Posts with the tag “focused”
Patience in the Waiting
by Ed Newton on December 30th, 2024
"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." – Lamentations 3:25 We’ve all been there. You come to God with a specific need or question, desperate for an answer, and yet, as you open the Bible, it feels like He’s taking you in a completely different direction. You asked for wisdom about a decision or clarity in your life, but instead, you’re reading about patience or f... Read More
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Obedience, Not Perfection
by Ed Newton on November 14th, 2024
"And Samuel said, 'Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.'" - 1 Samuel 15:22 We tend to think that God uses the people who seem to have it all together. The ones who look righteous, who know the right words to say, and who have a clean track record. But God... Read More
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Who’s Labeling You?
by Ed Newton on October 22nd, 2024
"But now, O Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand." - Isaiah 64:8 It can be so easy sometimes to let others define who we are. We can find ourselves wearing labels that don’t fit, simply because of something we’ve done or because of how others perceive us. But it’s crucial to remember that these labels don’t define our true identity. ... Read More
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Giving Without Expectation
by Ed Newton on October 11th, 2024
"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7 In today’s world, everything seems to operate on transactions. Whether it’s a favor, a service, or even time spent with someone, there's often an unspoken expectation of getting something in return. It’s almost as if giving has turned into a business deal.... Read More
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Adding Gentleness to Your Bag
by Ed Newton on October 8th, 2024
"Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near."- Philippians 4:5 Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit that can sometimes get overshadowed by more dramatic or visible attributes like courage or strength. Yet, adding gentleness to your spiritual bag is incredibly important, and it’s a fruit of the Spirit that deserves a closer look. Gentleness isn’t about being weak or passive; rather, i... Read More
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Are You Living Selflessly?
by Ed Newton on July 12th, 2024
"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." - James 1:22 Have you ever stopped to consider how often you think about your own needs and desires? It's easy to fall into patterns of selfishness without even realizing it. We might justify our actions by convincing ourselves that we deserve certain comforts or conveniences, but God calls us to a higher standard—one that ch... Read More
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The Heavenly Prize
by Ed Newton on October 18th, 2022
“I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:14 For about a week now, we have dived into Philippians 3:12-14 where Paul describes his mentality of pressing on towards the goal. Paul is laser-focused on pursuing God’s will for his life above all else. And that is exactly what we are called to do. God wa... Read More
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Pressing On
by Ed Newton on October 17th, 2022
“No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.” - Philippians 3:13-14 If you are chasing God’s best for you, I just want to stop and say, GOOD FOR YOU! You are smack-dab in the... Read More
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