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The 3 Levels of Trust
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.~Ernest Hemingway The great Author Ernest Hemingway lived a very active life for an author. He moved around quite a bit and was involved in World War I and World War II. He had to use an element of trust because …
The Believers Marathon Part 14: Listen, Learn, Obey!
Moses called all the people of Israel together and said, “Listen carefully, Israel. Hear the decrees and regulations I am giving you today, so you may learn them and obey them! “The Lord our God made a covenant with us at Mount Sinai. The Lord did not make this covenant with our ancestors, but with …
The Believers Marathon Part 13: Rest!
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your male or female servant, nor your animals, nor …
Self-Control on Steroids
Like a city whose walls are broken down is a man who lacks self-control. Proverbs 25:28 Self-control is not something always talked about in reference to unconditional love. When we live with self-control, we are living a Spirit filled life. The scripture in reference above is what a person’s life is like when it lacks …
The 3 Obstacles to Keeping Our Shiny, Shining Bright
Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, …
The Believers Marathon Part 12: Running with Jesus Flip-Flops
My favorite speaker Christine Caine in her book Run to Win talks about how runners have to shed all the excess weight that can hinder them. She uses Hebrews 12:1 as an example scripture here. I want to quote both verses 1 and 2 and talk about how I take this scripture. Therefore we also, …
The Believers Marathon Part 11: Fuel It Up!
Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night, so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then, will you prosper and succeed in all you do. Joshua 1:8 Christine Caine in her awesome book Run to Win talks about the next important thing a runner needs and …
Insecurity Defeated
Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust …
The Believers Marathon Part 10: 3 Things Needed to Get to the Purpose
He tells us everything over and over—one line at a time, one line at a time, a little here, and a little there! Isaiah 28:10 Christian Caine continues in her book Run to Win about how runners have to start slowly and build gradually. When I began to learn to run, I had to start …
The Believers Marathon Part 9: Foundation Qualities
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin… Zechariah 4:10a Christine Caine in her book Run to Win, uses this above verse when talking about how marathon runners lay a foundation for their long distance running. Her point is you don’t start running 26.2 miles when you first …
