Work hard, play free, rest peacefully.

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Put a demand on your faith by exercising it!

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Before we judge, let us recall who Jesus hung out with!

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The higher you go in your divine purpose, the smaller your inner circle will be. Choose people who will go with you in and through adversity. ‪#‎loyalty‬ ‪#‎focus‬ ‪#‎nodistractions‬

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When our actions, no matter how well intended, cause undue stress to others, an apology can make the difference between bettering a relationship or straining a relationship. ‪#‎humility‬ ‪#‎lifelessons‬ ‪#‎alwaysstrivetobeabetteryou‬

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Avoiding things does not make them disappear, it makes them worse. #face #whatever #comes #up and go through whatever it is, your life will be much more peaceful.

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In the stillness, your heart will speak. Settle yourself and listen. What is your heart telling you?

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The challenge is relentless. The struggle is intense. The battle is real. ELC

Be still and observe. See the beauty in the ordinary that the hurry may have caused you to miss. ELC

Our path in life, as this photo illustrates, will always have seasons of both light and the darkness of trials. Treasures are hidden in the darkness, if we choose to see them. As we walk the seasons of light, may we share what was learned in the dark.

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 ‪#‎Moments‬. It is the moments that make up our lives. Some are full of joy, some are tragic, most are mundane everyday living. Seek to find the blessings in each moment, no matter how the moment is defined. You may look back and realize that the moments you thought were so horrible or mundane taught you the most and helped you to become a better you.

You may look back at some of the moments that brought the most joy and realize those moments strengthened you to persevere. Every moment has a purpose and is an avenue to connect us to the next moment. Take a deep breath, pause, and breathe in .... the moments.


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Some days our weaknesses as humans wins and we end up disappointing and even hurting those we love most. Nevertheless, we must keep fighting to become better selves and to love deeper. Shake off the shame and continue on.

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Wrestling with God (not against) is running the race of faith well. Continue to believe God as you wrestle through whatever it is.



‪#‎Family‬ is not always who you share a name or blood with - family is who you share a bond of love and commitment with.

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When we don't allow people to witness our humanness, they will not be able to relate with us or trust us with their humanness. ‪#‎bereal‬

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Do you recognize beauty when you see it? How about in the mirror? Our flaws are part of the humanness we all share. Our weaknesses are humility for God's grace. ‪#‎Embraceeverypartofyourself‬

‪#‎GodsMasterpiece‬ ‪#‎RespectYourself‬

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‪#‎flashforwardfriday‬ We often make poor choices out of ‪#‎fear‬, anxiety, ‪#‎desperation‬...in order to quench those ‪#‎emotions‬. Therefore, such poor ‪#‎choices‬ are not of malice rather from a desire to find ‪#‎peace‬. Leave the past behind and focus forward.
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There will always be dark times in life, nevertheless, the sun will always shine and times of triumph will meet you on the other side of the trials; and at times in the midst of them. #endurance #persevere #overcome #peace

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If there is no redemption for us when we make inexcusable choices and we repent and do whatever is necessary to make amends with those who are negatively effected by our actions, then there would be absolutely no genuine hope in the world. ‪#‎ThankGod‬ that there is ‪#‎redemption‬, ‪#‎forgiveness‬ and ‪#‎mercy‬.

‪#‎StopTheHate‬ ‪#‎StopJudging‬ ‪#‎StartLoving‬

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Judging a Christian is the same kind of discrimination as judging someone for his or her race, sexual orientation or socio-economic status. ‪#‎StopJudging‬ ‪#‎StopHate‬ ‪#‎StopHurtingEachOther‬ ‪#‎ChooseToLove‬

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If there is no redemption for us when we make inexcusable choices and then we repent, take our consequences, and do whatever is necessary to make amends with those who are negatively effected by our actions, then there would be absolutely no genuine ‪#‎hope‬ in the world. ‪#‎ThankGod‬ that there is ‪#‎redemption‬, ‪#‎forgiveness‬ and ‪#‎mercy‬.

