Just when we think we're making progress, we're hit with annoying little delays, obstructions, challenges, deterrents, etc. But we can't let those things keep us from continuing on our journey. Injuries, illness, poverty, trauma, and all sorts of other things might threaten to knock us off the path, but God can always pull us back onto it. When you're experiencing setbacks, don't forget that those trials are temporary. God's got you!

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We are all living in our own little "bubble" whether we mean to be or not. And many times, depending on what is happening on the inside, we may not notice what is going on outside. By the time we have everything under control inside, venturing out can seem like an impossible chore. So, how do we live our lives without limiting our lives? Hope. We maintain and consistently work toward growing our hope. These days it seems like some force out there doesn't want us to do that but be vigilant! Hope is the key!

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Everything we hear these days leaves us feeling more and more hopeless. My advice to you is to diligently look for what's true. Turn off the mainstream media and the alternative media. Tune in to faith, tune in to your environment, pay attention to what you can see and hear and then make your call on what is actually going on in the world. So much is being spun to fit narratives on either side of the fence and none of it is rooted in God's plan for us. So, we must cling to our faith and our hope if we are to fight this battle victoriously.

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Sometimes it looks like there is nothing else for us, but God wants us to wait until He gives us the go ahead before we decide that we're all finished here. We have to trust that He is always leading us toward our purpose...whether we can see what He's doing or not.

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After careful consideration, I have decided to stop listening to people who push fear-mongering, and use shock tactics to get their point across. It’s vulgar and not compassionate at all. If you want to minister, be sure that you’re looking at the problem for more than just one perspective. Otherwise you’re not doing it for God. You’re doing it for yourself and for what you think is right. But what matters most as that we follow what God tells us is right. And that means we seek out compassionate solutions for everyone involved, not just the people on our side.

As we celebrate the Easter holiday, something to keep in mind is that we always need to be willing to listen for God's voice in everything we do. The world tries very hard to drown Him out, but we need to be sure that we are doing everything we can to hear Him.

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Are you spending too much time being comfortable and not enough time confronting truths in your life? Or even on the grander scale of what's happening in the world? God wants His people to be warriors! It's time to take off the blinders and really look at what the demons are doing out there. If we're ever going to make a difference, we have to first understand what our enemy is capable of. Join me on Leading the Follower for more discussion about what it means to be a warrior for God.

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Don't ever think that your efforts have no value. Even when no one sees what you are doing, every step you take adds to your overall progress. And in this journey we call life, there are a whole lot of steps to take. So, never take any progress for granted. Someone, somewhere needs you to keep doing what you're doing. I'm talking about progress today on the podcast. Thanks for stopping by!

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Are you afraid? I mean, really scared to venture out and do the things you need to do. If so, why? Did you know that God tells us in His word that we should not be afraid. He says this 365 times in the Bible, so I think He means it! Today I'm talking about the things that unsettle me and why I refuse to be afraid simply because "they" want me to live my life in fear. Happy Fearless Monday!

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We all reach a point where we need to step back and do some healing. But we can't stay there forever. Once we make a little progress, in order to have complete healing, we must be willing to take a step forward and do what we need to do to reach our next level. We may not feel ready, but when God prompts us, we must trust that He knows what we're able to do better than we do. Listen today for a little encouragement.

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