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Are You Honest?

Your first instinct is to say, “Yes, I am honest.” But we tend to be flawed and often are less than honest with ourselves. We easily justify our bad behavior and are pretty easy on ourselves. This is bad for spiritual growth. A few weeks ago, I began a series of blog posts that will…
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July 20, 2020 1

5 Powerful Lessons from Philippians

We are rejoicing with Philippians! One of the great themes of this short letter is the call to rejoice! There are powerful lessons to help us with our spiritual health in this epistle. Spiritual Health Lesson One – Love The power of love to help us grow is expressed eloquently and profoundly in these opening…
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June 29, 2020 0

The Surprising Power of Submission

Submission is a highly prized value of the Kingdom of God! We are not comfortable with the idea of being submissive to those around us. As we grow up, we yearn for the day of independence and autonomy! Being submissive doesn’t mean being weak. In fact, it puts you in a position of strength, allowing…
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June 1, 2020 0

Why Bible Reading is the Most Important Thing You Can Do

Bible reading is the most important factor in your spiritual growth. While prayer is essential, it is basically breathing out our experiences and requests and hearts to God. Bible reading is God breathing out his heart to us! The Bible is the story of God and how he has interacted with his people throughout history.…
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May 11, 2020 0