‪#‎StopTheHate‬ ‪#‎StopJudging‬ ‪#‎StartLoving‬

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 There are reminders everywhere to pause and listen to your heart. Hear what is all too often passed over as ordinary. ‪#‎GiveThanks‬ ‪#‎GodIsEverywhere‬ ‪#‎Listen‬

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The pressure is immense. No one could possibly understand the silent petitions of each of our hearts that only God hears. We struggle and strain to not live the suffering in vain.

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When you are expected or demanded (through the actions of others), to always be 'perfect' in understanding for others, in how you deal with everything that happens in a day, in how you respond... the pressure is immense and inhumane. Take care with those in your life and the needs they have. ‪#‎Relationships‬ have more than one person in them.

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‪#‎Challenge‬ can you go through an hour without a selfish thought? ‪#‎BeHonest‬

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 You think I won’t because you believe I can’t?

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Those in your life that you take for granted will inevitably be the ones you miss the most when they are gone

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Jesus Christ died for us all, He took our sins on Himself and suffered hell and death so we would never have to, those of us who belong to Him. Let us remember His sacrifice for us today and let us praise God for His love for us. Amen and Amen.

If you do not know Jesus Christ, I pray today will be the day you ask Him into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, to forgive you of your sins, and to receive His gift of salvation. Amen.

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A new day can begin at any time you choose. Make each moment new, appreciate the beauty all around. This painting of God's is spectacular and representative of life. There is darkness, light, color, water, fire, air, sand, and so much within each thing the eye meets that we will never be able to define. Imagine all of the life within the sand, sky, and water! God is infinite, as is His love for us.

Begin your new day, even now.

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 ‪#‎Family‬ is not always who you share a name or blood with - family is who you share a bond of love and commitment with.

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 When we don't allow people to witness our humanness, they will not be able to relate with us or trust us with their humanness. ‪#‎bereal‬

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 You were created to soar! There is beauty you have yet to experience. Do not allow anyone or anything to defeat your hope.

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Work diligently. Earnestly strive to make your vision a reality. Be tenacious. Stand firm when circumstances distract from your purpose. Focus. Leave the outcome to God.

 Push your limits today and set some new ones.

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The roots of your character must be deeper than the heights you desire to climb, or your efforts will crumble and your successes will be void. ‪#‎GodFirst‬

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Let the carefree dance of the waves bring peace to your heart and joy to your soul. Calm your mind. What do you see?

Don't set people up to fail, help them to succeed.

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Sometimes a fighter gets weary of the fight. ‪#‎human‬

This is why we need each other. ‪#‎Love‬

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Be true to your word or don't speak it.

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Pay attention. When we pause, we will see the most unlikely things in the most unlikely places.

Impossible undercuts hope. Do not allow anyone to tell you something is impossible. Protect your hope. Staying in faith requires such.

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Choose the lens through which you will view your life. How you see things depends on such.

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If your life is lived only for yourself, what an empty life it will be.

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Invest overt value in what and who you care about...or risk losing what you think would never be absent.

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 Beauty is everywhere. There is no monetary cost to enjoy it. Look around. Pay attention. Appreciate. Give thanks.

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In relationships, things come up. Attack the issues not each other. ‪#‎Love‬ ‪#‎MutualRespect‬

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Praying for our enemies. Such is not only for them, it is for us as well. When our enemies are filled with the love of Christ, they are no longer our enemies. ‪#‎privlegetoprayforenemies‬ ‪#‎humility‬ ‪#‎love‬ ‪#‎makeafriend‬

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The pressure is immense. No one could possibly understand the silent petitions of each of our hearts that only God hears. We struggle and strain to not live the suffering in vain.

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 ‪#‎Moments‬. It is the moments that make up our lives. Some are full of joy, some are tragic, most are mundane everyday living. Seek to find the blessings in each moment, no matter how the moment is defined. You may look back and realize that the moments you thought were so horrible or mundane taught you the most and helped you to become a better you.

You may look back at some of the moments that brought the most joy and realize those moments strengthened you to persevere. Every moment has a purpose and is an avenue to connect us to the next moment. Take a deep breath, pause, and breathe in .... the moments.

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Some days our weaknesses as humans wins and we end up disappointing and even hurting those we love most. Nevertheless, we must keep fighting to become better selves and to love deeper. Shake off the shame and continue on. ELC