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The struggle between options and direct instructions for your life will always produce tension. Sometimes the tension is between individuals. A simple change of employment can trigger a chain reaction, leading one to move cities and possibly dissolve relationships, affecting the reciprocal support received from those relationships. Sometimes the tension is just within one individual, who struggles...

Following the steps and actions to build something will give opportunities to express the motivation and focus of why you are building something. When a laser-focused effort is put forth to build something, the reasoning for the effort is more than just obtained knowledge and ability; it reveals what is believed and leads to the result of tested strength. The closing opportunities that the apostle...

The Parable of the Soil & Sower grabs the attention of Christians to be aware of what our hearts are receiving (Mark 4:1-20). One simple gauge that Jesus expressed in the famous Sermon on the Mount: “The eye is the lamp of the body. So if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light, but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darknes...

There are some significant finds we find the teachings and life of Jesus to be the true source of wisdom for this life. Experiencing life through the lens of the Bible leads to finding peace and joy. Paul wrote to the Corinthians that “God is not a God of confusion but of peace” (1 Cor. 14:33 ESV). As churches seek to immolate Jesus, there is an experience of joy given by the Spirit (1 Thes. 1:6)....

Have you ever thought about the things you know, but don’t believe? Here are a few statements to ponder. Although time keeps progressing, time is also limited. If time weren’t limited, deadlines and projects wouldn’t produce as much stress. Another widely known statement is “money can’t buy happiness,” yet people still chase it as though it is the key to unlock the door to happiness. One more: “I ...