Clearly, we all desire God's blessings. However, instead of solely seeking His blessings on what we do, there is great wisdom in seeking to do what He is blessing. This has been a different, but beneficial outlook for me. For it forces my focus off me and my deeds and places it where it should …
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Don’t Ditch That Dream!
Martin Luther King, Jr. boldly declared, "I have a dream!" And it was this dream that helped ignite a generation to transform a nation- thus, a glorious illustration to the power of dreams. Granted, some dreams can be self-serving, self-promoting and vanity based. However, there are also those dreams planted in the heart of man …
Breaking Boundaries
Boundaries can function to keep good things in and bad things out. For example, we may fence our yard to help keep our pet from wandering away, while at the same time, keep strangers out. However, when it comes to our heart, our temptation to build boundaries can lead to unintended consequences. For protection reasons, …
Treasure Treks
The lure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. After all, who doesn't love the idea of discovering an overflowing bounty of priceless riches? Similarly, God relishes the pursuit of lost treasure. However, unlike us, His is not a material interest - it's us. In fact, God reveals several insights in His word concerning His …
Backsliding Believers?
The dictionary defines backsliding as "relapsing into bad habits, or undesirable activities" - and unfortunately, every believer is prone to this misfortune. However, we do not have to be victims. After all, is anything greater than Christ? In addition, being sensitive to some of the primary triggers of backsliding can help us guard against temptations …