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If You Knew the Gift of God | Ep. 407 | Tuesday, August 27, 2024
27 augustus 2024 · 8 min
In John 4:10, Jesus told the Samaritan women at the well, “If you knew the gift of God…” Jesus doesn’t refuse anyone. He genuinely loves everyone, no matter what baggage they may carry. Jesus will break every barrier to be with you. He loves to have you in His company, so don’t wait to be perfect to be in His presence.
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Jesus Had to Go Through Samaria | Ep. 406 | Monday, August 26, 2024
26 augustus 2024 · 8 min
Throughout the book of John, Jesus encounters disenfranchised people who desperately need to know they are loved. Jesus goes out of his way to break religious and societal norms to show kindness and courageous acts of love, as seen in John 4 with the Samaritan women at the well. Jesus had to go to Samaria to reach her. Who are you called to be kind to today? What steps of courage do you need to take to show someone the love of God?
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The Greatest Dinner Party | Ep. 405 | Friday, August 23, 2024
23 augustus 2024 · 7 min
Three separate stories in Luke 15 show God’s heart for the lost. God embraces, loves, and shares meals with the lost and wants us to do the same. Pull up an extra seat at the table; don’t let your heart grow smug or self-righteous towards the lost; rejoice with God at the greatest dinner party. Lees meer
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Koinonia and the Early Church | Ep. 404 | Thursday, August 22, 2024
22 augustus 2024 · 9 min
God is ready to place lonely people into communities and restore the idea of family through missional hospitality and you. This is why God calls us to draw our family circles a little bigger and fire up our grills, just like the church in Acts 2.
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A Holy Tailgate Party | Ep. 403 | Wednesday, August 21, 2024
21 augustus 2024 · 7 min
Being at a tailgate is electrifying. The parking lot becomes a joy-filled community with good food, camaraderie, and people you love. The early church had a word for this, koinonia, which means fellowship or shared life. God built us and his church for this kind of community. Lees meer
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Vitality of Hospitality | Ep. 402 | Tuesday, August 20, 2024
20 augustus 2024 · 8 min
Kitchens are what typically sells the house and what makes your house a home. When we share a meal, we are living on mission like how Jesus exemplified in Matthew 9. Today, ask yourself how you are hosting your table, who is welcomed into your kitchen, and who needs to be invited in.
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Extending Your Dinner Table | Ep. 401 | Monday, August 19, 2024
19 augustus 2024 · 8 min
This week, we are exploring the importance of extending our dinner tables. When we sit around the table, we laugh, share life’s moments, and show who we care for and value. Jesus intentionally shared meals and sat with those he loved, as seen in Matthew 9:9-13. Lees meer
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What Jesus Thinks of Lukewarm “Christianity” | Ep. 400 | Friday, August 16, 2024
16 augustus 2024 · 9 min
Jesus knocking at the door in Revelation is often interpreted as a call for unbelievers to let him into their lives, but in reality, he speaks to churchgoers in Laodicea. Despite their outward religious practices, Jesus sees that they have left him outside. The verse emphasizes the need for intentional pursuit of intimacy with God rather than just going through religious motions. Jesus' message challenges believers to listen and allow him into their hearts for true connection and relationship. Lees meer
Revelation 3:20, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.”
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Why Is God Not Answering My Prayers? | Ep. 399 | Thursday, August 15, 2024
15 augustus 2024 · 9 min
If you’re a Christian, you need to keep this in mind, God responds to 100% of your prayers. Sometimes, he does so by saying YES. Other times he does so, by saying NO. And often, he does so by saying NOT YET. What happens when we ask, as Jesus taught us, and it seems God is not responding to our prayers, even good prayers? Lees meer
John 14:13-14 “And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”
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How God Responds When We Mess Up | Ep. 398 | Wednesday, August 14, 2024
14 augustus 2024 · 9 min
God is not angry with you, tired of you messing up, or exhausted by you. We rejoice that His thoughts and His ways are not the same as our thoughts and our ways. Lees meer
Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
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You Might Be Praying The Wrong Way | Ep. 397 | Tuesday, August 13, 2024
13 augustus 2024 · 8 min
Most people assume that prayer should be primarily a way to “get God to give me what I want”, but Jesus teaches that prayer is primarily us, aligning our will with God’s. Today, take your time and meditate on what you’re praying. Fix your mind first and your Heavenly Father’s name, his kingdom, and what His will is. Then, pour out your heart as you ask for forgiveness and protection and as you share your needs with him. Lees meer
Matthew 6:9-13 “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.”
