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February 17, 2023
Love God or Love the World – 1 John 2:15
Be honest with yourself. Do you love God or the world?
“Do not love the world nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” 1 John 2:15 NASB
You can tell when I’m convicted. I love God. But I still spend a lot of time, money and energy chasing things in the world.
It took me several years to say I loved Jesus.
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February 16, 2023
Physical Wellness – Life IQ Living
This post was written by Michael Pfau of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. To connect with Michael, see the information in the bio at the end of this post.
Physical wellness is the third installment of a series I’m sharing on to start 2023. Wellness is incredibly important to successfully navigate life. By tending to self-care — spirit, mind, body, and relationships — you set a strong foundation from which to live.
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Why Take Heart? – John 16:33
What do we need courage for? What’s the point of courage?
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may peace. In the world, you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 ESV
Here is another passage about taking heart. Several translations say “take heart,” while others say “take courage.” Others translate it as “be of good cheer.” We might say “be encouraged.”
Jesus is headed to the cross.
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February 15, 2023
A Call to Fathers – Colossians 3:21
Have you ever discouraged or exasperated someone? What happens to others when you interact with them? Are they lifted up, or taken down?
“Fathers, do not exasperate your children, so they will not lose heart.” Colossians 3:21 NASB
We’ve spoken for several days about losing heart. Today, I wanted to talk about this verse because it talks about how we can cause our kids to lose heart. Fathers are specifically mentioned in this passage.
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February 14, 2023
How to Keep Up with Your Mental Health and Allowing God to Use You #135
In this episode, Mike and Nick talk about mental health, how Mission 15:4 got started, not relying solely on yourself, training men to help with mental health, placing our trust in the Lord, and allowing God to work through you.
Lead With a Good Heart – Luke 6:45
What do you most treasure? And why does that matter on Valentine’s day?
“The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart.” Luke 6:45 NASB
It’s Valentines Day. I did a little research and found there are a number of global Valentine’s Day traditions.
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February 13, 2023
Keeping Your Heart Part 6 – Hebrews 12:3
Do you find yourself tired? Did you ever notice how easy it is to get discouraged when you’re tired?
“For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:3 NASB
When we get deflated and tired, we become vulnerable. The author of Hebrews suggests that if we consider what Jesus had to endure, we will find energy and that energy will help us not become discouraged.
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February 10, 2023
Keeping Your Heart Part 5 – Ephesians 3:13
Do you get discouraged by difficulties in the world?
“So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.” Ephesians 3:13 ESV
Do we let the troubles of others get us down? Sometimes I can become disappointed at what others have to go through in this broken world. I can get angry or discouraged at what people have to endure in this world.
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February 9, 2023
Reflections on Marketplace Mission Trip #25 – Evangelism Made Easy!
I’ll never forget how intimidated I was the first time I was told I needed to learn how to “win people to Christ.” I was 13 and just hearing the word evangelism put fear in my heart. I felt completely inadequate for the task. Although I couldn’t name the fear then, it was a combination of fear of rejection and fear of failure. Needless to say, I did everything I could to avoid having to participate in evangelism efforts.
Keeping Your Heart Part 4 – Galatians 6:9
Do you struggle with delayed gratification?
“Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.” Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Have you ever noticed how every single person is searching for the good life? Some of us work extra hard and save our money hoping to buy it. Others take drugs or drink trying to get it now. Even more want it in a job or a spouse or by trying to change something about themselves.
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