"Satan is the master distracter. He is always working to keep us off track in our walk with God."
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"When discipline is sown, like a good seed, it yields a harvest of things that fulfill and satisfy us-things that make us happy and release peace and joy in our lives."
"Frustration is a sign I am acting independently. The more you try your own way, the tighter the doors will stay closed."
"Listening is an important key to HEARING."
"We must guard against allowing anger to drag us into sin."
"If you are facing a difficult task don’t put it off. If you do it will just keep tormenting you."
"To compromise simply means that you go a tiny bit below what you know is right."
"I had lots of hurt and lots of pain, lots of woundedness, bruises, broken heartedness in my life. I was abused sexually by my father, abused mentally, emotionally. My mom didn't know what to do about it, and she was being hurt in the process. So she just didn't deal with it. And I can guarantee you, just because you don't deal with something, that doesn't make it go away."
"It's so easy to settle for less than God's best for us because we don't always feel like taking responsibility for our behavior or putting forth some effort to do what we need to do so we can accomplish great things for God and help people. But the cost of settling for less is actually harder than being completely obedient to God's will."
"Where there is no opposition to evil, it multiplies."
"Just deciding to forgive isn't enough because willpower alone won't work - we need divine strength from God. As He gives us the strength, we need to pray for our enemies and bless them. Praying for those who have hurt us is vital to successfully forgiving them."
"Dread, which is closely related to fear, steals the ability to enjoy ordinary life and makes people anxious about the future. It keeps them from looking forward to the next day, the next month, or the next decade."
"If you are accused of being a Christian, there should be enough evidence to convict you."
"Do you look forward to going to church, or is it something you do out of obligation?"
"Education levels the playing field, allowing everyone to compete."
"I'm amazed sometimes by the Christians who don't really believe that God wants to help them and bless them."
"Character is expressed through our behavior patterns, or natural responses to things."
"Stay active. Read the Word. Worship with other believers. Continue to give. Keep learning and growing. Your faith will be unleashed!"
"Many people in the western world are spoiled by the conveniences of our culture."
"Make happiness a habit. Be so happy you drive the devil stark-raving mad."