One of my biggest growth moments as an individual was the day I realized that pride and idolatry were a big part of my life … and that through my need to fill those things, I found significance in how others perceived me, instead of finding significance in how the Lord saw me. I wish…
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Why Your Spouse is the Exact Person You Need
Have you ever heard someone say, “We marry our opposite, and then we spend the rest of our life trying to change them to be just like us?” Recently I read an article that said, “Never doubt God’s wisdom in putting you together. Your spouse is the exact person you need. The qualities you are…
Read moreThree Ways Jesus Changes Everything
Three important questions to ponder: 1. Do you know Jesus? 2. Have you been transformed by the truth? 3. Are you experiencing abundant life? If you answered yes to number 1, but you are struggling to answer yes to number 2 or number 3, rethink your answer to number 1. In his sermon today at…
Read moreHow Secure is My Salvation?
Have you ever wondered, “How secure is my salvation?” Once you accept Jesus as your savior, is it possible to lose that salvation? The study of 1 John teaches us about the Triad of Assurance. 1. Faith 1 John 5:15 tells us, “And if we know that He hears us in what we we ask,…
Read moreChildren Repeat the Patterns They See Growing Up
Loved this reminder in an article I was reading … “Children repeat the patterns they see modeled for them as they grow up. The best chance your kids have to grow up wise, is for them to have parents who passionately pursue Christ.”
Read moreSure of God’s Love
The title of this week’s Bible study was “Sure of God’s Love”, and it focused on 1 John, Chapters 3-4. Some of my favorite takeaways: It is our responsibility to love one another. Love is proof of genuine salvation. When we don’t love others, it can create doubt in our minds. God doesn’t see us…
Read moreWhat Are You Living For?
What are you living for? Fill in the blank. I’m living for ______. Is it the weekend? Is it tomorrow? Is it someone else? Is it to achieve a goal? Or is it to live the purpose that God has given to you? Today in his message at Trinity Baptist Church, Landon Price, Director of…
Read moreConflict is the Price You Pay for a Deeper Connection
This morning’s tips come from “Marriage Night 2019” and focuses on the importance of conflict when it is done right in your marriage… Conflict is the price you pay for a deeper connection. There are 3 types of fights: Good fights, Bad fights, and Dumb fights. Pick wisely the ones you engage in. THREE THINGS…
Read moreHow to Live a Bold Prayer Life
At church today, Pastor Andy Coats talked about “Living a Bold Prayer Life.” THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HOW TO PRAY: 1. There is Pattern in Prayer (Matthew 6:5-13) *UPWARD: Honor God first with our focus. *DOWNWARD: Focus back down on His kingdom and the ability to do His work down here. *INWARD: Ask God…
Read moreGrace Based Discipline
I started a new series today called “Grace Based Discipline” by Karis Kimmel Murray. Ironically, I just taught this week about showing Professional Grace in the Workplace, so the title stood out to me. The lesson applies to both how we respond to our children’s mistakes and our employee’s mistakes because in both cases, we…
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