We need to let go of what weighs us down to reach what God has set before us. Sex outside of marriage can bring pain to our lives. It affects our future relationships and our current relationship with God. We need to leave behind the guilt, shame, anger and unforgiveness […]
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Think of how far along you’d be if you would have fulfilled every new year’s resolution that you’ve ever made. You would be healthier, happier, and more prosperous, and your family would enjoy the benefits of having a better you. But chances are, if you’re like most people, if you
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Christmas is challenging enough when trying to choose the right gifts for the right people. We tend to choose our gifts based on a person’s needs. With God, he gave us a gift that fulfilled the greatest need we had; a need for salvation. Jesus came with one mission, and
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One of the real gifts of the season that has already been unwrapped is the gift of presence. Jesus is Immanuel, God with us.
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We place nicely wrapped presents under the Christmas knowing that this builds anticipation in our loved ones. It’s a joy to see them unwrapping their gifts enthusiastically and to see their expression when the gift underneath the wrapping meets or exceeds their expectation. But the best gifts of the
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To end loneliness, we must look for signs of loneliness in others and connect with them.
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We combat loneliness when we welcome others in to our circle and enter into a meaningful relationship with them.
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Loneliness would have a person believe that even though they are surrounded no one knows them and no one cares. So, we face life-struggles feeling alone. As connected as we are through technology, we’re lonelier than ever. A study shows that 40 percent of Americans are lonely, and that loneliness
Do you remember a time in your life when you put your foot in your mouth and you regretted it? We all have at one time or another. Many times the negative consequences are great and can change the course of our lives. Mastering what we say is difficult it
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You probably dislike being negatively judged for your appearance. That condescending look, that dismissive attitude or that subtle slight are ways this type of judgment is expressed. Maybe it’s your skin color, or accent, or the way you dress or your hairstyle or the type of car you drive that
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