Category Archives: Spiritual Growth in Christ

Going Higher in Blessings and Spiritual Growth

Going Higher in Blessings and Spiritual Growth
As we journey deeper into the truths of God’s Word, we begin to see our Heavenly Father’s order for the universe in amazing ways. He tells us in 1Corinthians 14:33 that He is not the author of disorder and chaos; He is a God of order and peace, and these attributes are found throughout His…
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Undiscovered Abundance

Undiscovered Abundance
We are spiritual beings having an earth experience. One of the biggest mistakes we can make as earth dwellers is to forget this truth. In Ephesians 1:3(NLT), God tells us that He has “blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.” Every blessing from God is a…
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Growing Deeper in God’s Love

Growing Deeper in God’s Love
When our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was asked by a teacher of religious law, “What is the most important commandment?” He answered in Mark 12:29-30(NLT), “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The LORD our God is the one and only LORD. And you must love the LORD your God with all…
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The Test of Endurance

The Test of Endurance
Accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior is not a small matter. People have lists of things that are important to them, but the most important decision that any human being can make is to accept Christ and receive the salvation he offers. The Book of Revelation hits this home in a very real…
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I’m Just Not That Interested

I’m Just Not That Interested
I attended a symposium a few months back, and the speaker was extremely knowledgeable. I had been excited to attend because it would cover an aspect of relationships that has been problematic for many people for quite a long time. As it began, it was clear to me that it was not going to be…
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The Hope of Marriage

The Hope of Marriage
Ms. Mattie was quite fond of Deanna because she was so sweet and always took time to chat some mornings in their break room at work. On one of those mornings, they talked about Deanna’s desire to find the right man and how challenging it had been in the past. Ms. Mattie told her, “Sweet…
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Renew Your Mind to God’s Word

Renew Your Mind to God’s Word
A great commitment to make and keep for yourself is to never feel down about yourself or your own life. Always think and feel the best about the potential God has given you in Christ, and delight in the reality that He has great things in store for you. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 7:11(NLT),…
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God Brings Water to Our Dryness

God Brings Water to Our Dryness
Jennifer woke up on Christmas morning with a nagging headache and a heavy weight in the pit of her stomach. A year ago, after quitting a series of desk jobs that she felt drained her creatively, she started her own cookie business, but it hadn’t been nearly as profitable as she had hoped. She worked…
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When It Seems Like Life Is Standing Still

When It Seems Like Life Is Standing Still
Happily married with a close-knit family, Linda has so much to be thankful for. She’s been on the same job for the last 15 years, everyone loves her, and she and her husband are what most would consider a quintessential couple that is “living comfortably.” They don’t overspend, but take a vacation once or twice…
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Increasing Your Fulfillment in Life

Increasing Your Fulfillment in Life
Pessimism is a tendency or habit of seeing the worst in situations, things, and people. It’s one of the many threats to our contentment and fulfillment in life. People who feel this way are generally unhappy with their lives, and they have little to no confidence about the future. So, for them, pessimism, rather than…
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