Tag Archives: spiritual formation

HIGHER GROUND

ROMANS 12 – LIVING IT We have been “camping out” in Romans 12 for quite a few days because we have declared this our chapter of the year. It begins with who we should be in Christ then delivers what … Continue reading

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BLESS THE BULLIES

Wait, what?? “If people persecute you because you are a Christian, don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.” Romans 12:14, NLT Yep, that’s what it says…bless those who persecute you because you are striving to live the Christian … Continue reading

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HELP BRINGS HOPE!

HELP “When God’s children are in need, be the one to help them out. And get into the habit of inviting guests home for dinner or, if they need lodging, for the night.” Romans 12:13, NLT HELP BRINGS HOPEHelping out … Continue reading

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GOT HOPE? READ AND BE ENCOURAGED!

GOD CARES ENOUGH TO HAVE A PLAN We continually work hard to wrap our brains around just how much our God, our Heavenly Father, cares for us. He cares for you, yes you, personally. He does the same for me … Continue reading

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A FAMILY MEMORY…

BE ENTHUSIASTIC! “Never be lazy in your work, but serve the Lord enthusiastically.” Romans 12:11, NLT Making a task fun goes way back to my grandparents who’s attitudes about work was passed on to me. My grandpa worked his farm … Continue reading

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WE ARE VALUABLE FOR OTHERS

We have learned over the past few days that we are valuable to God. We have learned that giving ourselves back to God and allowing Him to transform us by “changing the way we think” (Romans 12) helps us know … Continue reading

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MEASURING UP

How do we measure up? It depends on what we rely on to measure ourselves. According to the world, the measurement standard is in what we do, who we know and what we have accomplished in the past…our track record. … Continue reading

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I WANT TO DO IT MY WAY!

The world tells us over and over and over to “have it your way”. But that is not God’s best for us, for we do not know His best way to go until He tells us. We rebel. But, thank … Continue reading

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GOD SEES YOUR TROUBLES

“How can you say the LORD does not see your troubles? How can you say God refuses to hear your case? Have you never heard or understood? Don’t you know that the LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of … Continue reading

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PULL OUT THE COUCHES! JESUS IS AT THE DOOR!

MAKING ROOM! The holidays bring families together in ways we wouldn’t do every day. We pull out couches. We build makeshift beds on the floor. We fill the pantry and fridge with more food. We make room for family from … Continue reading

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