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Gratitude turns what we have into enough, because it shifts our focus from what’s missing to Who is present. A thankful heart sees God’s hand in both plenty and in pain, and finds peace in His provision. When we practice gratitude, lack loses its grip and contentment takes its place. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
One way to renew your love for Christ is to review His love for you. You see, we don't graduate from the love of Christ, so we must review it so as to renew it. "Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love" (Revelation 2:4).
The work of the flesh is always futile. But the work of the Spirit is always fruitful. You see, it's only what we do in Christ that will echo beyond this life. "For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace" (Romans 8:6).
We are either living on the pulse of the Spirit or the impulse of the flesh. Both are at odds, but only one is honorable to God. And we are led by whichever one is fed. Therefore, "walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh" (Galatians 5:16).
We err greatly by thinking the Church is a building filled with people. It is not. The Church is a people that God is building and filling with Himself. "I will build My church..." (Jesus).
The world defines greatness with numbers and how many people serve you. But the Lord applies greatness to the humble, which begs the question, "how can I serve you?" Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant (Matthew 20:26).
God's providence is expressed in the events that happen but also in what He prevents from happening. Whether visible or invisible, His hand is providential. "The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all" (Psalm 103:19).
On Labor Day weekend, I’ll begin a new teaching series at Landmark Church titled “The Last Revelation: Countdown To The Kingdom.” For the past several months, I’ve been studying, praying, and seeking the Lord in preparation for what He desires to...
It's true, you never really know what you've got until it's gone. But also, in some situations, it takes being gone to realize what you've got. Being back in Florida with my family for the first time in 6 years has taught me a humbling lesson about the void that I left my parents with since I've been gone. Other family members, who are here with us now, (and were here in years past) have told me privately how both my mother and my father have a different type of vacation relief this time around. You see, it's as if--for the past 5 Florida trips--they've left behind a "peace" of luggage that was locked up and....
You really can't walk a few feet in Disney World without seeing people taking photographs. Most of those photo op's involve posing in front of a scenic background or vibrant foreground. Whether it's a giant castle behind you or Minnie Mouse next to you, there is just something "magical" about capturing the moment....or is it more about capturing our own likeness? I'm sorry, this is just how my mind works these days! Perhaps we love seeing ourselves in a picture because deep down inside we are reminiscing about that which is eternal. Perhaps it's not the external image that we are.....
Let's just say I couldn't see this day six years ago.....though, while I was "there", I imagined it every year that my family was here. And it is the imagination that can often be a preview of coming attractions. Anyway, last time I was in Florida was 6 years ago--post-tragedy and pre-prison. And as Magic Kingdom was an amusement option during that time with my family--please understand--it wasn't ALL "Disney" for me....In fact, I would soon be....
("Imprisoned by Peace" is Book #1 of 5 from the Core Conviction Series and was written while I was in prison): Where have I been most of my young life thus far? I have been all over the country in my travels with soccer, from childhood as a novice player to adulthood as a professional athlete. I have been to so many great colleges and universities, visiting those campuses either for pleasure or sports-related activities. I have even lived in some beautiful cities in my day. But where have I been while being where I was? Now in prison, I realize that though I have been all over and claimed to be a man of faith, I made this claim when I was “beside myself.” I never fully understood that I was going through the motions in life spiritually and that there needed to be a catalyst that would bring me “back to myself.” I found my way from here to there, but I was lost! This View Apart from my prison experience is...
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