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Accomplish Your Purpose – Helpful Steps

Posted onFebruary 27, 2023February 27, 2023

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Accomplish Your Purpose - Helpful Steps

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So, did you accomplish your purpose today? Yesterday? Are you on-target with your life purpose?

Think back to when you start your day:
Before getting out of bed, multi-thoughts fire as you contemplate another new day.
Getting dressed, life responsibilities already form in your brain.
Downing breakfast, you focus on making progress today.
You might jot “to do’s” in your planner so you don’t forget.
At your work place, ideas about life balance might appear . . . and quickly disappear as you dive into responsibilities.

With duties bombarding your waking hours – do you accomplish your purpose for being alive? Do you know why God created you?

God’s Dimension: Real And Very Near

Posted onFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023

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God's Dimension: Real And Very Near

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One freezing early morning, I pushed back my curtain to see what the winter storm did to my yard overnight. My eyes struggled to focus in the flood of “sun-on-snow” brightness. Gradually adjusting, I saw something magical. It was like a story book scene. This piece of incredible winter art – in front of my eyes – reminded me – God’s dimension is real and very near.

(If you live in an area where this weather never happens, I’m including a few pictures so you can imagine.)

Pass The Baton

Posted onFebruary 13, 2023May 2, 2024

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Pass The Baton

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During the Olympics, relay races are run with a team of superbly trained athletes – and with a baton. In one critical moment, a race is often won or lost. What is that moment? It’s the moment when runners pass the baton. Races are lost or won based on speed, of course. Yet, an accurate baton placement secures the race. This element is drilled again and again by coaches.

To pass the baton in a race is a big deal. It’s an even bigger deal to pass the baton in daily life.

I Have Behaved

Posted onJanuary 30, 2023July 17, 2023

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I Have Behaved

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I’m not sure what comes to your mind when you ponder the title of this article. I suppose those words are not commonly spoken. In my own history, I can think of times I certainly have behaved. I also recall some times I have not. Hopefully the times I have behaved are becoming my norm as I work hard to know God better.

Anyway, I’d like to delve into this unusual statement – “I have behaved.” Did you know it comes straight out of Scripture?

A Calm Strength

Posted onJanuary 23, 2023January 23, 2023

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A Calm Strength

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A calm strength! Does that describe you? Although you may not believe me, it can describe you. If I asked you – “does your life have any stress” – what would you answer? Similarly, if you rated yourself on a scale of panic in problems, where would you mark yourself? How would you rate your approach to each day? So, I ask again: do you have calm strength?

Since we have lots of questions. let’s begin today’s content.

Plans For Hope And A Future In Last Days

Posted onJanuary 9, 2023July 17, 2023

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Plans For Hope And A Future In Last Days

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Have you noticed the talking points of world news recently? Wars, rumors of war, famines, earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, tornados, forest fires, floods, demonstrations in the streets, military muscles flexing, political unrest, various discriminations, mounting deceptions, despair. And more! Wow. What a state our world is in. Is it even possible to contemplate good plans for hope and a future?

Becoming YOU: Helpful Tips

Posted onJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023

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Becoming YOU: Helpful Tips

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I’ve often thought about well-known people and how they became “famous.” The Queen of England, various presidents, Mother Teresa, Benjamin Franklin, and even Jesus’ mother – Mary. What did they focused on? How did they spent their time? What experiences forged their character? Each person must learn how to become. So, are you becoming you?

Live Between the Dots This New Year: 7 Tips

Posted onDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

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Live Between the Dots This New Year: 7 Tips

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The end of one year morphs into a new one by the simple passing of time. Days slip by all year, but when the passing of days ends one thing and begins another, it is noteworthy. Like dots on a graph that connect to form a line, your life line is formed by connecting dots of days. Therefore, it’s critical to live between the dots in a way that exemplifies the noble character of Jesus.

Do You Wonder About Prayer?

Posted onNovember 14, 2022May 2, 2024

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Do You Wonder About Prayer?

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Sometimes I wonder about prayer. How to pray most effectively. Do my prayers make a difference? Similarly, I wonder how to deepen relationship with God. In our physical, visible, daily reality – going after invisible qualities can be hard to define. Do you ever wonder about how to deepen your relationship with God? Or do you wonder about prayer? Read More …

Rise Up Higher

Posted onNovember 7, 2022May 2, 2024

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Rise Up Higher

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While I recently re-read a favorite author, I was encouraged to keep pursuing something God placed in my heart years ago. So – what is that something? “Rise Up Higher.” And what’s the relevance with the world in such upheaval? Well, I can tell you this – it’s a really good place to live – with many practical applications. So, I hope you will be encouraged with this content.