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1 Corinthians 15:58

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

God uploaded a verse in my spirit Saturday, and it refreshed my perspective in a profound way.  I’ll try to pass some inspiration from the verse along to you piece by piece.  I don’t have anything profound to add, but the verse is awfully encouraging all by itself.
1 Cor. 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers,
stand firm.
Let nothing [...]

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The power of a moment

Monday, October 27th, 2008

I happen to be a leader who believes in the power of a moment.
A single moment in the presence of God can alter a destiny and rock the world.
I hear something almost every day that reinforces that reality.
I read a card today from a thankful mother.  Her son had been far from God for many [...]

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God orders my steps

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The Bible says that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.
That’s a great verse.  A powerful promise.
And it’s even more powerful in its context.
Because the verse right after it continues:
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down;
For the Lord upholds him with His hand.
(Psalm 37:23-24)
I’ve been encouraged many times [...]

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This morning, I ate breakfast and went to church in Greenville, South Carolina with my friend Perry while he preached for me in Charlotte. Meanwhile, our friend Craig Groeschel preached for Perry at his church back in Anderson, without ever getting on a plane.
And during all of this, the three of us, along with dozens [...]

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