Lifted Hands Lifted Hearts

Let's just have a brief conversation about who the Lord is to you. 

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For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul (37) Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Mark 8:36-37.

....Desire the sincere milk of the word..... 

.... everything is permissible, but everything is not beneficial...

... the wages of sin is death... 

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Christian living! be encouraged! stay motivated! Always willing to learn.

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Hello Christian friends, we are in this thing for the long-haul, it's not always easy but it will definitely be worth it. If you have been taking blow after blower, this episode of encouragement is for you! let's get into it.

Galatians 5:22 
proverbs 14:29
Ephesians 4:1-2
2 Timothy 3

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1 Peter 3:4 Gentle spirit
1 Peter 3:14 suffering for righteousness you are blessed
Today's episode we discuss how our attributes and our character should reflect that of God even when others attitude towards us does not. We are to speak blessings and to bear one another in love. Its challenging but God can transform your heart, and gentle becomes a part of who you are.

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Proverbs 15:1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stir up anger. We can all use some fine tuning every now and again, right? We don't always respond in the right spirit but let today's episode be a reminder that if we are followers of Christ we must strive to be more like him. 

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Easier said than done, I know! but it's possible with the help of God to live at such a state of mind. A mind that is at peace with whatever season you are currently in. Take a listen. 

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If you are looking to practice self-control, you're going to need the help of the Holy Spirit. The holy spirit is the spirit of God that; comforts, leads, guides, instructs and helps us live a life pleasing unto God. We are no longer telling ourselves that God knows our heart... instead take a listen in on the alternative solution to self-control. 

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Set your pride aside and be kind! way easier said and done! I know! well lets talk about it! How do you encounter people in your every day life? 

ACTS 10:34
PSALM 103:8 
GENESIS 37-48

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It is amazing how life gives us many opportunities to master the gift of patience, yet we still find ourselves struggling with the concept. Hopefully this episode will encourage and uplift you to keep striving for this vital fruit of the spirit to live your Christian life with joy and hope. 

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The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

what does faithfulness look like in your life... what does it mean to you? 
How faithful are you to the most faithful God, What reward will you receive for your faithfulness.... lets talk about it.

Galatians 5:22
Numbers 23:19
1 Corinthians 10:13
Matthew 7:21

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Demonstrating love is a choice and we master it by practicing it!
What part of the demonstrating love are you missing?

1 John 3:16
1 Samuel 15

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We are continuing in the fruit of the spirit series....
Wheww it's a lot to unpack in today's message as we explore God's definition of love! It  is a wonderful feeling to receive it but do we actually demonstrate it? lets talk about it 

Scripture discussed.
1 Corinthians 13:4 love is...
Matthew 5:44 pray for you enemies
Matthew 22:37 love your enemies
John 13:34 love one another
1 John 2:15 Love not the world
James 4:4 friendship with the world
Luke 6: 27,33, 35 Do good..

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Each year we seek out many ways to level up our lives but have you considered intentionally living out the fruit of the spirit? Most of us have not but what a privilege it is for the opportunity to start.
 
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Galatians 5:22- 23.

Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say rejoice!

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What a great topic to end the year or maybe you need a friendly reminder in the middle of the year to stay on track with your journey as a Christian. Today's episode reveals a few tools that we should be utilizing daily to remain faithful to the life God has established for each and every one of us. 

1 peter 2:1-3
Galatians 5:17
Luke 16:13
Hebrews 12:11
1 Corinthians 9:26-27

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Oh! what a purpose and plan God has for our lives. What mighty things he has in store for us. We can get excited about it once we realize that a release date has already been established. Lets talk more about this release date of your blessings. 

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Sometimes we feel saddened by many things in our lives but what I have found is that when I focus more on what I don't have versus the portion God has given me it steals the joy in my soul! Today I want to encourage you to meditate on the portion God has given you, gratitude goes a long way, don't you agree?

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Can people recognize you as a people of God? Does your life look familiar to the world or peculiar to the world. It is a question we must as ourselves if we are to minister and draw the lost to God. 

