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God, Save Us From Practical People

God save us from practical people! Give us people who encourage us to dream. Give us people who continue to tell us we can do whatever we set our minds to. Give us people who are not so controlled by their own fear that they want to control everyone around them as well.
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Comfort Zones Follow You - Get Moving!

Often when we feel “timid” or afraid that may be us trying to do things in our own power. When we rely on the power of God within us it gives us the courage to press on in the face of fear. John Wayne said, “Courage is being afraid and saddling up anyway.”
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Never Settle

Sometimes we become so satisfied with how good we are that we never reach our greatness.
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God Has A General Purpose For You

Today we will look at our general purpose. Not only does everyone have a specific purpose that is unique to each individual, we also have a general purpose as humans. This purpose is not unique to individuals. It is universal for all mankind.
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Fourth Roadblock: Irresponsibility; Blockbuster: Commitment to a Vision

We may think, “If I had their ability I would…” But what are you doing with the ability you do have? If you do not follow God’s purpose for your life, something very important may not happen.
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Third Roadblock : Fear; Blockbuster: Faith

I am a simple person and often times simple principles are what help me the most. So, if you feel these acronyms are too corny or cheesy to be helpful, then go ahead and roll your eyes, give a little smirk, and then....

Do American Christians Show Compassion Like the Jewish Jesus?

Christians think we are supposed to take back America or win the culture war, make sure homosexuals do not destroy marriage, keep America moral and pure, right? But wait...
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Go All Out!!!

A while back, Hardee’s had a tagline in their commercials, “If you’re gonna go, go all out!” One of those commercials pictures a grandmother with her grandson sitting on the front porch swing looking at a family photo album. With each page turn, the grandson asks, “Who is that?” and the grandmother tells stories about that particular family member. Eventually, they come to a page where the Grandmother gives a different answer.
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Who Do You Know and What Are You Reading? 2 Keys to a Successful Future

We are typically the average of the 10 people we spend the most time with. Tony Robbins says that every individual is a direct result of the expectations of their peer group.
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What Do You See When You Look At You?

  Charles Cooley’s theory of the Looking-Glass Self in its simplest form is the belief that people see themselves the way they perceive the most important people in their lives see them. As followers of Jesus who should be the most important…