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Which is worse: An alcoholic or a gossip? A murderer or an adulterer? Think about it. Seriously, think about it. Is one sin greater than another? Acts of kindness are easier to do when we gain recognition and praise. Would we keep doing services for others if no one knew what we were doing? Prayer… Read more
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Based on a study of The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown, Ph.D. Get Deliberate. Get Inspired. Get Going. How do you get deliberate? Make up your mind – I am going to live authentically! Set being authentic as a goal. Be determined to stand your ground. Be consistent and persistent. How do you get… Read more
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LETTING GO OF WHAT PEOPLE THINK The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown , Ph.D. “Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” Is being authentic with yourself a challenge? Do you ever find it hard to embrace who you are? “Authenticity… Read more
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The Message 1-2 When Jesus saw his ministry drawing huge crowds, he climbed a hillside. Those who were apprenticed to him, the committed, climbed with him. Arriving at a quiet place, he sat down and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said: 3 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope.… Read more
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1, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. 2. He fasted for forty days and forty nights. 3. During Jesus’ fast when He was hungry, weary and alone in the wilderness Satan tempts Jesus three times. 4. Satan tempted Jesus in three main ways: The physical temptation: do what feels right. Matthew 4:3-4… Read more
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Author-Andrea Haynes Sunday morning, every Sunday night, every Wednesday and with all of the youth events growing up. I mean I even had a mother who made sure God was talked about, preached about & sang about BUT I still didn’t personally know him. Just of him. Just like you can go to a sporting… Read more
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The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown, Ph.D. The four elements of shame resilience: Name it. Talk about it. Own your story. Tell the story. Story is about worthiness and embracing the imperfections that bring us courage, compassion, and connection. If we want to live fully, without the constant fear of not being enough, we… Read more
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Almost 30 years had passed since the events of Matthew 2. John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus preaching “repent of your sins and turn to God, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” Isaiah 40:3 John was completely different from other religious leaders. They were greedy, selfish and sought the praise of people.… Read more
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The Gifts of Imperfection – Brene’ Brown Ph.D. “What’s the difference between shame and guilt? The majority of shame researchers and clinicians agree that the difference between shame and guilt is best understood as the differences between “I am bad” and “I did something bad.” Guilt = I did something bad. Shame = I am… Read more
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Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea while Herod was King. Wise men following the Jesus star traveled many miles to come and worship the “newborn king of the Jews. Herod was not the rightful heir to the throne of David, so he became very disturbed and paranoid when he heard of the birth of… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 