Looking at fear and faith… I can’t think of any two forces that are such opposites. If one exists, then the other can’t. If you don’t want one to ‘rule’ your life then you have no alternative but to root out the other. In this case, the only antidote to fear is faith. This also […]
We all find ourselves in this predicament occasionally – but why? Why have we misplaced or lost our shield, knowing that it quenches ALL the fires darts (Ephesians 6:16). What causes our faith to falter? These questions only scratch the surface of what and why our faith seems to dwindle at times. An equally important
This is a ‘who’ not a ‘what’ question. Do YOU know WHO you believe in? Do you know why? Believing involves so many aspects , ‘categories’, and components that it can be difficult at times really understanding who we believe in and why? How do you choose/decide who you believe in? Do you look at
“Only a real risk tests the reality of a belief” C. S. LewisHow do you respond to ‘risk(s)’? Do you flee from them as fast and as far as you can at the mere mention of a potential issue… even before you have confirmed there is a risk? Do you ‘stand and take your
Remember Paul’s ‘thorns in the flesh’? Is this how you feel? That you are stuck and are continually dealing with (fill in the blank) which has now reached the status of ‘thorn’? So… what are you going to do? What CAN you do. Backing up to Paul… what did HE do? God’s response to Paul’s lament
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Most of us live our Christian lives somewhere between accepting Jesus as Lord and the ‘professional’ ministry. We try to live our lives, albeit in the trenches, as best we can. Many have no idea of the abundant, rich life that await us. This state is because we… don’t realize or don’t act on the
a mindset. But it must be supported by commitment/dedication, faith, hope, and endurance. Obviously, there are other behaviors and attitudes, but without those 4 particular operationalized attitudes, I am not sure success ever occurs. Firstly, you must realize that ‘success’ is a personalized definition. What you may deem as successful for you, may be an objective
Is that how you go about being you? Doing just enough. Bluntly – if you aren’t growing, you’re standing still. And where does standing still get you? Exactly! You are behind because life is an action word. Seriously, If it is worth doing, then it’s worth doing well. And when it comes to being and
Have you ever stopped long enough to consider what might be hindering you from (fill in the blank)? Were/are you even aware of what is stopping You from becoming your best you? Or is this not even relevant for you? Are you in your happy place and see no need for growth or accomplishments or whatever
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
