Posts with the tag “struggling”
Adding Patience to Your Bag
by Ed Newton on October 4th, 2024
"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."- Romans 8:25 Patience is a virtue we all know we need, but it’s one that’s often hard to practice. In a world where everything is instant—instant messaging, instant results, instant gratification—waiting can feel unbearable. But here’s the thing: life doesn’t operate on our timetable, and neither does God. That’s why patience... Read More
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A Life of Sacrifice
by Ed Newton on July 19th, 2024
"And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." - Ephesians 5:2 Are you living a life of sacrifice? Living a life of sacrifice is at the heart of the Christian journey. But what does this look like on a daily basis? Sacrifice isn’t just about grand gestures or heroic acts—it’s about the small, everyday choices we make to put others bef... Read More
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Speak Up
by Ed Newton on May 10th, 2024
"Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted." - Galatians 6:1 In a world that often champions individualism and self-reliance, it can be easy to adopt a mindset of "I'll do me, and you do you." Yet, as followers of Christ, we are called to something greater—a community of beli... Read More
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Blameless
by Ed Newton on December 26th, 2022
“They kept demanding an answer, so He stood up again and said, ‘All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” - John 8:7 When is the last time you got mad at someone? They messed up big time and you just cannot seem to forget about it. You were really counting on them and needed them to come through, and they just completely blew it. It could be a business partner that w... Read More
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The Unseen GuardianBalancing CommunityStarting at HomeFrom Brokenness to MasterpieceEmbracing Your DesignDiscovering Strength in HelplessnessTransformative Power of PrayerThe Art of PrayerThe Gift of RepentanceBoundless ForgivenessA Two-Way StreetEmbracing Purpose in PainGod's Call to Impact LivesOrdinary to ExtraordinaryQualifying the CalledFinding Peace in ObedienceTrusting God's Plan Beyond Our DreamsPraising God in the PainFrom Platform to PastureEmbracing God's Training GroundFollowing the Model of JesusThe Beauty of Serving OthersFrom Knowledge to ObedienceGratitude for God's FaithfulnessRemoving the TapeGod Sees YouDisplaying Your FaithChoosing Obedience Over TemptationObedience Despite DifferencesThe Destructive Grip of LustChoosing God's Best Over Temporary PleasuresChoosing Wisely in Relationships