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Dec

Got The Case of The “I Cant’s?”

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I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13 KJV)

So you’re ready for new beginnings, huh? There’s no better way to kick off a new start except with a new attitude.

Do you find yourself frequenting the words “I can’t” in your daily thoughts?

Sometimes we say “I can’t” to ourselves even when we’re not aware that we’re saying it. If you have a problem rising to the next level, could it be because you’ve told yourself “you can’t” so many times that it’s become a habit?

The bible tells us that we are over-comers. If you continue to limit your abilities and tell yourself that you can’t do something, then you are speaking against what the word of God tells us.

Friend, I challenge you to eliminate that terrible phrase, “I can’t” from your vocabulary. In order to rise to the new level that God has in store for you, declare that you can do the impossible. With God by your side you can conquer anything. Read More→

Categories : Goals and Aspirations, Positive Self Talk

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Dec

Have An Ear To Hear

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My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, (James 1:19)

How often do you find yourself in a conversation when you discover that you’re doing most of the talking? In essence, a true conversation is when both entities equally share the same amount of ideas and concepts but it doesn’t always end up being that way.

Many times misunderstandings stem from not knowing the other person’s point of view or where they are truly coming from.

Misunderstandings can lead to a loss of friendship, hurt feelings, or they can even lead to someone doing something that they will later regret.

As the scripture says, “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” This is the spirit in which God wants us to operate in. Read More→

Categories : Growth and Maturity, Personal Development

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Dec

There’s A Miracle In Store For You

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[Besides this evidence] it was also established and plainly endorsed by God, Who showed His approval of it by signs and wonders and various miraculous manifestations of [His] power and by imparting the gifts of the Holy Spirit [to the believers] according to His own will. (Hebrews 2: 4)

We are in a season filled with hope and love. Many times during the holidays everyone is kinder and nicer and the holiday cheer is in the air.

During the Christmas season it’s more common that everyone is in a cheerful spirit. We believe, love and give more at Christmas than we do throughout the year because it’s the time when we celebrate the birth of Christ.

What are you looking forward to throughout the rest of the year? What are you celebrating during the month of June and July? During Christmas we’re cheerful but throughout the rest of the year we tend to forget the unseen promises that God has in store for us. He has promised us abundance.

Friend, I don’t know what it looks like for you. There may be times throughout the year when it seems like there’s no breakthrough for your situation. I’m here to remind you that God is going to make a way of provision for you. Read More→