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Spirit/e—The Purpose Driven Life96

Are You Really Living the Good Life? Are You Really Living the Good Life? “God has made us what we are, and in our union with Christ Jesus he has created us for a life of good deeds, which he has already prepared for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). “The Place to Live the Good Life.” “The Good Life” is a well-worn phrase in our culture, I wonder how many people have ever stopped to define what exactly it is. For some people.. 2009. 8. 29.
Legacy to the Next Generation: Presence Acceptance Guidance Legacy to the Next Generation: Presence “Be happy with those who are happy, weep with those who weep” (Romans 12:15). Every parent longs to leave a positive legacy in their children, but what does it take? Having dealt with thousands of families over the years, I’ve noticed four common gifts we need to give to the next generation: Our presence, our acceptance, our guidance and our correct.. 2009. 8. 16.
How God Builds Your Faith: Decision How God Builds Your Faith: Decision "But when you ask Him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind . . . Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do" (James 1:6, 8). After God gives you a dream, the next step for building .. 2009. 8. 2.
We Know God's Truth Through Creation We Know God's Truth Through Creation "But the basic reality of God is plain enough. Open your eyes and there it is!" (Romans 1:19) About thirty-five years ago, I was at a camp in the mountains. Alone in a room, I prayed, "God, if there is a God, I'm open. If You're real, I want to know You're real. And, Jesus Christ, if You can change my life, if there is a purpose for my life, I want to know i.. 2009. 7. 25.
When You Pray... When You Pray, Begin With Praise "This, then, is how you should pray: 'Our Father in heaven: May Your holy name be honored'" (Matthew 6:9). When Jesus' friends asked Him how to pray, He gave them a model prayer. Today we call it the Lord's Prayer, and it gives us a great outline for making contact with God. The first idea Jesus gives us for making contact with God is captured by the words: "Our.. 2009. 7. 5.
The Depth of God's Love for You God Wants to Give You a Satisfying Life "A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of" (John 10:10). Some people fear worshiping God because they wrongly think that means they have to become judgmental and legalistic. Nothing could be further from the truth. Jesus came to give us a rich and sat.. 2009. 6. 28.
Fathers: Help Your Children Know God Fathers: Help Your Children Know God "I showed what You are like to those You gave Me from the world. They belonged to You, and You gave them to Me" (John 17:6). The world is full of sons and daughters who desperately need a father who is a spiritual leader. Is it possible your kids are among them? You can become a spiritual leader to your children by developing the characteristics that we see .. 2009. 6. 22.
We Serve God by Serving Others We Serve God by Serving Others "Whoever wants to be great must become a servant" (Mark 10:43). We serve God by serving others. The world defines greatness in terms of power, possessions, prestige, and position. If you can demand service from others, you've arrived. In our self-serving culture with its "me first" mentality, acting like a servant is not a popular concept. Jesus, however, measured.. 2009. 6. 20.
Tell God You Love Him by Singing Tell God You Love Him by Singing "Sing to God a thanksgiving hymn, play music on your instruments to God" (Psalm 147:7). When you express your love for God, it's called worship. One way you can express your love is by singing to him. You've probably noticed that music and love go together because music comes from the heart. It's not something you do intellectually; it's something that comes out.. 2009. 6. 13.
Being Wise in Your Relationships Being Wise in Your Relationships "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness" (James 3:17-18). Every person you know is unique. Each one is .. 2009. 5. 24.
Love Is A Choice Love Is a Choice "...That you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life, and He will give you many years in the land He swore to give to your fathers, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob" (Deuteronomy 30:20). Love is a choice and a commitment. You choose to love or you choose not to love. Today we've bought into this myth that love is uncontrollable, .. 2009. 5. 16.
Every Nation: Don't Trade Your Life for Temporary Things Every Nation: Shift from "Me-First" to "God-First" "Jesus said to his followers, 'Go everywhere in the world, and tell the Good News to everyone'" (Mark 16:15). People with "me-first" faith ask, "How can God make my life more comfortable?" They want to use God for their purposes instead of being used for His purposes. "God-first" believers know they've been saved to serve and made for mission. .. 2009. 5. 2.

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