Robert Morris became an evangelist at the young age of 19. He started a family at about the same time and continued serving the Lord throughout the years.  Robert also wrote many books, touching the hearts and minds of thousands of Christians. In the year 2000, he started Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, which has...

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Gwen Shamblin was a prominent Christian author and leader in the 1980s and 1990s. She led people all over the country in putting Christ first in their lives and especially in their food choices. Through her popular and effective weight loss program, The Weigh Down Workshop, Gwen changed the outlook on diet and fitness. It...

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Using words that give life instead of death is often challenging and complicated. Especially in the current world we live in and the negativity we are easily surrounded by. But as representatives of Christ, we are called to a higher standard of living. Our words are an indication of what’s happening in our hearts and...

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As followers of Christ, we are called to boldness. We are encouraged to be willing to take risks, defend truth, and accept criticism and harsh treatment. But, as humans, we find that calling to be quite easier said than done. So how can we cultivate boldness in our Christian walk and rise up to the...

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Not quite sure how to handle writer’s block when you sit down to work on your project? It’s every author’s greatest obstacle to overcome and biggest roadblock on their path to success. Surprisingly, writer’s block can be one of the biggest blessings in disguise even when it keeps you from moving forward. It’s not always...

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Is your soul weary of this world and you’re wondering how to deal with burnout? Burnout can feel as if a fire has ripped through your soul and stolen your joy. It can leave you feeling hollowed out as you try to just go through the motions. And in those moments, it’s easy to turn...

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Are you stuck in setting goals for your writing project? Setting goals doesn’t feel so difficult when we understand the purpose and point of it all. Goals guide us along our journey towards the ultimate destination. Not take us in a completely different direction. But without a direction to go in, we wander aimlessly while...

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The power of words is stronger than almost any weapon there is. Our words can either create life or destroy it. And the seeds we plant from the words we use in our lives will be the harvest that we reap up in the end. So if we aren’t careful, we will be reaping a...

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Bible characters are people, too. As a writer and speaker, your vocabulary is critical when trying to connect with your audience.  It determines whether your message lands appropriately or whether it completely misses the mark.  One term that is often misused, especially when referring to Biblical or historical figures, is the word “character.” A “character”...

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Is it the Law of Measurement or is it karma? The concept of karma has been a generally accepted truth in the world for quite some time. It has become popularized through the media, music, TV, and more. The idea that “what goes around comes around” or that we get back what we give to...

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