Jesus Has No Identity Issues! Do you?

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Have you ever experienced identity issues? Actually, it’s quite common. In other words, you’re not alone. Today, we examine – Jesus has no identity issues!

Do you?

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Gain Purpose – Scripture Dissection

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Whether you’re a young adult, middle adult, or mature adult – well, everyone wants purpose in life. Of course, as you live, you figure out you gain experience. However, have you considered you also gain purpose?

It’s true! So, let’s explore this.

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Need Illumination? – Scripture Dissection

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Need Illumination? - Scripture Dissection
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Whether you’re driving at night, rummaging in the basement, trying to get your grass mowed before the sun totally sinks, or simply trying to get from your bed to the bathroom at night . . . you need illumination.

Similarly, you need light to –

  • Direct your heart.
  • Know where to go when you can’t see ahead.
  • Know how to respond when things don’t make sense.

 

Realistically, in many ways, you need illumination.

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“Speak And Do”

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"Speak And Do"
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Last article, we explored how Words Are Important. However, you’ve lived long enough to know that “speak and do” definitely go together.

How many times have you noticed some folks just say a lot of words that sound great – sometimes perhaps even boastful. Sadly, they never live out what they talk about. The people we respect most are ones who put “speak and do” together.

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Words Are Important

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Words Are Important
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A few months ago, we published an article “Action Is Better Than Words.” Of course, that is true. In fact, I don’t think anyone would disagree. However, words are important, too!

You may remember diagramming sentences in grammar school. (Perhaps you’re thinking – “Ugh – don’t talk about that!”) Most people either loved or hated diagramming sentences. Nevertheless, whenever you assemble words, you express concepts and ideas. Equally, you assemble attitudes. Interestingly, you also assemble influence.

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9 Ways To Help Someone

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Have you ever been in a situation where you really wanted to help someone? Perhaps, you didn’t know quite what to do. Today we discuss nine ways to help someone.

If you’re reading this, you likely have a tender heart and care about helping other people in our broken world. I want to affirm this desire in you. In fact, you remind me of Jesus. So, read on for helpful tips. And keep your heart in this admirable place.

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Your Life An Altar – Healthy Living

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OK! So, nobody builds an altar anymore. Well, not really. Yet, there are ways we automatically build an altar in our lives on which we make sacrifices – for goals and dreams, for relationships, to feel validated – all the while hoping our sacrifice will bring desired results. Incidentally, it helps to consider – your life is an altar.

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Stay Free (Be Free! Part 3)

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There’s a very expensive treasure in this world: freedom! Collectively, a huge price has been paid for people to be free. Soldiers have died. Risks have been taken. Permanent physical and emotional losses have been borne. Frankly, you and I have a part to play to stay free.

This is Part 3 in a short series – Be Free!

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Check Points To Freedom (Be Free! Part 2)

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Welcome to Part 2 of our short series – Be Free! – Check Points To Freedom. Today, we explore helpful check points to freedom. As we begin, here’s a verse about living free.

“It is for freedom Christ has set [you] free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” (Gal. 5:1)

With this incredible promise/command – good check points can help!

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Freedom With Perspective (Be Free! Part 1) – Scripture Dissection

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Many countries celebrate freedom. Sadly, freedom is not a reality in some countries. Interestingly, freedom with perspective is critical. Actually, true freedom is much more than a “right.” More accurately, it’s a “responsibility.”

Of course, it is to be cherished and enjoyed. Ultimately, however, it is to be protected by how you live and what you do to secure it going forward.

I’m excited about this first article in a short series – Be Free!

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