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The Most Misinterpreted Bible Verse Ever | Ep. 396 Monday, Aug 12, 2024
12 augustus 2024 · 8 min
Paul is saying your heart can be satisfied whether you have much or little, whether you have achieved your goals or not, and whether things seem to be going well or not. Philippians 4:13 speaks primarily of how, with Christ, your heart can find contentment, satisfaction, and confidence regardless of your circumstances. Contentment doesn’t come when you have everything you want; it comes when you realize that in Christ, you have everything you need. Lees meer
Philippians 4:11-13 (NTV), Paul says this: “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.”
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Pray for Discernment | Ep. 395 | Friday, August 9, 2024
9 augustus 2024 · 7 min
In this podcast episode, we conclude our discussion on the 5 principles of Godly parenting. Today's focus is on the importance of praying for godly discernment at every stage of your child's life. Discernment is a precious gift that should be cherished, and it blossoms through instilling God's word in their heart. Lees meer
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Footsteps in the Right Direction | Ep. 394 | Thursday, August 8, 2024
8 augustus 2024 · 7 min
God calls parents to guide their children in walking the path of righteousness. By leaving your footprints heading in the right direction, you instill valuable lessons. Among these teachings is the importance of personal discipline—a crucial skill parents can impart to their children. It's essential that godly discipline is taught with both compassion and unwavering consistency. Lees meer
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The Ambiance of Your Home | Ep. 393 | Wednesday, August 7, 2024
7 augustus 2024 · 6 min
Trade the concept of your dream house for God's vision of a dream home. It's not just about the exterior beauty of your house; it's about creating meaningful moments under its roof. While spending quality time with your kids is important, remember that true family bonding occurs during those everyday shared experiences. Today's parental challenge is to shift focus from pursuing a certain lifestyle to actively engaging in life alongside your children. Lees meer
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Dream with Your Kids | Ep. 392 | Tuesday, August 6, 2024
6 augustus 2024 · 8 min
At every stage, parents are called by God to nurture their children's dreams and support them in following God's unique path for their lives. Trust that God will guide you as you assist your children in pursuing their aspirations; do not hesitate to dream big alongside your child. Remember, it is not the parent's role to shape children into what they desire them to become; instead, recognize that God has destined your child for a life beyond any plans you may have envisioned. Lees meer
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Family: The Original Plan | Ep. 391 | Monday, August 5, 2024
5 augustus 2024 · 7 min
The Bible is rich with stories that remind us that family, despite its imperfections, is part of God’s original plan. Did you know that children’s natural curiosity is a gift from God and part of his family plan? One of God's plans for families was to help raise kids in a safe environment to explore and discover freely; this can be seen in Proverbs 11:27. Lees meer
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Stuck in Quicksand | Ep. 390 | Friday, August 2, 2024
2 augustus 2024 · 7 min
Today's podcast reminds you that you have permission to be brutally honest and completely open with God in every circumstance. God can handle your vulnerability and all of your emotions. In Psalms, the writers follow a particular pattern of verbally vomiting out all their feelings, pain, frustrations, and deep sorrow. Then, the writers land on the truth about God, his character, and his goodness. Lees meer
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A Roadtrip Psalm | Ep. 389 | Thursday, August 1, 2024
1 augustus 2024 · 6 min
When you take a roadtrip, you typically have a few songs ready to play as you travel. In the Old Testament, people also sang songs to pass the time, one of which was Psalms 121, a song of ascents. They sang this song as a reminder of God’s protection as they headed towards Jerusalem. God is just as present with us in the journey as in the final destination. Lees meer
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Rooted by the River Banks | Ep. 388 | Wednesday, July 31, 2024
31 juli 2024 · 5 min
Rest with God and find joy when you delight in his presence day and night. In Psalm 1, the trees' job is to be planted by the river banks, rooted deep and not just fruitful. Today, ignore what culture says about chasing your desires; focus on resting and sitting with God. Lees meer
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Be Consumed Not A Consumer | Ep. 387 | Tuesday, July 30, 2024
30 juli 2024 · 5 min
