May 20

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    praisechick added a text contribution Intentional Living
    Wow, I've been thinking a lot about this lately. How often am I guilty of living my life in a state of reaction rather than intention. I'm sleepwalking...numb to the human drama around me. I too quickly forget that everyone I have ever seen or ever WILL see had a unique story, and God has a unique plan in mind for that person. I think if I could live in this realization every day, my life would definitely change. Lord, let it be! Read more »

Feb 20

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    praisechick added a text contribution I've got it all!
    What an amazing thought that through Jesus we have everything - all of God's gifts. I so long for this to be evident in my own life. I want to continue to allow God to work His change in my life. Read more »

Jan 15

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    praisechick added a text contribution No turning back
    By saying that his son should not go back to the place of his birth, Abraham was living out his commitment to the promise that was made to him about this new land. That took extraordinary faith. Read more »

Jan 11

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    praisechick added a text contribution Burned out on Religion
    Jesus acknowledges that religion can drain us and pull the life right out of us. But spending TIME with him is what rejuvenates us. "Unforced rhythms of grace" is a beautiful picture of the nature of that relationship. Read more »
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    praisechick added a text contribution What's Going On
    Jesus comes on the scene and suddenly life turns. There is hope. There is change. I love this - the wretched of the earth learn that God is on their side. That seems to be the definition of hope. Read more »
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    praisechick added a text contribution Clean the slate
    I love that The Message says "Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work;" Too often I am tempted to try to do things on God's behalf, trying to control my life and the outcome of things. How ridiculous. Read more »

Jan 10

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    praisechick added a text contribution More at Stake
    "There is far more at stake here than religion." How many people reject God because of the religion men impose on them? How often have I, for the sake of "being a good Christian", done or said something to turn people away from Christ? Oh God, help me ignore religion and focus on my relationship with You! Read more »