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”Worry is the greatest thief of joy!”
“Worry is one of the worst things we can allow into our lives. If we begin thinking about problems and constantly worrying over the things we face, we will eventually feel weighed down and lose every ounce of our joy. The enemy often takes a small concern and tries to make it seem much bigger than…
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”Speak well to you!”
“As we all know, there are many scriptures that speak to us about the power of our words. They are tremendously and incredibly powerful. Our words can construct realities, shape our self-perception, and deeply influence others. They can heal, inspire, or inflict deep wounds and cause significant emotional harm. To name a few, the Bible…
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”River of tears!”
“I’m sure you’ve all heard the expression, “Well, just cry me a river.” Amen! But I got to thinking this morning about crying and how it truly is a good thing for us to do from time to time. The Bible says there is “a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time…
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”What does God require?”
“This morning I was thinking about what God requires of us as His children. And in Micah 6:8, the Lord tells us that we are to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. We are called to live with fairness, honesty, and integrity; to joyfully extend compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and love with a spirit…
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”Train your brain to be happy!”
“The mind is a powerful gift that each of us possesses. Amen. With our minds, we create the life we desire to live. When it comes down to what people truly want in life, many will simply say, “I just want to be happy.” Happiness brings strength, health, joy, and is followed by peace. Amen.…
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Contentment!”
“If only we were able to live our lives content. Amen. Learning how to live in the moment of our lives, learning how to be thankful in all things, and learning how to appreciate every moment that has been given to us. Learning, regardless of the situation, that we can be as Scripture says, whether…
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“Stay Planted!”
“The Bible uses staying planted very beautifully throughout God’s Word. We are encouraged to be rooted, grounded, and firmly planted, which speaks of spiritual stability and growth. We are told to be “always abounding in the work of the Lord,” knowing that our labor is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58). And in Psalms, we…
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“Seek peace and pursue it!”
“Peace is defined as freedom from disturbance, hostility, and mental anxiety. It refers to external harmony that is followed by internal peace. It reflects an internal state of emotional calm and tranquility. We are told in God’s Word that we are to depart from evil and do good. We are to seek peace and pursue…
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“We are Worthy!”
“I know many people and even myself, at times feel unworthy of the Lord’s grace and mercy. Amen. Not because we doubt our salvation, for it is sealed. Amen. But sometimes in the everyday moments of life the mistakes, the mishaps, the conversations, and the choices we make that we know may not be the…
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“Character!”
“What Does Our Character Say About Us? For character can fall into two categories: the character we portray, like a fictional character in a movie, or the character of integrity that reflects who we truly are. Amen. Integrity is the anchor, the very core of who we are. It means that a person’s internal values…
