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A Prayer for the New Year

Can you imagine being the same person you were in high school or college? As I think about starting a new year, there is much excitement that comes. But at the same time, there’s concern. I mean, will I have evolved into a better person, or even worse – will I still be the exact same? As I read Jeremiah 7:23-24, I see that instead of moving forward, the people went backward. Instead of growing in faith and learning from...

The Future Awaits You…Walk to It

Today we will explore the final step in the Moving Forward Series as illustrated in John 5:1-11.  If you missed Step 1, 2 or 3 of the series you can read them here: Dear Future I’m Ready , It’s Time to Get Up and Take Up Your Bed. The final step to take if you are ready to move forward is: Walk – John 5:8-9 reads “Jesus said to him ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk. And immediately the man was made well, took up his...

Take Up Your Bed

What  good is making a decision and being in position if you don’t take action? The third step to moving forward as illustrated in John 5:1-11 is to “Take up your bed. ”  If you missed Step 1 and Step 2 of the series you can read them here: Dear Future I’m Ready and It’s Time to Get Up.   In John 5: 1-8, Jesus is saying if you want to move forward, you have to get rid of the crutches in...