Jesus is speaking to us from the cross.  He is sharing with us trust that withstands any trail, assurance that God is in control, and peace that surpasses all understanding.  Can you lean in and listen for His words spoken to you?

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Why is it important to understand the culture, values, perspectives and experiences of those with whom we share the gospel?  God wants you to share good news with others.  Are you willing?

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One of the great spiritual practices in serving and loving others humbly is doing so secretly.  When we allow ourselves to serve others in love without the need for recognition, we give ourselves the freedom from needing to be noticed and approved by others.  We gain freedom from our need to impress others and constantly seek approval from others.  Think about some of your current opportunities to be used by God in secret.  How can you love and serve others without needing to be noticed?

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The Christian life is a lifelong process of taking off the old and putting on the new.  It’s this transforming process that leads us into becoming  people who reflect God’s holiness and goodness. 

Paul is calling us to put an end to actions and habits that aren’t pleasing to God, and to replace those with actions and habits that honor and reflect God. 

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Jesus doesn‘t call us to simply be his students, to study and learn about Him and His teachings.  He calls us to be His disciples.  Both are interested in learning from the teacher; however, disciples learn for the sake of obedience.  They learn in order to take action.  That’s why Jesus regularly warned people to be conscious of their fruit.

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If our true goal is to seek a balanced heart, not just a balanced life, we need to love

• the right things
• to the right degree
• in the right way
• with the right kind of love

Achieving a balanced heart requires action and effort on our part.  Like running a race, it takes dedication and perseverance.  It takes purpose, plan, and focus. 

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In the place of pride, Jesus invites us to live a life of humility.  Humility isn’t about convincing ourselves or others that we are less.  It’s not about trying to make yourself nothing, insignificant or unimportant.  Humility is the freedom to stop pretending to be what we are not.  It’s the freedom to accept the person God has created us to be.  Humility isn’t thinking less about yourself; it's about thinking of yourself less.  

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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was constantly checking their phone, unable to give you their full attention?   Having half of someone’s attention can feel like you have none of it at all.  Do you think God ever feels that way about you? 

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We are justified, sanctified, and transformed by Christ.  When we follow Jesus, we will be continually transformed so that we become more and more like Him over time.  This ongoing transformation brings us closer and closer to the person God created and intended each of us to be. 

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God is far less concerned about your comfort as He is with your growth.  Perhaps some of the trials or difficulties you are facing are actually the perfect opportunity to grow and flourish,

 James 1:2-4

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