Jul 16
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trista added a text contribution staying on topAfter going away to a week of Camp or on a missions trip its easy to experience a mountain top experience. During those days you are only surrounded by other christians that build you up, and you feel that nothing can bring you down. Once you get home everthing changes you are back to your normal routine and often times its hard to keep that mountain top feeling. What you have to do is create that sanctuary at home and keep that mountain top going. It's deff. not easy to sacrifice but it wi… Read more »
Jul 15
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trista added a text contribution r u prideful?Working at Dillon’s, I see it all. I see these people who pay for their groceries in pennies because that’s all of the money that they have. I see people that have to put groceries back because they simply can't afford them, but I also see those people that stick up their noses when they have to wait on people who simply don't have money. It wears and tears on me. Although I’m not rich i make sure i don't live that prideful life. I don't know those peoples background so I hav… Read more »
Jul 2
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trista added a text contribution Wasted or Invested time?Often times I think it is hard for us to go and seclude ourselves from the world to spend time with God. We live in a world where everything revolves around us, and if we aren't doing something for ourselves then we are wasting our time. Solitude with God is often times put under this category. Having Solitude helps you gain discipline in your walk, and a deeper relationship with Christ. He uses these times when your quiet to teach you and transform your life. It's important to have a… Read more »
Jun 8
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trista added a text contribution Fence Riders?Everyone at some point in life has tried to ride the fence. They stick one foot with Spiritual things, while the other is still over flirting with the world. The fact is our God is a jealous God and he wants your all, or nothing. I'm not going to lie and say that it is easy denying your worldly desires, because it isn't, but remember if you are a friend of the world then you are an enemy of God. So..... Stop riding those fences!!! Read more »
Jun 7
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trista added a text contribution Whatever you put in....comes out.When you put garbage or things of this world in your mind, then that garbage is going to come out in your life. When you put good things or things of God in your mind, then good things will come out. Your mind matters and whatever you are putting into your mind ultimately determines whether you are at peace, or distracted. Today take a few minutes and think about what you are putting in your mind and think about how it is playing a role in the way you live your life. I challenge you to make deci… Read more »