Category Archives: Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk)

We can all do better as a Christian, can’t we? And thankfully, our compassionate Father stands willing to help us.
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God Loves You – And That’s No April Fool’s

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What would it take for you to believe in such an incredible concept that the Creator of all things loved you? What proof would you need? How about Romans 5:8 (ESV): “But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us”? Other translations use “demonstrates” and “proves” in place of “shows.” Did you catch the best part of this verse? Jesus died for you – before you even knew you needed a Savior (One Who delivers you from evil, including sin). He loves you so profoundly that He would do anything to prove (demonstrate) His love for you.

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God’s Grace Is Real

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No matter how much you’ve sinned, God’s grace is greater. The prodigal son thought he had lost everything, but his father ran to meet him with open arms. This is exactly how God feels about you.

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Are You Ready to Take That Step Toward God?

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Is it time for you to rise and go to your heavenly Father? Wouldn’t now be a good time to take that first step toward a closer relationship with God?

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When Our Self Esteem Is In Trouble

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Self-esteem is a fragile thing, especially when we don’t base it on what God’s Word says about us. In the past, I based my self-worth on what I did (or didn’t) accomplish or what others thought of me. My relentless need to be loved and accepted drove me to unhealthy relationships, which left emotional scars.

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How To Bring Laughter Back Into Our Marriage

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When was the last time you really laughed with your spouse? You can almost hear Tom Hanks’ voice paraphrasing his famous line from “A League of Their Own,” “There’s no laughter in marriage!” But what if the laughter in your marriage really was gone?

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