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Sometimes we find ourselves bound and unable to feel free other times we do not even realize that we are bound by anything such as the opinions of other people. What has master over you? What is it that you just cannot shake! God has not created us to bound by anything we are Free!! Let us live a life of freedom. Whom the son sets free is free indeed. Are you free?

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Luke 10:38 shares a story of two sisters who invited Jesus into their home. 1 sister was more concerned about being a good host, the other was more concerned about what Jesus had to say.  What a great example of what we should direct our time and energy to while we have it on this Earth! Maybe you are worried or distracted by life drama, how can you overcome such a burden? Listen in to today's podcast! 

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Have you ever transitioned from one season of your life, but you weren't quite done enjoying the current season? It is not the most pleasant experience, I know.  In today's episode we discuss how seeking understanding, along with some other methods are key to handling those transitions. 

Romas 12:2

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One old trick of the enemy is to make you believe that you can do this life alone... God made us to fellowship with one another for a reason. 1 of many is so that we can help uplift one another. Take a listen on how unity benefits us as Christians on this journey and what happens when you are separated from the pack. 

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Let the word of God and his promises for you remind you that He is still Faithful! There is a due season awaiting you!

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Some distractions you can feed and some you absolutely cannot because they are a huge threat to your goal. The question is, is there enough distance between the desire and influence of that distraction to keep you on the right path on your Christian journey? lets talk about it. 

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How many times do we compare our journey to someone else's and think you must be doing something wrong because you are not where they are, or their pace in life seems to be much faster. Do you know that God has a unique pace for each of our lives? Take a listen in today's episode on how to stick to the pace. 

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Often times we worry a lot about change and starting new journeys but I want to encourage you to confidently walk in the newness of life. 

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Feeling a bit stuck in life or on a certain journey? Let's see what the word of God says about getting out of the mud. God is interested in seeing you move towards the mark that is set before you. 

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Why is change so hard? We have all desired to change our habits to become better people. Don't you wish you could just snap your finger and boom! yeah me tooo... unfortunately work is required. But, here is the good news, God is happy to see the work you put in and he is willing to help you along the way. 

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In this episode I discuss goals and the importance of setting goals for yourself and the tools you will need to achieve them. We all start certain journeys in our lives and can sometimes feel lost in the process. I love to apply God's word to the things I experience in Life. Let's see what God has to say about starting new journeys. 

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In this episode I discuss being married to Christ. What is the status of your marriage. Find out as we navigate through the word of God. 
 
* Key scriptures
Jeremiah 3:14.
Romans 2:5.
 

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In this episode I discuss being a good steward over the things God has blessed us with. Parenthood, Finances, social media and more. The bible talks about what the consequences of poor stewardship when it comes to the kingdom.  Joseph's life is a great picture of what that stewardship looks like.  
 
* Key scripture
Matthew 25:14-30
Genesis 40.
 

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In this episode I discuss why it is important to value simplicity. The bible talks about what the consequences of abundance can bring as well as poverty. Simplicity is the ultimate goal. Let's talk about why.
 
* Key scripture
Luke 12:15
Proverbs 30:8.
 

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In this episode I discuss what it looks like to pursue riches and pursuit God. A simple mindset shift can make all the difference!
 
* Key scripture
1 Timothy 6
 

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A testimony of how God brought me through a storm of anxiety!

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In this episode I discuss how checklist can likely do more harm than good on your Christian journey.
 
* Key scripture
1 Corinthians 3:23 do it all for the glory of God.
Colossians 3:23 Work at it with all your heart.
Galatians 5 :16-17 Flesh against the spirit.
Matthew 7:21-23 Depart from me I don't know you. 
 
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In this episode I discuss what it looks like to fight like a Christian. Just like they say dont bring a knife to a gun fight, Dont bring carnal weapons to a spiritual fight! it just does not work out for you!
 
* Key scripture
Romans 13:10 The Armour of Light
Proverbs 15:1 Turning away wrath.
 

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Bonus Episode!!!!
Part 3 social media
Proverbs 25: If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit. 

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