Declaring War on Temptation
Each of us experiences temptation throughout our lives. We have an intentional enemy who knows where, when, and how to attack us in vulnerable areas of weakness. Ignoring his tactics will not make you impervious to personal setbacks.…
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Reroute Tragic Legacies
Your past doesn’t have to define you. The mistakes you have made or those that others made and caused you to suffer consequences don’t have to determine your future. But to avoid that, you must consider how you must pivot as a result.…
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Consider Peer Standards
Your closest relationships will direct your most pivotal decisions. That’s why it is so important to consider the type of people you give the right to speak into your life. Have you ever considered how your relationships are encouraging you? …
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Adhere to Wise Counsel
You can’t make it far in life without having wise guides pointing out good directions on uncertain paths. I pray you have had parents, pastors, coaches, teachers, and bosses who have guided you, but are you following their instructions?…
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Learn from Parental Examples
Good, bad, or indifferent, we all have learned lessons from our parents. Yours might have been intentional or even estranged, but you can’t deny that their life has made an impact. Have you ever considered what to do with what you’ve learned?…
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Prioritize God’s Direction
We have all faced the looming decision that increased our anxiety. When we have to make the call, our values will come to the forefront without warning. So, before you make that next decision, have you ever considered what God desires you to do?…
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Putting Jesus on the Calendar
Any event that you make it to in your life is one you put on a calendar. If you want to know Jesus better, you must make the time.…
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Needed Friendships
We often see friendships as a benefit but rarely a necessity. The reality is that we were not meant to live life alone.…
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Camp Commitments
It’s that time of year when camp is happening, and many students are praying that the change lasts this time. If you or your student ministry is growing in Christ, it doesn’t have to stop once you go home.…
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Patient Placement
Most aspiring individuals attempt to exalt themselves into higher positions of leadership. Jesus breaks the common paradigm by teaching that the humble wait to be exalted.…
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Controlling Comparison
Many of us struggle with a poor image of ourselves because we live in a culture that constantly showcases everyone’s filtered, glamorous snapshots of what seems to be perfect lives. It’s dangerous for our souls.…
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Raising Student Ministry Bars
Many of the teenagers in our churches aren’t pursuing Christ passionately because we have not expected them to do so. Instead of lowering expectations, we ought to expect sincere followers of Jesus.…
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