Posts with the category “encouragement”

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The Dangers of Manipulation & Harmful Interactions
September 22nd, 2023
“Because to take away a man’s freedom of choice, even his freedom to make the wrong choice, is to manipulate him as though he were a puppet and not a person.”...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The Fatherhood of God Pt 2 Fatherlessness
September 15th, 2023
“America has now embarked on a foolhardy experiment to discover what happens to a culture in which nearly half the children do not live with their fathers. One result is that many people do not know h...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The Fatherhood of God
September 8th, 2023
The specific term “Father” used in the Lord’s Prayer reflects the profoundly personal, relational aspect of God’s character. It signifies His intimate care, compassion, grace, and faithful provision f...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Surrendering Dreams & Desires
September 1st, 2023
Similar to plants needing parts to die and decompose to provide nourishment for new growth, some dreams, desires, and callings need to be laid down and go through a process of death and resurrection f...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Idols of the heart
August 11th, 2023
Drifting away from God’s will is a subtle process that can happen to anyone, even those with sincere intentions. As followers of Christ, we examine our hearts and identify the idols that may hinder ou...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The Journey Matters!
July 14th, 2023
In a world often obsessed with outcomes, we should shift our focus from results to the process....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Looking Up
July 7th, 2023
Looking Up: The Art of Focusing on God in a Distracted World“In your walk with me, don’t forget to look up from the task you are fulfilling now and miss something important I want to communicate or im...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Taking a Stand for Christ
June 30th, 2023
Taking a Stand for ChristMore Americans also are turning away from Christianity and are seeing themselves as unaffiliated with any religion or as religious ‘nones,’”...Members of Gen Z — now ages 11 ...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Finding Hope Series pt 5
June 23rd, 2023
We have the assurance that Christ is our hope, and we can find comfort and strength in him. By casting our anxieties on Him, finding strength in His power, remembering His promises, and seeking His gu...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Finding Hope Series Pt 4
June 16th, 2023
Remember, you are not alone in your struggles, God has given us the gift of prayer and community to help us through even the darkest of times together....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Finding Hope Series Pt 3
June 9th, 2023
Remember, taking care of your mental state through Jesus is essential to living a full and meaningful life....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Finding Hope Series Pt 2
June 2nd, 2023
Part 2: God's Promises of HopeAs mentioned in the previous blog, Finding Hope: A Series on Overcoming Struggles, Christians cannot take a “head in the sand” approach to the mental state of others beca...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Finding Hope Series Pt 1
May 26th, 2023
As Christians, we can find comfort in the knowledge that God understands our struggles and He is always present to offer us hope and healing. Let us be encouraged by the examples of David, Elijah, Job...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Finding Hope Series
May 19th, 2023
Finding Hope: IntroductionA Series on Overcoming StrugglesBy Valeta Batya prison of crystal fine and polished outward appearance internal abhorrence self-imprisoned self-abased heart of vengeance crip...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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All In!
March 21st, 2023
...the greatest privilege mankind will ever know…that of partnering with Jesus Himself to impact and change our world with the Good News of the Gospel....  Read More
by Christopher Smith
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Kingdom Business
February 2nd, 2023
We heard everyone speak about ‘Kingdom Business’, but what does that really mean and how do we establish a business that would bring glory to God?...  Read More
by Zelda Cronje