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The Warfare of Lack
One of the toughest battles we face in life is the warfare of lack. It’s that constant struggle where we feel like we never have enough—whether it’s money, time, energy, or even peace of mind. The more we try to catch up, the further behind we seem to fall. Emotionally and physically, it can be…
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Lost Opportunities
“I don’t want to miss my blessing.” How many times have we heard one of our brothers and sisters in Christ make that statement? On the positive side, they understand that God in His sovereignty, omniscience, and omnipotence, is the only One that can bless us, that He alone holds our tomorrows and futures in…
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Sow into God’s Kingdom
Galatians 6:7-8(NLT) “7 Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant. 8 Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful nature will harvest decay and death from that sinful nature. But those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting life from the Spirit.” My…
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A Heart That Pleases God
In Matthew 6:21(NLT), our Master taught an astounding truth that is pivotal to our desire to make it into God’s Kingdom. This verse states, “Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” This truth is so important because it points to one of God’s requirements for pleasing Him. Because of…
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The Lord Is My Helper
Hebrews 13:5-6(NLT) “5 Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.” 6 So we can say with confidence, “The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?” Some of the biggest…
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Plenty Leftover to Share
That precious time of year when the practice of giving comes front and center is right around the corner. I don’t know about you, but I have friends that begin shopping for Christmas gifts at the start of the new year. I might not be as organized as they are, but it is always a…
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The Amount You Give
As I was taking a walk with a colleague, a person approached us and asked if we could spare some change. If I am moved by the Holy Spirit to do so, I endeavor to give when asked, but neither of us had any money at that time. We walked a little further down and…
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Maturity Yields a Bountiful Harvest
The fall is known as harvest season, and it has always been my favorite time of the year. I have such fond memories of growing up in a tight-knit community and enjoying the town’s fall fairs and festivals with my family each year. There was good food everywhere your eye could see, and the atmosphere…