Tag: christianity
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On Zeal – Good Works & Intentional Reasons
“Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is that they may be saved.” – Romans 10:1 I can often be an extremist in regards to how I discipline myself or the way I force my mind to think. Sometimes it is what helps me break bad habits, but other…
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All In, Even Here – Faithful When It Doesn’t Feel Fair
May your love for and obedience to God not be dependent on your circumstances.
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The Space Surrender Creates – On Lent
“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.” – Matthew 6:16 Ash Wednesday sprung up on me out of nowhere this week. I woke up and began my day without…
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Behind It All
“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.” – Deuteronomy 6:4-6 Today, I ran 0.63 miles without stopping. Due to…
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On Materialism – Wage the War
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” – Mark 10:21 There I was, leaving another store with more unnecessary purchases. As I was walking to my car, struggling to get my keys while…
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