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2014 Day 334 – Supermodel Astronaut

30 Sunday Nov 2014

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My friend Ellen started an awesome campaign called the Supermodel Astronaut Challenge to help young girls recognize ‘I Am Enough’. As the father of 3 teenage girls, I love what she is challenging young (and older) women to recognize; that for the most part, the things they believe about themselves and what the media feeds them, are simply not true. The full pledge and a better description of the challenge can be found here, Supermodel Astronaut Challenge. Below is a fun video and song she developed. I hope you enjoy it and take the time to embrace what this powerful message.

 

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2014 Day 296 – Matthew 10

23 Thursday Oct 2014

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As we as believers face this world we are beginning to feel more and more as though we are in the presence of wolves. And like sheep, our protection comes from our Shepherd. In Matthew 10:16 Jesus gave the following advice to His disciples, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. We are not called to be sheep-like in our attitude, but we must find a balance between wisdom and vulnerability that allows God to effectively work through us to accomplish the work He has set before us.

2014 Day 287 – Matthew 11

14 Tuesday Oct 2014

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Jesus frees us from all our burdens, no matter how big or small. Things in this life that seem to have such a stronghold are insignificant in comparison to the purpose He has for each of us. Matthew 11:28-30 says, 28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. The “rest” that Jesus promises is love, healing and peace, but not the labor. The existence of a relationship with God changes a difficult life into one of spiritual fulfillment and purpose, not necessarily easy.

2014 Day 97 – Romans 15

07 Monday Apr 2014

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Joy, Hope, and Peace are all things God wants for us. They are not always easy to have in our lives depending on our circumstances, but through the Holy Spirit we are capable of not only having enough for us, but to overflow to others. Romans 15:13 says, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit has power which is sufficient to sustain us and to overflow through us to others. Let us all strive to be a vessel that is filled with Joy and Peace that gives hope to others through Him.

2014 Day 79 – Acts 20

20 Thursday Mar 2014

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There have been many times in my life where I have felt worn down, tired, and weary and I have found myself growing more frustrated with every step. What I have found during those times is I find fulfillment when I allow myself to be obedient to God’s perfect plan. Without God’s guidance and without our obedience to Him, our accomplishments mean nothing. In Act 20:24 Paul says an incredibly profound statements, However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace. Whether it is a life of poverty or riches, when we live according to God’s plan for our lives, we find fulfillment. It is when we try to shape our desires into meaningless sacrificial service that we grow tired and weary. God’s plan is perfect.

2014 Day 77 – 2 Corinthians 12

18 Tuesday Mar 2014

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I know I have shared 2 Corinthians 12:9 before, but it is so good! But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. When you feel like you just can’t do enough to make things right it’s because you can’t… No really, you can’t! There is nothing we can do to fix our lives and reach the level of grace God has already provided for us. It is in our weakness that God shows up and gives us the rest we so desperately need. When we open up our clenched hands and allow God to take away the things we hang onto and let Him replace it with His perfect plan, we find peace and the love the way it was intended to be.

2014 Day 75 – Putting on the Full Armor of God

16 Sunday Mar 2014

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These past few weeks I have struggle with feeling peace in my life. I know it seems foolish that someone who spends daily time in God’s word could ever feel the way I have, but I am human and we all struggle. One of my mentors suggested I spend time each morning doing two things: 1) Before I do anything else, pray first thing in the morning when I get out of bed. 2) Immediately after prayer, meditate on Ephesians 6:13-17 where Paul talks about putting on the full armor of God. I have to admit, at first, I did not think either of his suggestions would work. But I cannot tell you the impact they have had on my day. Each day I am reminded God is they only way I can receive true peace in my life. Without God’s armor we are susceptible to the lies that keep us from fully knowing His truths about how much He loves us. These simple changes in my daily routine have made a major impact on my day. It is a daily effort, but there is a noticeable difference. Over time I hope these words will be etched in my heart and mind, but until then, I will continue to read and concentrate on God’s promises for my life.

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2014 Day 47 – Lacey Sturm’s Story

16 Sunday Feb 2014

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Lacey Sturm is the former lead singer of the band Flyleaf. In this video she unashamedly talks about how she found purpose in life through a relationship with God. Her life was not easy, but God was able to love her and heal her back into life that has an eternal impact on others. I hope this video impacts you as much as it does me.

 

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2014 Day 44 – Acts 19

13 Thursday Feb 2014

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One of the key things that stood out to me in today’s reading and, which is true to our present day, is the gospel is disruptive. We sometimes want the gospel to be all about peace and love, and while those things are true, it is also about shining light on what is evil. God is the perfect light and when He shines, everything is exposed. We should not be afraid of His light, we should be thankful that He loves us enough to help us fix what is wrong so we can experience true peace and love that comes from a pure existence.

2014 Day 30 – Galatians 5

30 Thursday Jan 2014

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One of my favorite passages of the Bible is Galatians 5:22-24, 22 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. 24 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by listening to the Holy Spirit and feel His presence in our lives, only good can come out of it. God wants us to experience all the good things in life. Not that we won’t experience difficulty, but what come out of our lives in all circumstances reflect the goodness of God.