Reading Psalm 100, we discover our purpose is not to be a consumer. Our purpose is to be consumed by the goodness of God when we are in his presence. Your challenge today is to shout with joy and loudly sing your favorite worship song! (Maybe find a new song from the new Lakepointe Music album Fear No Evil.) Lees meer
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Is My Heart Pure for Nothing? | Ep. 386 | Monday, July 29, 2024
29 juli 2024 · 8 min
Have you ever thought being a good person was utterly pointless when you compare your life to someone else living so carefree? Or have you wondered is my heart pure for nothing? Always remember, God's goodness remains steadfast, and those individuals you compare yourself to may not be leading as carefree a life as it seems. When we grapple with feelings of envy, we often fall into the trap of constantly comparing ourselves to others. Lees meer
Envy: When you resent God’s goodness in someone else's life while ignoring God’s goodness in your own.
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Reverse the Drift | Ep. 385 | Friday, July 26, 2024
26 juli 2024 · 5 min
How do I reverse my drift and put my hope back with God? Dive into Psalm 42 today as we learn how to reverse the drift and drop anchor with God.
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We are All in the Same Boat | Ep. 384 | Thursday, July 25, 2024
25 juli 2024 · 7 min
How does drifting happen? Drifting occurs when we stop counting our blessings, gathering together, resting, praying, and climbing. Today, let’s hear how to drop anchor with God and stop the drifting.
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The Key to being Anchored | Ep. 383 | Wednesday, July 24, 2024
24 juli 2024 · 5 min
We all drift in our relationships, passions, and purposes. The key to being anchored in God and avoiding drifting is to take inventory of your life, retrace your steps, and pray for God to search your heart. David prayed for God to search his heart in Psalms 139. Today, ask yourself, where have I drifted? Lees meer
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Bleached with Grace | Ep. 382 | Tuesday, July 23, 2024
23 juli 2024 · 6 min
Dirty laundry piles up quickly, and stains set in when you never address them. The same is true with our shame and sin, but your failures are not fatal. There is real freedom with Christ! Today, let God bleach your record clean with His grace. Lees meer
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Drift Happens | Ep. 381 | Monday, July 22, 2024
22 juli 2024 · 8 min
Ever wonder how I can say “that,” think “that,” or act like “that”? Psalm 51 contains King David's prayer for restoration—his confession and plea for forgiveness came after he drifted with lust and power and hid from God. Our unaddressed shame and guilt from our past can drift us away from God and can change our character. Daily, we must drop anchor with God, take ownership of our actions, and embrace His grace. Lees meer
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Tangible Love | Ep. 380 | Friday, July 19, 2024
19 juli 2024 · 7 min
When processing grief, sometimes the best thing we can do is eat with others. It is healing to gather around the table of gratitude, share a meal with loved ones, laugh, cry, and reminisce. In Psalms 23:5 it says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Who is your enemy across the table: anger, depression, anxiety, or grief? Lees meer
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The Triumph of Light | Ep. 379 | Thursday, July 18, 2024
18 juli 2024 · 6 min
Light is amazing; it warms, guides, and always wins against the darkness. The enemy tries to use your grief to steal, kill, and destroy your life, but the light of truth always will chase away the darkness. Let Psalm 23 give you hope as you walk through your dark valley. Lees meer
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Renew Your Soul | Ep. 378 | Wednesday, July 17, 202
17 juli 2024 · 6 min
Biblical sheep are not cowardly blind followers. They trust and follow a good shepherd who wants to protect and provide for them. When we think of green pastures, we picture a field of rolling green grass, but in reality, the Bible depicts patches of grass that are just big enough to feed the herd that day. Today, trust God to lead you to what you need. Lees meer
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A Psalm for Comfort | Ep. 377 | Tuesday, July 16, 2024
16 juli 2024 · 8 min
Psalm 23 is the most beautiful Psalm ever written. It is written for those burdened with grief trying to find comfort in difficult circumstances. This scripture depicts how God meets us right where we are as the good shepherd. Lees meer
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A Hole in Your Heart | Ep. 376 | Monday, July 15, 2024
15 juli 2024 · 7 min
You can put your hope in God’s unfailing love. God cares for the lonely, heals the brokenhearted, and uplifts the humbled. In today’s message, we will discuss Psalm 25 and the truths of the 3Ps of anxiety: Personal, Pervasive, and Permanent. Lees meer
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Look at All the Lonely People | Ep. 375 | Friday, July 12, 2024
12 juli 2024 · 8 min
Q: Where do all the lonely people belong?
