Category: Motive
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Connection with God: the most effective way to live
Knowing Christ Jesus as our Lord and Savior radically rearranges all our priorities, alters our perspectives and influences our relationships and decisions. When our focus becomes Christ, He becomes the center of our lives. His presence in our lives gives us an indescribable peace, no matter what is going on,…
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eager anticipation keeps us living productively.
An eager anticipation of the return of Christ keeps us living a life of productivity. In scripture we find three admonitions given to us about the Lord’s return: Watch Faithfully God’s Word encourages us to: “Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.”1 Corinthians 16:13 CSB “But…
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the energy of His presence
Where does my strength come from? My strength comes from the Lord who’s presence energizes His work in me. In our Christian discipleship journey, Christ is our supervisor. He is the Forman. He is the CEO. He not only watches us from afar, He is right here with us in…
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gift of fire
A while ago I wrote about Cain and Abel. While I was searching scriptures I came across a verse that stuck out to me. I add it a long list of scriptures to go back and seek the understanding of. One such verse is: 13 Fire must be kept burning on…
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why are you angry?
6 Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you furious? And why do you look despondent? 7 If you do what is right, won’t you be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it.” Genesis 4:6-7…
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can’t throw stones when washing feet
I came across this saying a while back. There was a really dumb saying most people my age (late 30s early 40s) will remember. It became the cornerstone of schools and guidance counselor posters all over school. Sticks and stone may break my bones, but words won’t. What an incredibly…
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i want to know
What is your ultimate goal in life? WHat do you set your ambition and motive on? What are you trying to accomplish? This often comes to mind for me. I often ask myself what exactly are you doing and who are you doing it for. More than a year ago…
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isolation.
An interesting question came across my mind: Does God isolate His people? I had just just helped my youngest move into her new home for the new college year. I was driving up the mountain when I said out loud, Father, I guess it is just you and me now.…
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