Posts with the tag “hope”

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Silencing the Inner Critic
October 25th, 2024
Amid the daily hustle and bustle, our minds never find true rest, as an inner voice provides ceaseless commentary on our lives. It chatters incessantly, often echoing doubts, fears, and insecurities t...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Unspoken Intentions
October 18th, 2024
What fears, insecurities, or pride are holding you back from speaking the full truth? Take courage, for the Spirit empowers you to overcome....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The Secret to Strength
September 27th, 2024
Our God is faithful. He stands with us in our distress, strengthens us in our weakness, and works through us to accomplish His purposes. Finding our strength in God is our blueprint for navigating the...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Embracing the Unembraceable
September 21st, 2024
So let us fling wide the doors to every bleeding dysfunction and unrent garment. No stigma or mistreatment is too severe to be outdone by the furious love of Christ in us. For this is why we were call...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Down, But Not Out
September 13th, 2024
David’s life echoes the very heart of the Gospel, the calling of the poor in spirit, the forgotten and reviled, to inherit the Kingdom...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The War Within
August 23rd, 2024
Decide today to no longer resignedly cope with the lingering sins and idols that subjugate you. Raze them to the ground without reservation or mercy, wielding the inexhaustible power available in Chri...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Christian Self-Help
August 16th, 2024
No sincere believer wants to remain spiritually stunted. We all desperately want to grow, mature, and experience the abundant life Christ promises. The danger, however, is that we seek humanistic solu...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Christlike Perfection
August 2nd, 2024
His gospel was not an onerous new law heaping further burdens on the spiritually bankrupt. No, it was a liberating message of redemptive grace, freedom from sin’s dominion, and the indwelling power to...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Kingdom Tension
July 26th, 2024
Throughout church history, theological imbalance has led to practical excess. Overemphasizing one biblical tension at the expense of the other inevitably results in distortion....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Victim Mentality
July 19th, 2024
Rise above the victim mentality, and step boldly into the abundant life of freedom, joy, and purpose God has for you. Not as a victim, but as His redeemed and empowered child....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Asking Big
July 12th, 2024
“God is looking for people through whom He can do the impossible. What a pity we plan only the things we can do by ourselves.” A. W. Tozer...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The Lens of Judgement
May 10th, 2024
Ultimately, righteous judgment finds its source and summit in the One who embodies perfect truth and boundless grace—Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God. ...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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"We Are Perfect As We Are"
May 3rd, 2024
Though we all stumble, His grace abounds. He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it. Keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the author, and perfecter of our faith. His strength is made perfec...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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The Activated Christian
January 26th, 2024
Beloved child of God, the time has come to shed all that holds you back and take your place as an activated ambassador of Christ’s Kingdom. Though you feel weak, His strength is made perfect in you. Y...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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To Know Jesus & Make Him Known
January 19th, 2024
Getting to know Christ and making Him known is an odyssey into abundant life. When we follow it wholeheartedly, we experience the unmatched joy of knowing Jesus fully and showing His reality to others...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Embracing Hope Amidst Death and Disease
December 15th, 2023
Today, we must acknowledge that it is universally true that in life, we will inevitably confront the harsh realities of death and disease, painful reminders of the brokenness in our fallen world. Yet ...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Understanding God's Discipline
December 8th, 2023
Understanding God’s discipline is crucial for believers, distinguishing loving correction from suffering. His discipline aims to shape us into Christ’s image, using trials as opportunities for growth....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Understanding Suffering
December 1st, 2023
Have you ever questioned whether the difficulties you face are a result of God’s punishment for your sins or disobedience?...  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Navigating the Storm of Indignation
November 24th, 2023
The human heart is like a winding labyrinth, intricately weaving together our desires and frustrations. In its depths, the search for meaning often clashes with bitter disappointment. ...  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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Balancing Faith & Surrender
August 25th, 2023
Living by faith demands that we be willing to risk everything for the sake of obedience to God....  Read More
by Valeta Baty
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Success & Significance
August 4th, 2023
Measuring success and significance in ministry requires a shift in our perspective....  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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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
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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The start of something powerful
January 12th, 2023
I'm not going to pretend that I have all the answers, not even for a moment! I've lived long enough walking with God to understand more each day that, the more I learn about Him, the less I realize I ...  Read More
by Christopher Smith