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Everything we do and say reveals who we are as person. What does the church reveal about itself? It may not always be good. However, if we do what Paul urges us to do, well than we might reveal something that others need. 

Growing as a person comes in many areas, but the one we typically neglect is spiritual growth. How can we be in a place where we don't neglect it? The answer might just lie in some outward change that leads to inward growth. 

Change is difficult, especially when we want it to be instantaneous. Unless we change our routines and see them through, we might not change. It may work for us physically, but what about spiritually?

When it comes to God's message to the world, it may be a little unclear. Some may have missed it. According to the prophet Isaiah, the message of God hasn't change and it is crystal clear. What is the message and how to we receive it? 

It is said you can go 40 days without food and four days without water. However, how long can you go without hope? It supplies enough reason for us to live and helps us face challenges of everyday life. What happens when you have no hope and where do you turn to find it?

When you are faced with a crisis where do you go? How do you respond to them? At times when facing a crisis, we wish God would give us a sign. One that would see us through. For one king, God did just that. He gave a sign that would lead to great things to come.  

When it comes to decisions, we just decide in moment. At times when it comes to following God's way, perhaps we don't just decide, but we may need to pre-decide.

What happens when we are at our limit? Usually, good things don't happen. But what about God? What happens when He is at His limits? If anyone could have tested God and his grace, it could have been the boy that went from shepherd to king. 

God's grace can be extended to anyone and at any time. For a harlot, that is exactly what happened. When God extended grace her way, not only did He peel away her label, but her life was also never the same. 

What do you do when you have a mess on your hands? You pick a spot and start there. What did God do when he had a mess on His hands? Well, the answer, just may surprise you. 

When asked to pray many of us have various responses. It is not that we don't want to pray, we just don't know how to pray. The good news is that Jesus didn't leave us to figure it out on our own. Jesus doesn't tell us what to pray, but how to pray. When we pray like Jesus, our prayers can be life changing. 

Prayer can get you to doubt, have disappointments or even cause weariness to get you to quit. No matter how you feel about persistent prayer, Jesus wants to tackle you biggest gripe. Ultimately, He is honored that you will keep coming and coming to Him. 

What comes to mind when you hear the word prayer? It might mean conversing with God or it may mean coming to him in time of need. Perhaps it means short conversations before bedtime or mealtime. What if it is so much more than that? Just maybe it may take a little more on your part to discover what God wants for you and your prayer life. 

Years ago, Jesus asked His followers a profound question and He asks it of us today. The answer to this specific question, just may make you honest and open about your relationship with Jesus.  

Trends come and go out of style. This one trait according to Jesus, show up in eternity. It is the greatest financial advice that has the greatest Return on Investment for your life. It has strong history of past success and an indicator of future results. 

The best things in life are timeless. As we discover a timeless truth about eternity, it may change you in the future. If you allow it, it can have the potential to affect your life today.

Mistakes lead to regrets. At times those regrets can hold us back in life because of the struggle within us. So how do we move forward? What can we do move forward with such regret?

Just look around and it seems like unrest in our world is affecting our daily lives. What do you do when the stress continues to mount? How do you determine your next step when life seems out of control? Doing this one thing, you can release peace where there is unrest. 

Are you unsuccessful in life? Do you feel defeated? Being victorious may be closer than you think. Perhaps it isn't something you have done, but what God has done. 

Blind spots, we all have them. They are those things in our lives that we can’t see but everyone else can. How do we handle the one that is seemingly invisible and can cause us great harm?

Ever wonder why your life is headed in a certain direction? You may be surprised that it might not be something you are doing, but what you are saying. 

Good or bad we are the sum of our decisions. Those decisions move us in a direction. What if you what to change course? There is a decision maybe one of the hardest, but one of the wisest, to help you change direction for your life. 

Human wisdom can be helpful, but only to a point. Even though our wisdom is limited, we make decisions based on it. Is it really the best place to start? Is it the something we can build upon?  When you grasp the words of Solomon, you may think otherwise.

Wisdom isn't just reserved for young people, but for all. Where do you go to find it? According to Solomon, there is one place to go, it may be the wisest thing you could do. 

What are you focused on? Believe or not what you focus on, you move towards. If you aren't happy in life, perhaps you have to start with changing your focus.