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Relying on God Not Ourselves
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Colossians 2:8 (NLT) says, “Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ.” I wonder how many blessings and ministries get derailed because we suffocate them with our own plans, our own regulations, our own…
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How To Handle Teacher Burnout Biblically
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As a junior at Eastern Kentucky University, I was majoring in special education with an emphasis on behavioral disorders. I always had such a passion for children that would beat you, curse at you, and openly defy you and that’s what drove me to become a special education teacher. As I was continuing along…
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One Thing Missing
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Matthew 19:16-26: “Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” “Why ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal life, keep the commandments.” “Which ones?” the man asked. And Jesus replied: “‘You…
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Faith and Works: Working Together to Share Christ
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14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but then…
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Make Jesus the Final Authority In Your Life
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Many Christians love church and love attending or volunteering, but many forget one important thing and that is making Jesus the final authority in your life. This is important for Christian people to understand that Jesus should be the ultimate authority in our lives. Consider this passage from Romans 6: 12 Therefore do not let…