KINDNESS

The translation of an ancient word for kindness means useful goodness. The ancient Greeks and Romans had a word chréstotés for slaves who went beyond being good. Slaves who went the extra mile to serve others with useful goodness. Jennifer tells the...

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INNER STRENGTH, Part 5

To find God's supernatural strength, I need to depend on what He has said.  The places in the Bible for the 12 statements I have shared the past few days are:       Deuteronomy 33:25      II Chronicles...

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INNER STRENGTH, Part 4

Here are four more practical principles regarding God's inner strength: God's strength takes me to new heights and new adventures. God's strength is unwavering when I stay focused on Him. God's strength is given through innermost prayer. God's strength is available for each assignment. One of...

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INNER STRENGTH, Part 3

Here are more discoveries I have made on the inner strength God has promised. God's strength is lasting even through hard times. God's strength is often in the quietness and stillness. God's strength brings renewed energy, a "new set of...

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TSTVS-LIFE SAVINGS LETTERS

5 letters to memorize in this order T = TAKE S = SUICIDE T = THREATS V = VERY S = SERIOUSLY Take Suicide threats very seriously! The father demanded the nine-year-old boy kiss his dead mother goodbye as she lay in a decorated coffin.   Fearfully,...

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LIFE LESSONS FROM VINCENT VAN GOGH

TO QUALIFY TO BE A CRUCIAL OTHER THEY MUST HAVE A PROVEN TRACK RECORD. Few historical figures inspire me, enlighten me more richly and speak to my inner core than the best artist the world has ever known in my...

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INNER STRENGTH, Part 2

Through my basketball coaching and camp years, I discovered I needed strength beyond measure.  You too?  I had so many dreams and goals!  But I have experienced that God's strength has become my inner strength.  In my life book,...

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INNER STRENGTH, Part 1

Where do you find your strength to battle the daily challenges in life?  Are you caught in a dust storm of responsibilities, problems, things calling for your attention?  Why do we think we are overwhelmed?  Unlike our prior generations,...

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THANK GOD FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON

"Soldiers keep by your officers, for God’s sake keep by your officers!” spoke Washington in a deep and soulful voice. It was 21 degrees on December 24-25, 1775. Washington's army was in shambles, experiencing defeat after defeat. As the Continental...

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ONE YEAR FROM TODAY

PURPOSE in life will keep you alive and well.  FULFILLMENT makes it worth it.  If these are true statements, then knowing your reason for living is critical and essential for your well-being.  The crucial question is: "Who would you...

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