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God isn't so interested in what you can do. He wants to see who you become.

Do you use God to lift you up or does He use you to lift Him up?

When we look at age from God's perspective, we are all still youth.

Don't miss what God is doing around because you are using only one eye to see what you want to see.

Why is it so hard for us to be in a constant attitude of praise to God?

Someday, When Jesus returns, all our memories of the past will be wiped away.

The biggest cause of discouragement is assigning to much value to our past.

What have you chosen to replace God with so you can seek personal fulfillment and gratification?

As followers of Jesus we are called to grow in grace and love, not judgment.

Stop following gods of your imagination and turn to the One and Only True God.

Be the one who stands up for Christ in every area of your life and reminds people that He is coming again.

It is possible to upgrade your operating system so you never have to fear viruses again.

If you have experienced the triumphal entry of Christ into your life then there's one more coming.

Did you know that when you get the heaven you will have a new name?

Love for God produces love for people, and love gives us courage to speak up.

Those who wish to have a fruitful life must be dwelling in God's Garden.

There is something - no - Someone - who can bring eternal delight to you.

Jesus is the Master Carpenter and is ready to renovate your life.

Jesus is the Master Carpenter and is ready to renovate your life.

Don't overly think through the stages of grief. Turn to the God who brings beauty out of ashes.

What are we waiting for? God has called you to be a leader in accomplishing His purpose and He has equipped you to do it.

Is there a way to smooth out all the emotional hills and valleys of life?

Why live in the dark when the Light of Jesus is shining on you.

When God says stand still, use the time to get prepared for when He says move.

Every individual is responsible for their own sin and for their own response to God's offer of redemption.

Are you the one who goes against the flow because you are following Jesus?

How often do we short-arm people because of what's on the outside?

Jesus is ready to pull you out of danger and make you safe and secure.

Maybe this is what God is trying to teach us about real worship.

Why isn't the Lord satisfied with my personal checklist of accomplishments?

There are 4 things that will identify a truly repentant person.

So much of life is spent trying to climb a high hill of self-fulfillment. But we can never reach God that way.

There are two paths to walk in life. Which will you choose?

There is no fear in what's ahead for those who have placed their faith in Jesus Christ.

If you struggle with your identity, there is an answer. Let God define who you are.

Are you seeking the King to worship Him or eliminate Him?

What makes us think we would have believed the Messiah had arrived when we don't live today like He's coming back?

How much have you built into your life that squeezes out Jesus?

Humble people get honored. People who honor themselves get humbled.