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Attitude Check!
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Phil 4:8 Aways Try To Invoke Thoughts Utterly Deemed Excellent There’s a saying, “Attitude is everything.” If you think about it, that’s a very deep statement. How you react to a situation, text message, conversation, world event, etc., impacts not only you, but those around you. Just as misery loves company, so, too, laugh and the world laughs with you! Personally, I’d much rather be around a positive person than a negative one. (Words kill, words give life; they’re either…
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Friends For Life
Agree with one another, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Philippians 2:2 We were made to be connected, Not to do life alone; To share our ups and downs with each other, Instead of existing on our own. Some friendships come and go, Connecting for a reason; Sharing a passing commonality, They are there for just a season. We have friends who are acquaintances, We see them now and then; We enjoy each other's company Until we meet again. There are friends we have for life, Our souls connecting from the start; Whether we are near or far, They're close to us in heart. Each type of friend Is significant…
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God Is My Constant
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. Colossians 3:2 God is my constant In the ups and downs of life, He's there in jubilant times As well as during strife. In jubilant times My heart is replete; A mountaintop joy That feels so sweet. But then I'm hit With the lowest of lows; I can hardly breathe As I sort through the blows. How do I navigate through Such polarizing feeling Coming at the same time, And leaves my heart reeling? The world is full of ups and downs, Throwing curve balls at us When we least expect it And causing such…
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Finding God’s Peace
“Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet My unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor My covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord who has compassion on you. Isaiah 54:10 The world is full of troubles, Causing our heart to fear. But God is there to give us peace, And wipe away each tear. When you are full of despair and grief, At the altar, these things release. God is there to bring relief And will give you peace. His peace restores our troubled soul, Though our circumstances remain; God quiets our anxious heart and mind, As He eases our pain. Lean into…
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The Kingdom Way
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 Lord, I want to be a Kingdom liver, Where my actions match what You say; I want to be a Kingdom thinker, Seeking God's will every day. So what is a Kingdom liver? It's putting others before you; It's knowing the will of God in your life And then following through. It's also conveying the Fruits of the Spirit Through a moral life; To be set apart for the Lord, And not cause others strife. And what is a Kingdom thinker? It's a redirection of our thoughts; To be joyful and content with our life, Instead of…
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Baptism
“And now what are you waiting for? Get up, be baptized and wash your sins away, calling on His name.” Acts 22:16 Bring all your sins to the cross, Be baptized by His Word. No longer bound to worldliness, Rejoice! Let your voice be heard! Bury all your sins with Christ, Let the water wash them away. Feel His cleansing wash over you, You're born anew this day! You'll feel His love upon you When you arise with Him; Rejoice and go tell all the world! Never let your light go dim. Our church recently celebrated baptism Sunday. We had over 20 people publicly profess their faith. Some had planned…
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Hope is Alive!
Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!” John 20:18 When Jesus said, “It is finished,” It was an end and a beginning; It was the start of a new life in Him When He paid our debt for sinning. His death was not a period- The end of His life; Instead it was a semi-colon- Hope of heaven in the afterlife. Remember the resurrection, When Jesus came alive! Hope is never canceled; It's what helps us thrive! Easter is full of hope. It’s a promise fulfilled. It’s a joyful celebration. But there is no Easter without Good Friday, which seemed to dash hope,…
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Triumphant Entry
Jesus came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives. There the whole crowd of disciples began to praise God with joy. In loud voices they praised Him for all the miracles they had seen. They shouted, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” Luke 19:37-38 When Jesus rode into Jerusalem On a lowly donkey's colt, The crowd became excited, But the Pharisees feared a revolt. The crowds shouted, “Hosanna!” Laying palm leaves on the ground. They expected Jesus to save them as A warrior king to be crowned. The people were right to honor Him, But they understood Him not.…
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Be Still
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Ps 37:7 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Ps 46:10 Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling. Zech 2:13 Be still, don't fret When evil seems to succeed; Wait patiently for God to act, Thus from worry you are freed. Be still, calm down, And know that I am God; Though nations rise against Me, In the…
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Practicing Lent
“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:2 Jesus offered up His life. A sacrificial Lamb; The Way, the Truth, and the Life, He is the great I Am. What can I offer Jesus During Lenten season? Something truly worthy so I'd miss it for a reason. Lenten practice helps me to Dwell on God and think of All that He has done for me And His never-ending love. I can busy myself indulging in Things of temporary pleasure; Or invest my time on the needs of others That build up my heavenly treasure. When tempted with what I'm fasting I…