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CONTROL YOUR TIME LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to Him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” - Matthew 6:26-27 “How do you balance motherhood, work, family life, and everything else you do to help lead others?” As I sat in
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HONESTY IN COMMUNICATION LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! Like apples of gold in settings of silver is a word spoken at the right time. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns. By patience and a calm spirit a ruler may be persuaded, and a soft and gentle tongue breaks the bone [of resistance]. Proverbs 25:11-12, 15 (AMP) My 24th birthday
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LOVE LANGUAGES LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3-4 ESV What do a hard-core carnivore who jumps out of airplanes for a living and a staunch vegetarian who likes to keep her feet firmly planted on the ground have in
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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 ways you can begin to build trust again when trust has been broken? What are some practical ways that you can love your neighbor as
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WHEN SOMEONE HURTS YOU LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! "You are my servant. You have been chosen to know me, believe in me, and understand that I alone am God." Isaiah 43:10 (NLT) Several years ago, I had hit a snapping point with a friend. Our friendship was not how I envisioned it to be, it felt unbalanced and I just knew it should be so much more. I HATE conflict, but I decided that nothing
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Intentional Intimacy LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! When it comes to relationships, we can sometimes have a preconceived idea of how things are going to turn out. In almost every case, that isn’t reality, so where do those ideas come from? The influences of social media, movies, and culture, in general, fill our minds with images and fictional stories that create false expectations regarding intimacy. We’re left feeling disappointed when things don’t turn out
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CHOOSING LOVE LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! If you are a human and living on this earth, chances are you have been in a difficult situation. God has called us to do life in community with other people, and we know very well that people are not perfect. So how do we continue to be love and love others when things get tough? When we’re in the middle of a fight with our spouse?
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 15:15 (ESV) Take a second and think about the best relationship you currently have. Now take another second to think about how that relationship started. I am willing to bet there was some laughter built in there somewhere. The fun and early times are often our
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PRACTICING TRUST LISTEN TO THE AUDIO VERSION HERE! Everyone values trust in relationships. As individuals, we develop deeper relationships by investing time and energy into people. Whether it is a relationship with a spouse, a family member, or a friend, being trustworthy is foundational for developing deep and meaningful relationships with other people. Hopefully, we all strive to be dependable, honorable, principled, and truthful in each and every relationship we share with others. The Bible
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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: Why is it important to live in community? What can you do if you are struggling to find community? How can you cultivate friendships that matter?Listen to the