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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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Will America Survive?

Today Can Be Different Posted on September 11, 2021 by SherylSeptember 11, 2021

How would our country change if each of us strove to obey Romans 12:20? Something as simple as meeting the needs of our “enemies” could transform our nation – while changing the hearts of those served and those doing the serving.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged 9/11, america, distrust, divided nation, divisiveness, fires, frightful events, hatred, nation, nations survival, politics, Romans 12:20, September 11, September 11 2001, storms, terror, transform our nation, United States

When People Annoy Us

Today Can Be Different Posted on August 28, 2021 by SherylSeptember 15, 2021

God longs to help us trust Him with all our relationships, including helping us see and love people as He sees and loves them. He may want to use that person to influence the circumstances in our life in ways we can’t see yet.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged annoy, annoying people, attitude, Christ-like attitude, christian attitude, disappointment, good attitude, good qualities, grace, Matthew 5:7, mercy, positive trait, relationships, respect, selfish attitude, unforgiving attitude

Do You Love Your Sin More Than You Love God?

Today Can Be Different Posted on August 21, 2021 by SherylSeptember 9, 2021

Every day I’m aware of how much I still need to grow in Christ. If I didn’t know there was a God Who loves and forgives me, I wouldn’t want to live another minute. I’m thankful He sends people into my life who help me live in a way that represents Him well.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged accountability, accountability group, accountability partner, ashamed, commitment, confession, forgive, forgiveness, forgiving, God's love, healing, James 5:16, restoration, shame, shameful behavior, sin, victorious living

Having a Hard Time Resisting “Small” Temptations?

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 24, 2021 by SherylJuly 24, 2021
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Each day, pick a different name (or group), such as your country, another nation, your spouse, one of your children, a family member, even an “enemy” (someone you have a difficult time with), and then, instead of eating that second cookie or watching another episode of Matlock, pray for them.

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Create in America a Clean Heart, O God

Today Can Be Different Posted on July 3, 2021 by SherylJuly 3, 2021

We, individually and corporately, can’t afford to minimize our sin – or underestimate God’s judgment. Rather, let us fall on our knees in repentance and ask our heavenly Father to transform America by creating in us a clean heart.

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Posted in Christian Up! (Maturing in Our Walk) | Tagged america, clean heart, discernment, Fourth of July, intercession for America, intercessors, political leaders, prayer for america, praying for america, Psalm 51, United States, wisdom

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