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WHO GOD IS LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33 (NKJV) It’s always been quite fascinating to me to discover the many facets of our God. He promises that the more we seek Him, the more we will discover who He is. The beauty and benefit of being in relationship with our Creator is that
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DIG DEEPTake some time today to reflect on what you've read this week. We want these questions to spur growth and conversation. Get with a friend to discuss the things that stood out to you in the devos and what the Lord is doing in your heart.Questions: What are some simple and practical things someone can do to love their neighbor? Why is empathy important for the believer? How can someone learn to empathize if
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CHANGE LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! “He has made everything beautiful in its time…” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV) Change. Goodness, change can be hard. In fact, very few actually like change. Whether it comes in our careers, relationships, living situations or families, change is a part of all of our lives. Sometimes it feels like it happens all at once. Other times, change occurs steadily over time. Either way, change is inevitable. But, what we
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FIX YOUR GAZE "I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalm 121:1-2 NIV Often people experiencing depression and anxiety fight through it alone. It can be difficult to bare your soul to others. Listen to this testimony as LeighAnn shares her experience of battling depression and anxiety and finding victory in Jesus with the help of friends and
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Love and Be Loved LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 (NLT) Here Jesus gives us implicit instructions. We are to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. In fact, He says that loving our
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LOVING THROUGH GRIEF LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 (NASB) I know. This scripture doesn’t seem to make a connection between grief and compassion, but stick with me and by the end it should make sense! From the beginning of time, Jesus wanted
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COMPELLED TO ACTION LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! “When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.” Romans 12:13-15 (NLT) Empathy is more than a word or action; it’s a lifestyle. A life without empathy is a life without
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DIG DEEPTake some time today to reflect on what you've read this week. We want these questions to spur growth and conversation. Get with a friend to discuss the things that stood out to you in the devos and what the Lord is doing in your heart.Questions: What are the benefits of learning to speak the different love languages of the people in your life? Identify the primary love language of the 3 people closest
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WALK THE TALK LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! As a very young child, I remember spending hours of my days watching and listening to baseball games and highlights as they were available. I remember watching Tom and Jerry, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, Leave it to Beaver, Dukes of Hazard, and so many of the other classics of my era. Hopefully that brings back some cool memories for some of you as well. Do you
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PRAYER LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! In the ten years we had been married, my husband had never started the “I am sorry” conversation. This time was no different. Irritated, I began talking to God. That’s it. I am done God. I am not going to be the first to apologize again. If we are going to get past this, he is going to have to start the conversation. I am not doing it