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Who is a false prophet?

The accuracy of the words they give should not be our sole determining factor. I have known of fortune tellers that have spoken very "accurate words". We need to be very careful to discern the spirit from which a person speaks. Lets see what Gods Word says about this:...

What Drives You

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5 Benefits of Discernment

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Discernment will produce these 5 benefits: 1. Discernment helps us get our priorities straight.In the context of dealing with the challenges and concerns of life, Jesus simply admonished, “Don’t worry.” Then commanded, “Seek first the kingdom of God” (Matt 6:33).Our...

What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly?

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What does it mean to serve God wholeheartedly? Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant. (Galatians 1:10) As children of God we ought to serve Him with whatever gifts He has...

CALL TO SERVE

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CALL TO SERVE. 1. Serving is part of discipleship in action Jesus gave the mandate to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). By consistently showing up and serving in the church, we earn a high level of trust and influence in the lives of the people...

Comfort in all the wrong places!

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Comfort in all the wrong places. Do you ever feel like whenever you mess up or do things you are not supposed to, that the people around you seem to either cheer you on or even make excuses for you? I remember having a reputation for being the last man standing at any...

Day 104 We Are The Church

Thought for the day Here are some reasons why we as Christians need to understand that "we are the Church": 1. The Church is the People, Not the BuildingIn the New Testament, the Church is described as the community of believers, not a physical structure (Acts...

Day 151 Hope

Thought for the day Hope looks to the future. Throughout the Bible, hope is defined as confident expectation. To expect, means to look forward to:“And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with...

Day 10 Love That Endures

Kingdom Marriage Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight...

Day 172 Shame

Thought for the day Shame can be a deeply destructive force in our Christian’s life, often leading us to hide from God, others, and even ourselves. Unlike healthy conviction, which draws us as believers closer to God through repentance and grace, shame distorts...

Day 29: Faith in Trials

Kingdom Marriage Scripture: James 1:2–3 “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” Kingdom Truth: Trials are not sent to break a Kingdom marriage, but to refine it. God uses challenges...

Day 127 Perseverance

Thought for the day How can we develop the biblical quality of perseverance in our own lives?Here are some ways that we can:1. Anchor ourself in God's promises. The foundation of perseverance is a firm belief in God's faithfulness and His promises. Study and...

Day 164 Being Trustworthy

Thought for the day. Trust is the emotional glue that draws us closer to our friends, our family, and our small groups. Without trust, we’re never going to have the intimate relationship that God wants us to have. The truth is that teamwork without trust is...

Day 190 Total Surrender

Thought of the day. #TotalSurrender Let us Imagine that we’re sitting on a plane that’s about to take off. The plane proceeds to coast down the runway and the very next moment we start flapping our arms. We then start progressively flapping our arms faster and...

Day 104 The Spiritual Man

Thought of the day. This war between the soul and the spirit is waged secretly but interminably within God’s children. The soul seeks to retain its authority and move independently, while the spirit strives to possess and master everything for the maintenance of God’s...

Day 77 Rejection

Thought for the day So many of us have been wounded and rejected by friends, family, co-workers, church members and many more. Sadly there is something about being wounded by our church family that seems to hurt far worse than being wounded by those outside of the...