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thoughts from years ago

 


Today I give you a few lines that I have shared over the years.  Some of them are deep.  Some of them are a bit far out.  But each of these thoughts come from the archives of E-devotions.


It thrills to be able to share each week day with you.  What I believe is my calling is what I will do.  That would be to preach, to dream and to encourage people to achieve their potential.  That is what I will continue to do, and that is what I share with you some notes that stick out.


Take a few minutes to read through these lines.  Just because they are from me doesn’t make them incredible, but because God uses us, I am grateful.  read on:


Don’t let anyone rob you of your peace and turn your safe zones in to battle grounds.


All God is asking you and me is if we are willing to follow Him.  He didn’t ask us to take on the title of Christian.  He asks us to follow Him and be His disciples.


Be generous every day.


The Gospel must be at the center.  Without it we miss our reason for existing, we lose our power, and we are empty of our God given purpose and useless.


When we choose to go alone or not work with others, we miss great opportunities for our growth and for the growth of God’s kingdom.


God calls us to pray for others.  Don’t just say you are praying.  Really pray.  Stop and pray when see a need or when you are asked to pray.


God is in the business of blowing our minds as we expect Him to do more than before.


Eternity is at stake; lives are in the balance.


There is more to life than just getting by.  God gives us the ability to thrive, and that ability becomes even greater as we serve others.  Most of these quotes remind us to serve others.


2 Corinthians 14:8  NLT

Right now you have plenty and can help those who are in need. Later, they will have plenty and can share with you when you need it. In this way, things will be equal.

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