A: Psalms 68 Lees meerHow are you doing today? Are you feeling lonely? Loneliness is feeling alone no matter how much social contact you may have, and it’s one of the scariest feelings in life. We were all designed to be in relationships; belonging is the most fundamental human need beyond food and shelter. Today, we will leave the shadow of loneliness and ask God to help us connect.
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Beats for Our Battles | Ep. 374 | Thursday, July 11, 2024
11 juli 2024 · 7 min
When we work out, we like to have the perfect playlist ready. In our life’s battles, the Book of Psalms has the perfect beats. Today, we will download what Psalms 13, 27, and 126 have to offer as we head towards desire and delight and move up the staircase of disappointment. Lees meer
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The Staircase of Disappointment | Ep. 373 | Wednesday, July 10, 2024
10 juli 2024 · 8 min
Have you ever not gotten the job you wanted, missed an event because you were sick, didn’t get into the program you wanted, or faced rejection? At one point, we all had to face disappointment in life, but what defines the moment is how we deal with the emotions that come from the pain. If we don’t face the emotions that come with disappointment, we will end up facing discouragement, which can turn into depression. God loves you and wants you to be honest with him. He is still good. He hears your prayers and sits with you in your pain, all while He is working behind the scenes in the midst of your disappointment. Lees meer
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Playlist of Your Heart | Ep. 372 | Tuesday, July 9, 2024
9 juli 2024 · 8 min
Today, you need to download some Psalms from the Bible to the playlist of your heart because what you download into your mind makes a huge difference in the direction of your life. The Jewish nation would sing Psalms as they headed into battle. What battle are you facing today: anxiety, shame, panic, depression, confusion? David, the author of many of the scriptures found in Psalms, faced all of these same feelings. David’s life pattern was to get brutally honest about himself and what he was facing, and as he cried out, he would land in the truth of God. Lees meer
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Life’s Major Pursuit | Ep. 371 | Monday, July 8, 2024
8 juli 2024 · 8 min
Do you ever have song lyrics stuck in your head? What about a Psalm? Today, we will try to get a Psalm stuck in our heads: “Taste and see that the Lord is good. How happy is the man who takes refuge in Him!” Psalm 34:8. This scripture will revolutionize how you live your life. You will no longer focus on the cultural pursuit of knowing who you are but on knowing who your God is. Lees meer
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Thrive & Flourish | Ep. 370 | Friday, July 5, 2024
5 juli 2024 · 10 min
In Ecclesiastes, King Solomon shares the five most straightforward ways to wreck your life, and Pastor Mike shares five ways to thrive and flourish all the days of your life. Listen in today today as he explains how to Thrive and Flourish.
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Young & Free | Ep. 369| Thursday, July 4, 2024
4 juli 2024 · 7 min
God is the God of second chances and wants to use you today! True Godly freedom comes when we admit our failures and humble ourselves before our Heavenly Father. Point back to the right road today; don’t wait for your old age to turn and regret life’s foolish decisions of living culturally “free.” Don’t wait for things to fall apart; listen to God’s wisdom today.
