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Why Am I Mean? How to Stop Putting Expectations on Others

Why Am I Mean? How to Stop Putting Expectations on Others

The voice of perfectionism, also known as the inner critic, is arguably the meanest, most hateful demons in history. I can’t tell you the number of times where its lies have made me cry myself to sleep. The number of days it has stolen seem innumerable. The expectations that perfectionism forces on someone are too much to endure. I remember scoffing at bullied kids on commercials or movies because the immature taunts they endured from their bullies seemed like child’s…

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How to Find Godly Friends Based on Christ’s Character

How to Find Godly Friends Based on Christ’s Character

We know from verses like Proverbs 12:26 that friends are essential. Like I mentioned in an article on building biblical boundaries in friendships, Jim Rhon once said that you become the average of the five people with whom you spend the most time. So, how can we find godly friends based on Christ’s character who will bring us closer to God? “The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26 Proverbs…

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What is the gospel?: God’s greatest gift for the holidays (pt 1)

What is the gospel?: God’s greatest gift for the holidays (pt 1)

God does not leave one with an empty hand, but with one full of hope and clinging to the assurance of Heavenly providence. After handing the reigns to Him, He hands us a rope to climb out of the pit of sin we have fallen into. The peace and strength and hope which is found not in the strength of humankind but in the strength of surrender will give us victory.

Determine if an action is glorifying God or self

Determine if an action is glorifying God or self

Have you ever wanted to know if you are making the right choice? How are we as Christians to be confident that we are pleasing God with our lives? In this post, we explore the difference between glorifying self and glorifying God and how to tell if an action is praising God or self. What is glory? The definition of glory: “praise, honor, or distinction given by common consent. Worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving.” Merriam Webster There are two types…

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Who is the Greatest?

Who is the Greatest?

“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.” Luke 9:48 (KJV) The disciples were arguing over which of them would be the greatest and Jesus told them ‘None of ya’ll. Nope, the kids will be the greatest because those considered least will be the greatest in Heaven” (I’m paraphrasing, of course)….

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