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Struggling with Self Deception

Here's the truth, and nothing but the truth. Transitions don't come without challenges. How you meet those challenges makes all the difference in the world.

The Miracle of Transformation

We all have old ideas and beliefs that block our path of transformation. Lack of faith and trust, fuel the desire to hang onto what we know and understand. But fait...

The Tie's That Bind God's People

We have been given a "value system" for our life. It's called The 10 Commandments. Boundaries are good, as children and as adults. Maybe it's time for a review.

Don't Quit - Commit!

Finish what you start. Ever hear that from your parents? Sports, education, a job, your dinner? It's not always easy, but it's always worth the effort.

Courage to Remain and Believe Again

Your comfort zone. It's where you go when things aren't going the way you intended. It's not the best place to be. Look to God for courage to follow his plan, and y...

Repent - Don't Return and Resume

Our safe place, or at least the place we believe is "safe", isn't always where you need to be. Have you ever failed at something, only to return to that familiar plac...

Blessed by Forgiveness - Blessed to Forgive

So God forgives us, but how good are you at forgiving others? Want to be better at that?

Leave Behind Your Golden Calf

New beginnings mean that we have to leave our past behind. Is that something that challenges you?

Sin's Bridge of Separation

Bridges are built to bring people together. But a bridge of "sin" creates separation. What bridge are you on?

Don't Sabotage New Beginnings

We sometimes misjudge opportunities. That's because we don't fully understand what GOD intends for us.

Misjudging God

Freedom; it's not a walk in the park. It's a walk of faith and comes with specific instructions from GOD. Did you read the instruction book?

Errors in Judgement? Corrections are Possible

Pilots correct their course along the way due to storms, wind conditions and other planes in the air. We could use some of that fine tuning in our lives.

Demonstrate Readiness to Begin Anew

You pack for a trip, plan for a meal, and look at the weather to dress properly. So are you ready for a new beginning?

When Met with Mountainous Obstacles

Well, we believe this decision is logical and practical. Sounds more like a Mr. Spock response, doesn't it?

Help for Making Needed Changes

It's easy to ignore and neglect changes that are necessary and vital to our lives. Sometimes, we get too close to life, to see what GOD wants us to do. Have you eve...

Trading Old Habits for God's Way of Life

Old habits...comfortable, safe, enjoyable, at least for now. But GOD has some plans that don't fit into your old habits. Can you make the change?

How Difficulties and Hardships Build Faith and Trust

GOD's desire is for us to experience difficulties and hardships, so we can learn and build our faith and trust in HIM. That ever happen to you?

Search for Solutions - Don't Complain and Blame

So, are you a problem solver, or a problem blamer? Getting back on track involves a conversation with GOD.

Believing God's Promises

GOD's gift to us - a spirit of love, power, and self-control. That's all we need.

Be Still and See What God Will Do

Have you ever taken a trip, planned your route, only to find that the road ahead is closed? GOD knows what obstacles lie ahead. HE is our very own GPS. How cool is ...

Hope for a New Beginning

Hope...we need hope, for a sunny day, a better tomorrow. Because hope also gives us energy. What have you hoped for?

God's Attitude Changers

From The Great Depression to a global pandemic, the events in our world change our attitudes about life and how we respond to the tough days. Is that GOD's way to get...

A Bridge to a New Beginning or to Disaster?

GOD sometimes nudges us to change what we believe is the right course. Why? Because it's not what HE desires for us.

Activating a New Vision

Something new. Are you prepared to go there?

The Impact of a New Beginning

A new beginning? Getting started is the hardest part of the journey. Have you ever had issues with getting started?

God Will Redeem in Stages

It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, that you might not like. But the question is, do you trust GOD to help you go there?

God Helps Us Endure

We can't see over the horizon when we begin a new adventure, but God understands and helps us deal with the good and not so good aspects of our journey.

Breaking Out of Self-Imposed Confinement

Break away from normal? Not so easy without a major nudge from life. Ever think about asking for God's advice?

Bad Choices and God's Redeeming Love

Nobody really wants to invite hardship into their life, but sometimes our choices create bad results. So the question is, how can we change that direction.

The Possibility for a New Beginning

New beginnings are centered around both negative and positive places in our life. How do you approach a new beginning?

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