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Guardrails Vs. Thin Yellow Lines | Ep. 368| Wednesday, July 3, 2024
3 juli 2024 · 10 min
When we go over the edge of the guardrail, we can wreck our lives and damage relationships. We think we can total our lives, but God can save us from any wreckage. You need to give yourself more than just the thin yellow line that culture provides. The thin yellow line on the road allows you to serve off and cause some damage easily. But strategic guardrails set by Godly wisdom keep you from danger and prevent having to do damage control. Proverbs 4:25-27 provides us with guardrails we can put in place today.
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Back On The Right Road | Ep. 367 | Tuesday, July 2, 2024
2 juli 2024 · 10 min
If we want to wreck our lives, reject godly wisdom. If we're going to live a rich life, we need to respect and embrace God's wisdom and guardrails. King Solomon, known for his wisdom and wealth, admits his downfall started when he foolishly rejected God's wisdom and ignored God's guardrails. In the book of Proverbs chapter 3, Solomon writes how to get back on the right road and pursue Godly wisdom. It is never too late to get back on the right road. God loves you. He will always embrace, forgive, restore, and renew you.
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Between Life’s Guardrails | Ep. 366 | Monday, July 1, 2024
1 juli 2024 · 10 min
Subsplash description: We often take for granted the invisible guardrails strategically placed before the dangerous part of the road as we drive. Most of our deepest regrets and failures could have been avoided if we had just some boundaries set in place. God is a good father who desires to lovingly keep you safe with guardrails and boundaries. Living your life between his loving guardrails means you heed God’s fatherly wisdom. Boundaries are not meant to restrict or steal all the fun; they are set in place so you can live a full life.
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Designed for Each Other | Ep. 365 | Friday, June 28, 2024
28 juni 2024 · 10 min
You cannot handle life on your own. Of course, you need God's strength, but that isn’t all! God gives us the gift of other people to fight sin, get through trials and keep the faith. Don’t wait; start now and reach out to someone today.
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The Power of Friendship | Ep. 364 | Thursday, June 27, 2024
27 juni 2024 · 11 min
We need the connection and support of others. Happiness and deep relationships go hand in hand. Want to lessen your chance of anxiety and depression? Want to live a long life? A deep connection with others helps us through trials and gives us endurance.
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The Measure of Success | Ep. 363 | Wednesday, June 26, 2024
26 juni 2024 · 9 min
Failure is succeeding at something that doesn't really matter. What really matters? How about the fruit of the Spirit? Not that we would do it apart from Him, but that success is submitting to Him and allowing him to produce those fruits in us.
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His Image Not Ours | Ep. 362 | Tuesday, June 25, 2024
25 juni 2024 · 8 min
To know who you are, you need to know who God is. Once you can see Him and His character we can then see who He says we are. When we see who we are in Him, we can be free. Free from chasing and scheming for the next little hit of success. In freedom, we don't have to keep up because He is enough.
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Envy is Exhausting | Ep. 361 | Monday, June 24, 2024
24 juni 2024 · 7 min
Envy fuels stress and anxiety and ignores all the good gifts we have. A good idea would be to encourage others, let them go first or celebrate someone else's success. When we turn our eyes away from ourselves, we truly begin to win.
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Who You Are vs. What You Do | Ep. 360 | Friday, June 21, 2024
21 juni 2024 · 10 min
"So, what do you do for work?" Ever get that question? Who we are and what we do are very different, but when we get these confused, we are on the path to disappointment. Let's trust who God has said we are rather than striving to accomplish what will never be enough.
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Where Happiness Comes From | Ep. 359 | Thursday, June 20, 2024
20 juni 2024 · 9 min
Happiness isn't something that is arrived at; it is enjoyed now! Success can't be the driver in finding our joy. How do we know? Look at Solomon. With all he accomplished, he "hated all the hard work" he had done. Isn't that amazing? Let's remember what gives us satisfaction and stay content in the moment.
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The Short Shelf Life of Stuff | Ep. 358 | Wednesday, June 19, 2024
19 juni 2024 · 10 min
Don't ignore what actually has the power to give you joy: our relationship with Christ. We will never find contentment if we slip into endless "if only..." statements. Contentment comes from a proper perspective and rejecting the lie that external pleasure could satisfy us.
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