God desires to change us from the inside out. Renewing our minds, starving our self-destructive tendencies, and teaching us to form new habits.
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He (God) is determined to pursue you because He knows the greatest joy in your life will come from His lan for you.
“He (God) is determined to pursue you because He knows the … Read More
I don’t just commit sin. Apart from God, I am sinful. My problem is not just what I do; it’s who I am without His nature.
“I don’t just commit sin. Apart from God, I am sinful. … Read More
God is not harsh; He is holy. He is not selfish; He is sovereign. He is not unfeeling; He is all-knowing. Like David, we need to come to know Him, and respect Him; and, like David, we will love Him more.
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For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Matthew 12:37
“For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your … Read More
God’s idea of guarding his heart is to guard himself against diminishing love. He guards his love. Now if that doesn’t become revolutionary I am not saying it right.
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Insecurity is miserable. That’s the bottom line. We don’t need it. We don’t want it. And we really can live without it. So what would happen if we quite being accomplices in our own misery?
“Insecurity is miserable. That’s the bottom line. We don’t need it. … Read More
The question is whether or not our insecurities are substantial enough to hurt, limit, or even distract us from profound effectiveness or fulfillment of purpose.
“The question is whether or not our insecurities are substantial enough … Read More
Much guilt arises in the life of the believer from practicing the chameleon life of environmental adaptation.
“Much guilt arises in the life of the believer from practicing … Read More
For the most part I write very stream of consciousness. I basically need to be recording an entire writing session because it’s almost like I black out and just start singing whatever is on my mind and forget it as soon as I stop.
“For the most part I write very stream of consciousness. I … Read More
Writing songs always trumps whatever else was on the schedule, it really is the most important and can be so fickle, you have to grab it when it’s there.
“Writing songs always trumps whatever else was on the schedule, it … Read More
I am convinced now that virtually every destructive behavior and addiction I battled off and on for years was rooted in my (well-earned) insecurity.
“I am convinced now that virtually every destructive behavior and addiction … Read More
A head full of biblical knowledge without a heart passionately in love with Christ is terribly dangerous – a stronghold waiting to happen. The head is full, but the heart and soul are still unsatisfied.
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Wisdom is knowledge applied. Head knowledge is useless on the battlefield. Knowledge stamped on the heartmmakes one wise
“Wisdom is knowledge applied. Head knowledge is useless on the battlefield. … Read More
Sometimes, God may prioritize performing a miracle on our hearts and minds over a miracle concerning our circumstances.
“Sometimes, God may prioritize performing a miracle on our hearts and … Read More
To possess dignity is to be worthy of respect. Worthy of high esteem. Absorb this: you are worthy of respect.
“To possess dignity is to be worthy of respect. Worthy of … Read More
As God took me through the journey that became the Bible study Breaking Free, He taught me to look for a common denominator among the things that triggered my destructive habits.
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Praise becomes compulsory when we experience true intimacy [with God].
“Praise becomes compulsory when we experience true intimacy [with God].” … Read More
Let’s all wise up. Some of us aren’t fighting the fire; we’re playing with fire. Flirting with the devil. Stop it! Stop it now before all hell literally breaks loose.
“Let’s all wise up. Some of us aren’t fighting the fire; … Read More
God is the only one who truly gets it because He knows the intimate ways of our minds and hearts.
“God is the only one who truly gets it because He … Read More