Just a bunch of pictures I made. A few song lyrics, a verse, and a “Keep Calm” poster (sorry if you think those are cliche and annoying; I like them).
First thought that came to mind: I love this! Great job. :)
The Holy Spirit is brilliant!
If I could teach you only ONE thing in your spiritual walk, it would be this:
Honor the Holy Spirit.
When you get to know Him, He will gently speak with you, guide you, place wisdom in your thoughts, and give you His Power.
You will never have rich experiences with God until you honor the Holy Spirit.
Don’t allow Him to be the forgotten God.
—Pastor Dean
Friends come,
Friends go,
But a true friend is there to watch you grow.A woman named Florence posted this short poem on a forum I visited. I thought it conveyed the idea of true friendship with perfect simplicity. It reminded me of a teaching I heard years ago at a singles…
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Learning how to forgive others is one of the most unnatural duties in the Christian life.
It goes against our human nature. Forgiving is a supernatural act that Jesus Christ was capable of, but when we are hurt by someone, we want to hold a grudge. We want justice….
(Source: christianteens.about.com)
Something incredible, and much more beautiful is waiting for us after here. This world will look gray compared to the place our Loving Father has prepared for us. Be excited, beloved.
When you have a gigantic dream…
You will have to learn how to motivate other people to help you.
Hang with people who believe in you and your dream. Your excitement to attain your goal will be catchy and inspiring. Others will want to get involved. They’ll want to think like you think.
Be a Champion. Motivate! Excite! Encourage!
And you’ll win!
—Pastor Dean
“For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn” (Romans 11:29, NLT)
Today, I want to remind you that you are full of incredible potential. When God created you, He deposited seeds of greatness inside of you. He’s given you your own dreams and desires. You have something to offer that no one else has. But too often, we allow adversities, disappointments and setbacks to push these things down, until one day, we find that we’re not pressing forward anymore. We’re not stretching; we’re not believing to rise any higher.
When adversity comes, it’s easy to think, “Why is this happening to me?” The answer is because the enemy knows what’s on the inside of you. He’s going to do everything he can to keep that seed from taking root. But, he will only be successful if you let him. He can’t stop you unless you quit.
During the difficult times, remember that the gifts and callings God has placed within you are still there. Don’t become stagnate in pursuing your dreams. It’s time to get your fire back! It’s time to press forward. It’s time to dig deep inside and take hold of the marvelous destiny God has prepared for you!
A Prayer for Today
Father, thank You for the gifts and dreams You’ve placed within me. Today, I release my cares and concerns to You. Give me the strength, wisdom and clarity to keep moving forward so I can boldly embrace the good things You have in store for my future in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing a monkey bar. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.
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