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And this is God’s will…

Because we’ve been forgiven, we can forgive.

What legacy will you leave?

Lay it down. Everything you are trying to prove, whatever you are trying to earn, lay it down. Come to the foot of the cross.

Be aware that your approach is perhaps more important than your information. Don’t be out of step, out of control, or out of line when you attempt to love and respond to others.

How often does God pull us from the darkness, revealing His beautiful plan and light to us, and yet we find ourselves back there again? How quickly we forget.

Living a life of integrity and honesty is only possible with the Belt of Truth wrapped around us.

Make that commitment today. The commitment to follow what the Lord had originally intended for marriage, before our sin polluted it.

So what do we do? If we have been forgiven so great a debt, one that we cannot repay, time and time again, what should we do when someone wrongs us? Forgive.

The real hero of this story is not Jonah, but God. He used an imperfect man to save an imperfect nation who lived imperfect lives to point them to a perfect God.

The Lord knows we are better together. United, we will stand; divided, we will fall.

Lord, help us love like You love.

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The Father’s voice, even in conviction, is full of love.

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we must lay aside our flesh and follow the Lord’s lead.

Jesus came to save the lost. And He’s still in the business of doing just that. It’s His main priority! Is it yours?

Anticipate “in your face” battles, not merely “let’s pretend” childish scrimmages. Be ready. From pretend pirates to skilled swordsmen, let’s suit up and execute His battle plans while holding fast to the victorious finish He has already secured.

What needs to be removed in your life to keep your eyes fixed on Christ? What tempts you? What leads you to sin?

What are we teaching our children? Where are we pointing them?

Jonah’s powerful prayer reflects that he is now ready to do God’s will…even when it still probably doesn’t make sense to him. He gets what we all want in life: a redo.

Far too often, I pick up the burdens I’ve promised to give over to the Lord because I think I can do this. I can fix this. I can make it better. But all of my efforts are poor attempts compared to His righteous and perfect plan.

What does loving others look like?

May we obey when God calls.

Have we settled for something less than what Jesus intended for His church?

Don’t just do it for me. Teach me so I can do it, too. And then, let me be able to teach someone else. Isn’t that what discipleship is?

Jesus knew that the resurrection would come. He knew what it would be like to be reunited with the Father in Heaven. He wasn’t focused on the pain ahead, but the joy that was coming.

Learn the lessons that separation can bring, but run when you spot home. Your Father always leaves the light on.

Fall to His feet and trust in Him. This is where true faith is built.

Put down the phone. Close your laptop. Be present in the life you have been given. Take joy today in the time the Lord has blessed you with!

God desires our obedience. He wants a heart that loves him so much, it is willing to trust and obey Him…even when it’s hard.

My impatient and anxious heart can get the best of me, how about you? Lord, we know You have great things in store for us. Help us to learn to trust You, Lord!

When Jesus told us to love others…

When we are afraid, we can turn our eyes to our Savior.

We must show others the same compassion Jesus has shown us.

Far too many will accept Jesus, but never experience the true reward of having a close relationship with Him.

Are we really true followers of Christ? Is there complete and total commitment? Have you surrendered your life to Him? Take up thy cross and follow.

David appeals to the very nature of who God is, not his own competence or luck, thus a teaching moment for witnesses and recorded for us. As your Goliaths appear in life’s challenges, learn from David.

We don’t always understand God’s plan. We don’t like to see our friends or family struggle or suffer, but it’s important to remember, God’s got this. He is in control.

Jesus is there, even in our blindspot.

His perfect timing allows us to grow in knowledge, wisdom, discernment and love.

God is such a gentleman, He will let us run, but sooner or later, we will come face-to-face with the consequences of our actions.

Are you seeing the whole picture? Get the full context by searching the scriptures!

Understanding God’s love for us is preliminary to everything else.

We can learn from the life of others.

The Love of God crushes the notion that love is something we can earn.

Today, the question is posed to you – Who is Jesus? Your answer determines your destiny. Is He your father? Do you have a relationship with Him where you know you are His daughter or son?

You cannot do this on your own. You need Jesus. Trust in Him to provide what you need.

The truth is out there. Will you see it?

We’ve seen His goodness time and time again. We’ve witnessed what He can do and we know what He’s promised to do, but… we turn the knob on the side of that box, wondering if He’s really going to show up.

Jesus was the Messiah, the healer, the One whom they had heard about their whole lives, and their faith in those things brought them to the mountain, believing in Him to save them. How far will you go to be saved?