Posts with the tag “approval”
What Are You Still Trying to Prove?
by Ed Newton on February 18th, 2025
"Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." - Galatians 1:10 Have you ever stopped to ask yourself, what am I still trying to prove? Are you walking through life wearing a mask, driven by the need to prove your worth to someone? Maybe your family, your friends, your boss, or even yourself... Read More
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Let God Change Your Status
by Ed Newton on November 9th, 2024
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you." - 1 Peter 5:6 Remember when Facebook statuses were a big deal? You could log in and change your status to reflect your mood, your activities, or just a random thought. It was a way of letting everyone know what was going on with you. In life, it seems that many people are still trying to ch... Read More
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Breaking Free from the Chains of Judgment
by Ed Newton on October 16th, 2023
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad.” - 2 Corinthians 5:10 In today's society, the fear of judgment often looms like a dark cloud, threatening to obstruct our path toward living out the extraordinary plan God has for us. We live in a world where the opinions and expecta... Read More
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