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Lessons from the Books of Chronicles

Every book of the Bible teaches us something. In fact, there are many lessons to be learned in every book! If we are patient, we can extract lessons that help us understand God and ourselves just a little better. There are numerous passages in 1 and 2 Chronicles which are challenging. The books recount the…
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January 25, 2019 4

Reconciliation in Three Powerful Steps

How can a relationship that is damaged be reconciled? Is it possible? I believe it is, nearly all the time. However, there are extreme cases such as abuse within a family that reconciliation will be extremely difficult or even impossible unless the offender accepts the responsibility and consequences for their actions, even if those consequences…
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January 22, 2019 0

You Have Influence – How to Use It

We all have influence. Is it positive or negative? Are you making the world better or worse? We all want to make thing better, right? Here’s a starting point. Webster’s Third Unabridged Dictionary defines influence this way: to affect or alter the conduct, thought, or character of by indirect or intangible means. The words you…
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January 18, 2019 1

Seven Traits for Spiritual Success

There are certain traits everyone needs in order to succeed. In our spiritual lives we encounter obstacles, temptations, opposition and discouragement. God helps us develop all these traits so we can grow and become everything God wants us to be. The Seven Tenacity. Tenacity is a scrappy and active pursuit of what Jesus is leading…
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January 15, 2019 0