Tag: God
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The Gift of Authenticity: Letting Go of Your Image
Authenticity is about letting go of our images in the mirror. Instead of looking outward at our reflections, we must learn to look inward and see our reflections in God’s eyes. It’s not that we should neglect our appearances. I put some effort into my appearance every day. I make sure I look put together…
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The Gift of Being Alive: Blooming Where God Plants You
Sometimes, God will call us to bloom in the most unlikely of places. The really beautiful thing about this photo is the fact that someone took a tree stump, a dead thing, and put life in it. As Christians, we too are often called to bring light, life, into dark places. Flowers don’t refuse to…
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The Gift of Prayer: Life Lessons From a Ladybug
The sermon at church today was one I won’t ever forget. Our pastor preached on a topic very near and dear to my heart, as it should be to anyone who desires a relationship with God. He talked about prayer. There were three key instructions he gave us today related to prayer. The first one…
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The Gift of a Guarded Heart
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. (Proverbs 4:23) If you know me, you know I love to collect rocks. I like to take them from places and times I want to remember, and I usually paint them. This is a rock from one of my favorite hiding places.…
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The Gift of Discernment: The New Age and Original Sin
The New Age Movement is a mirror image of mankind’s original sin. This is a controversial topic I’m very passionate about and want to bring light to. What was the very first sin man committed? “Disobeying God” you might answer. Let’s dig a little deeper. What was it the serpent used as bait to get…
