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one thing

Sometimes when I find myself in a dry and barren season in my life, I feel drawn to God’s purpose of strengthening my frame or building my character. Of all the reasons available for me to comprehend why I might be experiencing frustration, weariness, overwhelming, and sometimes oppressive thoughts and emotions, character tugs at my heart, and I remember the time I heard him say, “I’m not through with you yet.”

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passion for the glory of God

Passion for the glory of God is similar to our growth in heart character. It is not something that we do or obtain, but something that God develops in us. Paul writes that suffering, produces perseverance, perseverance character, and character hope – hope in the glory of God. When we set our hope on the glory of God, it is like setting our eyes on a fixed point on the horizon, allowing us to walk in a straight path through the desert seasons.

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what is God’s plan for revival?

The record of Jesus’ first miracle gives us a demonstration and blueprint of God’s plan for revival in our lives and our churches.

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think God’s heartbeat

Throughout my high school years serving my church youth group, I was like person who had no vision. I faithfully served God and my friends, but there was no big picture perspective and no understanding about what my service was all about. I served because I loved God and my church, and also because it was the right thing to do. I lived as a Christian unrestrained and undisciplined as a result of having no vision.

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from crawling to walking

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temptations in the desert (part 1)

In Matthew’s account of Jesus’ temptation in the desert, Jesus has an extraordinary moment of blessing and favor.

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temptations in the desert (part 2)

During the first year I started working, I realize that I am becoming obsessed with managing my personal finances. I want to track every dollar, and look at my investments everyday, searching for ways to plan my retirement and make my millions. The temptation that the devil presents to Jesus in the desert is much the same that we all encounter along the way.

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the point of attack

There are many areas in my life that the enemy attempts to impede my growth, but there is a common tactic to all of his schemes.

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living by the Spirit

One night after many long nights of feeling discontent with my spiritual walk with God, I couldn’t fall asleep, or rather I didn’t want to sleep until I figure out what is bothering me. I reached a limit with myself; I crossed some imaginary line that I set with myself – a line that defines what level of maturity and behavior I should accept in myself – and that troubles me.

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walking by the Spirit

The starting place for my walking by the Spirit is apprehending the reality of the Spirit walking alongside me. There is no formula for growing this belief that God is present throughout my entire life even though I do not recognize it. It’s a gift, just like any other revelation of God’s nature that has the power to soften my heart toward Him. How does the Holy Spirit communicate this to me?