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What are you sowing? You realize the fruit is based on the seed, right?


Ever heard the saying you "you reap what you sow"? Your actions dictate the consequences. If someone reaps what they sow, they suffer or benefit as a result of their own actions. So how will you choose to live your life? What are you sowing? What are you planting in your life and the life of those you come in contact with? What are your intentions and motives that will take root from that seed? … Continue reading What are you sowing? You realize the fruit is based on the seed, right?

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ENGLAND’S GLEANING LAWS…(The Bible’s Impact on Law & Order) [Oct 7]


As I was at T.R.A.C. Summit this weekend one thing started to get my attention be it from other leaders or the guest speakers who were former campers and the words "planting seeds". As I consider how I have grabbed onto the name "Famer Phil" I started to consider as a "farmer" what am I … Continue reading ENGLAND’S GLEANING LAWS…(The Bible’s Impact on Law & Order) [Oct 7]

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FOOD FOR LIFE BAKING COMPANY…(The Bible’s Impact on Trade and Taxes [June 17])


God knows and is able to provide, produce and sustain us. God is able to provide for our every need. God is able to produce in us and through us and for us. God is able to help us get through it and not have to go it alone sustaining us. Last night during service … Continue reading FOOD FOR LIFE BAKING COMPANY…(The Bible’s Impact on Trade and Taxes [June 17])

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How will you start the rebuilding?


Will there be a time of separation? Will there be a time of realignment? Will there be a time of justice? Will there be a time of confession? Will there be a time of mercy? Will there be a time of humility? Will there be a time of cleansing? Will there be a time of … Continue reading How will you start the rebuilding?

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Will you trust Him?


Will you trust His plan? Do you realize what His plan is like? He can take what the enemy planned for evil and turn it around and use it for good! He can restore what has been broken! He can save the lost! He can set the captives free! Will you trust Him? You need … Continue reading Will you trust Him?

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Will you invest in the future?


Will you plant seeds that you won't see grow? Will you water even though you won't see the fruit? Will you prepare the resources for the generation to come? Will you provide the wisdom of what needs to happen so they know what to do? Will you give it up to God so that He … Continue reading Will you invest in the future?

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Don’t lose what you have been given!


Do you realize what you have? Do you realize what you have seen? Do you realize what you have experienced? Do you realize what you have been given? Don't forget! Will you live out your life in love and obedience? Will you pass on as a legacy the good news you have received? Will you … Continue reading Don’t lose what you have been given!

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Reflections…


Have you taken time to reflect on how you got to where you are? Do you ever consider how you got from where you were to where you are? Do you ever consider what it took to get to where you are right now? Do you track life? Do you write it down? What do … Continue reading Reflections…

Never changing, everlasting
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How do you come off?


I remember when I joined a team at the last company I worked for. I remember the admin saying to me, "your not like that other Christian we had on the team". I ask "what do you mean?" She told me he was going around telling people they were going to go to hell. To … Continue reading How do you come off?

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What seeds are you planting with the way you live your life?


Are you planting seeds of love? Are you planting seeds of joy? Are you planting seeds of hope? Are you planting seeds of faith? Are you planting seeds of peace? Are you planting seeds of encouragement? Are you planting seeds of wisdom? Are you planting seeds of patience? Are you planting seeds of kindness? Are … Continue reading What seeds are you planting with the way you live your life?

Qualified vs Called
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What are you expecting out of it?


It's an interesting question...Some may consider investing and what is the rate of return they would want or expect. Some may consider time and what are they getting out of it. Some may consider family and how will the kids turn out. But whatever came to mind, what are you expecting? What is driving your … Continue reading What are you expecting out of it?

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Favor and Opportunity! Wisdom and purpose!


What will you do when you get the opportunity to speak in front of people in high levels of leadership? Are you working at a level where you would be getting noticed at the high level of your organization? Are you living a life that God has called you into? Before all these things take … Continue reading Favor and Opportunity! Wisdom and purpose!

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What are you doing to make LOVE GROW?


Are you thankful? Are you praying? Are you believing? Are you proclaiming? Are you filled with faith? Are you rejecting doubt? Are you helping others flourish? Are you loving not only much but well? Love sincerely! Love intelligently! Don't make it all gushy and sentimental! Love in a way that is circumspect and exemplary! Love … Continue reading What are you doing to make LOVE GROW?

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When will you look beyond the material stuff, the feel good stuff, and the self promoting stuff?


How much stuff do you need? Money isn't evil, the love of money is the root of all evil. Is it more important to feel good than to do good? Is it more important to self promote than to be a servant leader?   What will it take to grow up and look beyond this? … Continue reading When will you look beyond the material stuff, the feel good stuff, and the self promoting stuff?

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What incredible celebrations take place when God’s people turn back to Him.


Have you seen people turn back to God? Have you seen the joy and the celebration of the people? Have you read about the return of the lost or prodigal son? Have you read about King Josiah as they celebrated the Passover after having return to God? The Lost Son: 22-24“But the father wasn’t listening. … Continue reading What incredible celebrations take place when God’s people turn back to Him.

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What if everything about you was known.


This morning's reading brought up this question by the title "God Takes the Witness Stand". What's in your past? What's going on in your life today? What thoughts have you had? What actions have you taken? What things have you said? What was the real intention behind it? Everything... Have you come clean with God … Continue reading What if everything about you was known.

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On the edge, on the verge, almost there…


You are so close. You are almost there. How will you respond? How will you act? What are you going to do now that you have to make a decision? What decision will you make? Today is a day for you to decide!If the question was what will you choose death or life, then how … Continue reading On the edge, on the verge, almost there…

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Are you connected to the vine?


Were you from the original growth? Were you grafted onto the vine? Either way, you are connected and how you grow and the fruits you produce will be seen and considered by the gardener as He decides where to trim. What stays and what goes. What is trimmed and what it cut off. What stays … Continue reading Are you connected to the vine?

Be an overcomer
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As a new year dawns…


As I start this new day and consider the last year, all I can say is "Wow!". There were so many different experiences and feelings. There were so many different responses and changes. There were big changes, happy changes, experiences to share and be open rather than to fear and clam up. There were times … Continue reading As a new year dawns…

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Are you rooted? Are you ready?


When you consider your life and what you have planted yourself in, are you well rooted? Have your roots been able to go deep and strong so as to be able to support the winds and storms of life? Are you living the gospel and not allowing the storms of life to distract you? Are … Continue reading Are you rooted? Are you ready?