Take today’s next step: Be a good influence: become a mentor.   “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’ Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God—I say this to your shame.” (1 Corinthians 15:33-34) Several years ago, I had difficulty breathing. With the...... >Read More

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Take today's next step: One of the best ways to grow in your faith is to share it. Learn how. “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man (woman) of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” (2 Timothy 3:16-17) It is astounding how many tools...... >Read More

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Take today's next step: Is God asking you to do something new? Make The Life commitment. “But Lot’s wife looked back and she became a pillar of salt.” (Genesis 19:26) Letting go of what we grow accustom to is not easy. Moving, switching careers, or letting go of relationships, whether good or bad, can be heartbreaking. Many find it extremely...... >Read More

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“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25)  Last week we learned that the Holy Spirit is our guide, teacher, helper, comforter, fruit producer, and gift giver. Here are additional ways God’s indwelling Spirit aids, empowers, and equips us: He convicts our hearts of sin so we can repent and be...... >Read More

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“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” (Galatians 5:25) Salvation is the beginning of our new life in Christ, a onetime occurrence sealing us as a child of God. The rest of our Christian journey is a never-ending process of change, sanctification, and servanthood. The Holy Spirit residing within every believer helps...... >Read More

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“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians 4:6) Recently, a pastor visited our church and spoke an awesome message on prayer. He noted that prayer is simple communication with God. Since we are in a continuous spiritual battle, it is imperative...... >Read More

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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut and move on as some may suggest or think. At times, inner despair remains regardless of the goodwill... >Read More

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