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It doesn’t matter if you are a mature leader or a successful entrepreneur, you can be controlled by your fears. But when we allow fear to control our decisions, the ones that we love are affected the most. Not only are we stuck in the mud of our doubts and preconceived notions, but our community, family, and business are hindered from moving forward. 

So, how do we know when we are being paralyzed by our fears? What are some good indicators that raise the antenna of an anxious soul? Here are five signs you might be paralyzed by your fears...

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It’s easy to dream and hard to take action. 

• We dream of the new car but never sell the boat to get it. 
• We long to be our own boss and start a business, but we “can’t” quit our job.
• We want a long and happy marriage, but we aren’t willing to book the first counseling session.

Just saying “I’m praying about it” isn’t going to usher in the blessings of obedience to God. Action is necessary for anything to thrive including your spiritual life. 

• We must read the Word of God for our soul to be nourished. 
• We must lift the load of other Believers to fulfil the law of Christ. 
• We must be obedient in the small things even in seasons of waiting. (Waiting doesn’t mean inaction, it just means to keep doing the things you know to do). 

Did you know there is a Bible word for taking action by faith? It’s pretty simple…Arise! It’s a word that brings one out of a “sleepy” state and into a journey of obedience, purpose and action.

Here are 3 challenging keys from the story of Gideon, that will push you toward action in your Christian life… 

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“I’ve got it all under control!” Famous last words, right? This is a dangerous thing to say in many situations but especially when our cravings are involved. I believe one of the greatest enemies of fulfilling our God-given purpose is an uncontrolled appetite. It’s the inability to tell ourselves no when it comes to worldly pleasures. And I’m afraid this even involves food. It is the subtle sin of gluttony that opens the gate to many other fleshly indulgences and strips us of God’s best for our lives. 

So, how can you take control of your appetite and cultivate a healthy relationship with food? Here are a few practical things I have found that helps me when I want to overindulge. 

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I am learning a hard lesson. No matter where you are, unhealthy habits are easy to form. As a dad of three beautiful kids and an assistant pastor at an awesome church, I have learned that life can get really crazy really fast! And before I know it, I can form unhealthy habits in the rush of it all! 

Today, we discuss 3 simple habits that can improve your health and wellness so that you can serve the Lord to the best of your ability!

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We often tend to put a lot of emphasis on physical posture and health, but what about your heart? How is your heart’s posture toward the things of God? Is it upright and open to Him and His Word? Or is it slouching into apathy and coldness towards His will and purpose for your life? 

There is no better “loving reminder” to straighten up our heart’s health then the Word of God. It is our nudge to keep our hearts open and right with Jesus throughout the day. Here are three ways to help with your heart’s posture as you go about today:

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 I believe there is a line of thinking that has inched its way into the footnotes of Christianity. Many believers have thrown their hands up in the air and excuse themselves from discussing it. What is this way of thinking? That our health does not matter to God. 

 We think, “Oh well, ‘bodily exercise profiteth little,’ right?”

The fact is that God does care about your health. What you put in your body matters to God. What you do with your body matters to God. Yes—husband, wife, pastor, leader—your health matters to Him! Here are three reasons why I believe this is true: 

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In this special episode, we discuss what it means to bring worship and music together as one! My friend, Andrew Jonson gives two powerful truths on how to bring our personal to a place of authenticity and truth. Here are some great moments from our talk:

"The first word and last word of affective music ministry is communication. I want to be able to take the variety of thoughts and phrases, musical notes, pitches, dynamics and key signatures that not only make the song sound good, but communicate a message. We attach our message to the melody.

"And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD" (Psalm 40:3).

"I'm not singing about the old life anymore. I'm not singing about selfish things. I'm singing about Jesus new in subject, new in sound. I sing from a redeemed sound."

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Looking to enrich your devotional life in 2024? Not sure where to start? 

Here are 4 helps for a better devotional life...

The fast-paced American culture has often shoved aside family priorities and thrown away any sense of meaningful and healthy conversation. The table has become a decorative household item versus a wholesome desk of fellowship and support. And I get it. Some days are harder than others, and sometimes you simply just don’t have the time or energy. But I think that the benefits of being together at the dinner table far out way some of the inconveniences.

Isn’t it the same way with our Jesus? He invites us to pull up a chair at His table. He wants our fellowship and longs to give us the nourishment that we need for our souls. But we get too busy and side-tracked to notice what He has prepared. We come and quickly consume what is on our plate without ever considering Who put it there. Or we rush into His presence, vent to Him about our problems, and never stay long enough for Him to share His heart. Our conversation is filled with a plethora of “I want” or “Why can’t You” statements. All the while, if we would just be still, we would know that He is God, and He has everything we need.  

This is why your time alone with God matters. 

What you do in the secret place is essential to your personal growth and your influence as a Christian. It is the foundation that holds up every good thing in your life, and it is the vitality of your mind and heart. When you immerse yourself into the vast ocean of God’s Word and prayer, your soul is refreshed, and your life forever altered.

Trying to turn over a new leaf can’t ultimately change you. 

Working hard to fit in with cultural trends can’t sustain you.  

Living by legalistic standards by just pushing through and doing more will not lead to lasting change.

Only a genuine and wholesome relationship with Jesus and His Word can satisfy your soul. And even though most of us know our time with God is vital, staying consistent is the hard part. Life happens. Tragedy comes. Plans change. And all that we are left with is the guilt of not having an emotional high from our devotions every day. Our perfectionism kicks into our spiritual life, and we just feel like failures. But let me encourage you by reminding you that this life is a walk with Jesus. Sometimes you know where you’re headed and other times you are just thankful to take another step. Regardless, Jesus longs to spend time with you each day and bring you into His presence. 

So, what can you do to deepen your walk with Jesus right now, in this season of life? What habits can you implement each day for a full and nourishing devotional life?

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How would you like to grow this year? 

This time of year, we are resolute in the challenge to bring on new responsibilities and look for ways to enrich our lives. Personally, I love reminiscing of what God has done in my life over the last year. But I realize that I can’t live in my past failures or successes. I must move forward to a deeper walk with Jesus and allow God to enrich the soil of my heart in the coming season! Peter reminds us to give all diligence and to continually add to our faith. 

What will you add to your faith this year? 

Not what will you add to your to-do list or schedule this year. But what will you add to your faith? It is through our faith that all other facets of life channel through. Without a strong personal walk with Jesus our family will suffer. Without a resolution in our soul to study God’s Word, we will have a hard time focusing in our area of leadership. 

So, what can we do to grow in our faith, family and leadership focus this coming year?

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Our God is an individual God. He makes every preparation necessary to reach one lost sinner with the Gospel. 

Join us, as we meet Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch of Acts 8 and discover how we too can be a Gospel witness to others around us. 

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