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Stephen: Becoming like Jesus

Stephen: Becoming like Jesus
How do you react when you’re under pressure? Stress takes us down to the unfiltered core of who we are and unmasks what lies beneath. I want to be like Stephen, who was being like Jesus. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”Then he fell on his knees and cried out,…
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Unconstrained Prayer

Unconstrained Prayer
Are you bold in your prayers? I am … not. But I want to be. God assures us that He will hear and answer when we pray according to His will. But I think that’s the point, right? Praying according to His will. At a minimum, my prayers are greatly influenced by my will. Deep…
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Showing up

Showing up
Communicating with my friends has varied forms. We may pass on information, have deep emotional conversations or simply text a thought as it comes to mind. All of these build relationship. At its core, prayer is communicating with God and it takes varied forms as well. I may have a set time to spend uninterrupted…
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Your Will Be Done

Your Will Be Done
God has given us instruction and He has also given the Spirit to lead us. But not every course of action is dictated for us. We make plans based on our desires, interests, goals and preferences. How should we approach praying for our preferred outcome? There is one account in the Bible that never fails…
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