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"CIRCUMCISE YOUR HEARTS"

“God desires a heart that is tender towards Him and His plans. We must approach Him with humility and a willingness to yield our stiff necks to Him. Only then can we walk the path He has laid out for us.”

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Godly Love and Neighborly Love

Our highest calling is to love others as Christ has loved us.

We are to love, not just in words or speech, but in genuine acts that address the needs of other people.

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Determined Living in a Careless World

Becoming a Christian costs us our love, devotion and allegiance. The central place in our heart must be given to God, and as a result we gladly obey his commandments. But, the price that we pay is so little in comparison to the price the Lord paid for our salvation, and so little in comparison to the value of the blessings that we receive, that it is almost insignificant. What we do is insignificant to what Jesus has done for us, yet we must still give our best.

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Cultivating Peace of Mind!

One of the primary reasons Jesus came to earth and died for sinful humankind: that we might walk with God without fear, enjoying his peace all the days of our lives

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Gods Image our Likeness

You were created on purpose, for a purpose, and with a divine imprint.

Our identity is our purpose and goal on life

Your life is not random—it reflects the Creator.

As we embrace this identity, we live with boldness, righteousness, and Honor.

Don’t let the world define you—live as God’s image-bearer.

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Bitter or Better

Evil can be turned around and become a greater work for God to use.

There is a truth that says,  the same sun that melts wax hardens clay.

It's a way of saying that the same circumstances can cause different responses in people to make them bitter or better, wounded or stronger.

We all know people who have had very difficult lives or seasons in their lives and some are the better because of it and others are the worse because of it.

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Keeping your eyes on the Prize

You will only grow if you keep looking forward.

Growth means that you change some things. For Christians, it may be some habits. For churches, it may be some methods and traditions.

You will only win the race when you look forward to Jesus.

Jesus is there to coach you. He is your cheerleader. He will help you win the race. But you have to keep looking to Him – not to anyone else, or anything else. Jesus needs to be your Source.

You have to believe that the future is brighter than the past.

You have to take all of your negative thoughts and submit them to Christ. Christians need to think forward because God thinks forward.

You have to know that God’s love for you didn’t end when you accepted Jesus.

He just doesn’t want you to stay right where you are. There is much more ahead of you in God’s love than behind you

The only way to receive that crown of life is by becoming and then living the Christian life—reaching forth and pressing toward the mark.

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“Reckoned Righteous”

The life of Father Abraham is a tapestry woven with profound lessons that continue to inspire and guide people of various backgrounds and beliefs.

From embracing faith and trust to demonstrating hospitality, perseverance, and generosity, Abraham’s journey offers us a wealth of wisdom to apply in our own lives.

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Standing on the Promises of God

Trusting God is a foundational principle in the Christian faith.

REFLECTING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOD AND HIS PEOPLE.

It is more than a passive belief—it is an active reliance on God’s character, promises, and power.

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Repentance, Remorse, and Regret

Repentance is the act of turning from disobedience to God with intentional obedience.

Repentance is not a one-time act but a continual process of turning to God, letting God lead you in your walk

Repentance involves a heartfelt turning away from sin and a commitment to follow Christ, resulting in a life transformed by His grace.

 Repentance brings healing, peace, serenity:

                Between ourselves and God

                With ourselves

                With others around us

Repentance is a step that helps realign us with God’s image and likeness.

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The God of New Beginnings

Our lives can feel lost or ever stagnant, but God gives us of bright new beginnings.

Each day is an opportunity to experience His abundant mercy and renewed strength.

He invites us to leave our past behind and step confidently into the future He has designed for us.

With God by our side, every end is not only a loss but invokes the promise of something marvelous waiting to be discovered.

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The Light of Bethlehem Shines On

1.      In the Darkness of Despair, There Is the Light of Hope – Isaiah 9:2-7

 2.      In the Darkness of Suffering, There Is the Light of Life – John 1:1-13

 3.      In the Darkness of Oppression, There Is the Light of Salvation – Luke 2:1-5

 4.      In the Darkness of Fear, There Is the Light of Joy - Luke 2:6-11

 5.      In the Darkness of Anxiety, There Is the Light of Peace - Luke 2:12-17

 6.      In the Darkness of Uncertainty, There Is the Light of Wonder - Luke 2:17-20

 7.      In the Darkness of Suspicion, There Is the Light of Devotion - Matthew 2:1-12

8.     In the Darkness of Ignorance, There Is The Light of Truth and Correction.

 9.     In the Darkness of Emptiness, There is Purpose.

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Thanks Living

We can lose perspective. If we’re not careful, we begin to look at the world as if the whole world is a problem and our whole lives are filled with anxiety, pressure and problems.

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Faithful Friendship

“Friendship is one of the sweetest joys of life. Many might have failed beneath the bitterness of their trial had they not found a friend.” 

Charles H. Spurgeon.

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Graceful Living

Think about this:

Grace is God’s love for us in action

Christ is a gift of Grace from God to us!

Grace saves us from a Shallow Religion

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