, and trust Him through every step of the process.
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Effective Witnesses
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Some of the most effective witnesses are those who have gone through painful, trying circumstances. Though it may not be easy, trust that God turns every circumstance, no matter how difficult, for our good and for His glory.
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