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In order to bring peace to others, we first need to find and hold on to peace within ourselves.

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Listening to the Holy Spirit means listening to the Word of the Lord.

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Love should be on the top of your spiritual priority list.

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• God is your protector 
• God is your deliverer   
• God is your guide
• God is your joy

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God is more interested in us knowing people than facts. 

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Envy can be so destructive, but sometimes a little healthy competition is quite motivating.

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Only God is completely holy. Strive for excellence, but none of us will achieve perfection in this life.

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let’s be like gold medal winners and stand out while the world is watching - living holy lives set apart and distinguished.

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We need love far more than we need riches. Integrity of character is far more important than money.

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We should start and end with a positive and encouraging note; but have the courage to deal with the issues.

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God’s desire has always been for unity among his people.

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The God who created the universe is with you is not something to be taken lightly.

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If the Christian faith is not relevant in the workplace, it is not relevant at all?

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The light of God’s presence reveals the dark places in our hearts.

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The church’s job is to stop arguing and  and to bring people hope.

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Ultimately Jesus is the friend who sticks closer than a brother or sister.

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The 10 commandments were given out of love for us and are fulfilled by love. 

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Worship is about what I say with my tongue,  what I watch… what I think… where I go with my feet.

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In moments of defeat, self-doubt, or worthlessness, we must remind ourselves of God’s love for us. 

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Because of Christ, we are free to know that regardless of our standing in the world, He loves us and cares for us.

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We are involved in God’s plans. Our actions make a difference – for good or evil.

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Ongoing prayer invites God into every situation and circumstance in our life.

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The Christian message is both exclusive, because Jesus is the onlyname given for our salvation, and inclusive, because everyone in this world can call upon His name.

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God’s plans are far greater and more spectacular than any plan of our own. Rejoice in the wondrous things He has in store for you!    

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Even the most simple tasks in life can be done in a way that honors and serves Jesus.

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True humility comes from having a right understanding of who we are in light of who God is.

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Salvation is based on:

faith – not your good works

mercy – not what you deserve

belief – not where you were born.

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God loves you and you can trust Him not only with your future, but also with what will happen to everyone else.

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God will never leave your side as you continue towards the heavenward goal to which Christ calls you.

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We are a child of God, deeply loved, accepted and empowered by His unconditional love for us .

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We all have gifts from God that He wants us to use for Him. That gift must be cared for and nourished.