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Character shows itself in who we protect, self or others.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: Character shows itself in who we protect, self or others. My NOTES: “A person’s character is not exposed in moments of convenience but in times of challenge and controversy.” Dr. M. L. King paraphrased Judas took a detachment of soldiers to betray Jesus: “Yet, knowing all that was going to happen to …

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God appreciates small acts of belief as much as monumental ones. Just act on your beliefs.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: God appreciates small acts of belief as much as monumental ones. Just act on your beliefs. My NOTES: “There are 3 responses to the Gospel: to sneer, to learn more or to believe.” N. Gumble via Acts 17:18 God asked Elijah, “How long are you going to sit on the fence?” “What …

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This MEMORIAL Day weekend, share your God story with friends, and they will remember it when faith is needed most.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: This MEMORIAL Day weekend, share your God story with friends, and they will remember it when faith is needed most. My NOTES: If you want a full life, fill it with friends. (My journal note) “…tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD… (so they) put their trust in God… …

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We chose who we will obey and that decision determines our eternity.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: We chose who we will obey and that decision determines our eternity. My NOTES: “We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.” 1 John 4:19 “Thankfully God has signed the ‘Saving Clause’ in the contract for our lives.’ He …

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True wisdom stops me from convincing myself I don’t need confession.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: True wisdom stops me from convincing myself I don’t need confession. My NOTES: Our character shows itself through a million mundane moments when we are loyal or disloyal to God. “We try to convince others that we are a ‘good person’ when we defend ourselves. … but we need to confess to …

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God tells us to to be good and obey Him because that is how we get to know him.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: God tells us to to be good and obey Him because that is how we get to know him. My NOTES: “Only obedience motivated by love brings God joy.“ Sylvia Gunter “If you keep my commands you will remain in my love,… . I have told you this so that my joy …

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We can’t understand because ‘His ways are not our ways. He is Sovereign.

My NOTES: We went to the WWII Museum in New Orleans last Sunday, it’s so incredible to me how much courage, tenacity, dedication, unparalleled teamwork and suffering for a greater cause, each soul endured. Thousands died for our country, for our way of life. Couple that with the book I’m reading, ‘Man’s Search for Meaning’, …

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Transformation come through paying attention to God’s intervention.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY! Transformation come through paying attention to God’s intervention. My NOTES: “Problems are an opportunity for God to show himself strong.” Sylvia Gunter “Pay attention to what God is doing all around you, the more you paid attention the more you’ll know Him.” Greg Laurie paraphrased “… let God transform you into a …

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I can fill my heart with the truth or a lie… one heals me the other hurts me.

Quiet Time TAKEAWAY: I can fill my heart with the truth or a lie… one heals me the other hurts me. My NOTES: “We believe the lie that our biggest problem is outside ourselves, when it’s inside our hearts.” P. D. Tripp “The disease of doubt and discouragement is an epidemic.”Spurgeon “Only God can give …

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