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A Blueprint for Spiritual Prosperity

Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash We all want spiritual prosperity. What I mean is that we all want our spiritual lives to be strong and healthy and growing. All of the Bible exists so we can achieve just that but there are some short passages that really speak to the idea of spiritual prosperity. This…
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April 27, 2023 0

How Do You Make Maximum Effort?

Photo by Massimo Sartirana on Unsplash So much success in life depends on making maximum effort. So much of our spiritual growth depends on making such an effort. In Peter’s letter he uses the phrase ‘make every effort.’ What does that even mean? Here is the scripture I am talking about. I have added emphasis…
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April 20, 2023 0

Here are the Keys to Your Fresh Start

Photo by Arno Smit on Unsplash I took a drive this morning. The orchards are starting to bloom and leaf out, the vineyards are coming to life, everywhere there are signs and reminders that a fresh cycle of life has started. God created nature to have a seasonal fresh start. And we need that, too.…
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April 6, 2023 1

7 Strategies for Overcoming Temptation

Overcoming temptation is one of the most important factors to accelerating our spiritual growth. Falling to temptation is not something any follower of Jesus wants to do. Sin tangles our day and upsets our spiritual clarity, often times interfering with our ability to pray and comprehend the truths of God’s Word. So how do we…
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March 30, 2023 0