#dailyhabitroots by: Deborah Ard

“And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.”             Colosssians 2:6-7 NLT

I want to be healthier. To become healthier I need to eat healthy foods and exercise. I can’t just eat healthy and exercise for only one day. I need to do it consistently. To become consistent at eating healthy and exercising I need to consciously and intentionally develop habits that support the goal of being healthier.  Likewise, I want to plant seeds for Christ so I need to consciously and intentionally develop daily habits to support that goal.

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#Flourish by: Julie Wicker
Who is your tribe? What do I mean by tribe? Your circle of family and friends you surround yourself with. We have some great family lineage, since we know that Jesus was the tribe of Judah. In Revelation 5:5; “Do not weep. See the lion of the tribe of Judah, the Rood of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll & Its seven seals”.

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#shedlight by: Deborah Ard

Has anyone asked you to help “shed light” on a situation? What were they looking for from you? Ultimately they were asking you to make something less confusing or to clarify. As a Christian we are constantly “shedding light” on what it means to be a Christian. Others are always watching to see how we act and react in everyday life situations. Sometimes we are successful in showing others the light of Christ when we are in the middle of circumstances. But sometimes our actions and reactions show darkness.  

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#todayistomorrow by: Julie Wicker
This week’s theme of tomorrow started with my sweet dog Oreo. For her tomorrow means something is going to happen. When I say in a soft voice, “Oreo, tomorrow you are going to granny’s house”, she wags her tail with excitement. Then when tomorrow arrives, in an excited voice I say, “Oreo, today is tomorrow” she runs to the door ready to go. Just think about God and his excitement over us for what our tomorrows hold. I recall the scripture; Zeph 3:36 NLT “For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”

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#newsflash #lifeishard by: Deborah Ard
I am sure that is not news to you. It certainly isn’t news to me. As life goes, we have many ups and downs. Sometimes we seem to walk through a valley for a long season but praise God we then have mountain top highs to lift us up. I can say that with hope and assurance because God has brought me through many trials and victories. I can say that with confidence because I have a relationship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As a result, He puts all the trials and tribulations into perspective for me. When I am down He lifts me up. When I feel hopeless he gives me hope.

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