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God gives us dreams he wants us to fulfill. He created each of us with imagination and a unique set of gifts and abilities to accomplish our dreams and bring glory to him. When we step out in obedience we may find obstacles in our way. Just as David faced Goliath, sometimes our problems may seem like giants standing in the path between us and our dreams. As we face these delays, discouragement, disapproval and doubt, we can remember how God helped us in the past, use the tools God has given us right now, ignore the dream-crushers, and expect God to help us for his glory. Dream again!

God gives us dreams he wants us to fulfill. He created each of us with imagination and a unique set of gifts and abilities to accomplish our dreams and bring glory to him. When we step out in obedience we may find obstacles in our way. Just as David faced Goliath, sometimes our problems may seem like giants standing in the path between us and our dreams. As we face these delays, discouragement, disapproval and doubt, we can remember how God helped us in the past, use the tools God has given us right now, ignore the dream-crushers, and expect God to help us for his glory. Dream again!

God gives us dreams he wants us to fulfill. He created each of us with imagination and a unique set of gifts and abilities to accomplish our dreams and bring glory to him. When we step out in obedience we may find obstacles in our way. Just as David faced Goliath, sometimes our problems may seem like giants standing in the path between us and our dreams. As we face these delays, discouragement, disapproval and doubt, we can remember how God helped us in the past, use the tools God has given us right now, ignore the dream-crushers, and expect God to help us for his glory. Dream again!

Money has tremendous power for influence, either for good or for bad. For that reason, Jesus had more to say about money than even about heaven or hell. Either you learn to manage it, or it manages you. In Luke 16, verses 1-13, we read one of the most shocking stories Jesus ever told—about the shrewd manager commended for his strategic thinking, in spite of his dishonesty. From this parable we learn four things not to do with money: 1. Don’t waste it (verse 1); 2. Don’t love it or live for it (verse 13); 3. Don’t trust it for security (verse 3); and 4. Don’t expect it to satisfy (verse 15). Sadly, a lot of people are poor money managers. Because he has our eternity in mind, Jesus wants to transform how we think about money.

Money has tremendous power for influence, either for good or for bad. For that reason, Jesus had more to say about money than even about heaven or hell. Either you learn to manage it, or it manages you. In Luke 16, verses 1-13, we read one of the most shocking stories Jesus ever told—about the shrewd manager commended for his strategic thinking, in spite of his dishonesty. From this parable we learn four things not to do with money: 1. Don’t waste it (verse 1); 2. Don’t love it or live for it (verse 13); 3. Don’t trust it for security (verse 3); and 4. Don’t expect it to satisfy (verse 15). Sadly, a lot of people are poor money managers. Because he has our eternity in mind, Jesus wants to transform how we think about money.

Money has tremendous power for influence, either for good or for bad. For that reason, Jesus had more to say about money than even about heaven or hell. Either you learn to manage it, or it manages you. In Luke 16, verses 1-13, we read one of the most shocking stories Jesus ever told—about the shrewd manager commended for his strategic thinking, in spite of his dishonesty. From this parable we learn four things not to do with money: 1. Don’t waste it (verse 1); 2. Don’t love it or live for it (verse 13); 3. Don’t trust it for security (verse 3); and 4. Don’t expect it to satisfy (verse 15). Sadly, a lot of people are poor money managers. Because he has our eternity in mind, Jesus wants to transform how we think about money.

The Biblical story of Adam and Eve tells how God wanted a family and created the first relationship. The fears that emerged after Adam and Eve sinned foretell the problems created in all the relationships we have. If you have a Bible or have access to www.BibleGateway.com, begin by reading this story in Genesis 3:6-19. Fears can ruin our relationships, so we must learn to face our fears and not ignore them. Today we identify some of those fears, as well as how to apply the antidote of learning to live in God’s love and offering that same love to others.

The Biblical story of Adam and Eve tells how God wanted a family and created the first relationship. The fears that emerged after Adam and Eve sinned foretell the problems created in all the relationships we have. If you have a Bible or have access to www.BibleGateway.com, begin by reading this story in Genesis 3:6-19. Fears can ruin our relationships, so we must learn to face our fears and not ignore them. Today we identify some of those fears, as well as how to apply the antidote of learning to live in God’s love and offering that same love to others.

The Biblical story of Adam and Eve tells how God wanted a family and created the first relationship. The fears that emerged after Adam and Eve sinned foretell the problems created in all the relationships we have. If you have a Bible or have access to www.BibleGateway.com, begin by reading this story in Genesis 3:6-19. Fears can ruin our relationships, so we must learn to face our fears and not ignore them. Today we identify some of those fears, as well as how to apply the antidote of learning to live in God’s love and offering that same love to others.

Most of us make bad decisions when we rely exclusively on how we feel. Healthy People manage unwanted emotions, and avoid making bad decisions. Scripture tells us we need the Holy Spirit to deal with how we feel, manage our emotions, and change unwanted feelings.