We live in a time of instant gratification. But what if giving in to our immediate wants actually made us LESS satisfied?
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Failure doesn’t mean defeat
Why did David take FIVE stones (instead of one) when he went to battle Goliath? The answer might give us a new perspective about what defeat and victory look like in your life.
You talk to God. But do you also listen?
Talking to God is one thing. But what about listening? What if God was trying to communicate with you but you just weren't paying attention...
Is easier always better?
Our culture promotes convenience, comfort and quick-and-easy. But when it comes to faith, does God always make your life better by making it easier?
Faith is more important than flaws
Yup, you're imperfect. But when you think about serving God, do you consider your flaws statements of honesty, or excuses? Read on.
Procrastination
Why is it so hard to get stuff done? Yup, procrastination can attack all of us! Here's some motivation to get stuff done.
Don’t be defined by past hurts
The past. It's big. And there can be hurts in the past. But they don't have to overcome you. This is why.
The practical needs of people you don’t like
We're supposed to "love one another." But how do we do that for people we don't even like? He's one suggestion. And it's not based on how you "feel"
Loving people you just don’t like
Some people totally rub you the wrong way -- and you despise them for it. But given Jesus' command to "love one another" what do you do? Well, this certainly helps.
Hypocrisy (on both ends of the spectrum)
“You’re a hypocrite.” Has anyone ever said that to you? It’s a nasty and unpleasant thing! A hypocrite is a pretender—someone who says they believe certain ideals but doesn’t actually live them out in their own life. Hypocrites were the people Jesus often railed against. But guess what? Regardless of your theological leanings, it’s easy to become one!
