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Month: November 2016

Spiritual Heroism 9.0

Spiritual Heroism 9.0

Kids, I believe you have all the makings of a Spiritual Hero. If you did not, you would not have spent the time reading these postings. For some reason, you were meant to be encouraged. God wants you to know your great value and Their desire to meet with you individually and frequently. While They will not beg, They are calling you to become the Spiritual Hero you were intended to be. They understand when you feel down and out…

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Spiritual Heroism 8.0

Spiritual Heroism 8.0

Yesterday we talked about Spiritual Self-Esteem. I want to continue that today and give you a few concepts to remember so you can keep your eternal security in perspective. I want to start with some key concepts that are contained in 1 Peter 1: 3–7 as they summarize how to maintain a proper attitude and keep your spiritual self-esteem in the right perspective. Even though you may experience stress and pain, you should rejoice, because it is not permanent stress…

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Spiritual Heroism 7.0

Spiritual Heroism 7.0

Now back to our topic of the time – Authenticity which leads to spiritual excellence. Today I want to differentiate between spiritual self-esteem and worldly self-esteem Since you are an individual, you must identify your value differently based on your uniqueness. You cannot compare how others develops self-esteem with how the God Family decides to build yours – again, comparison is the wrong path.  When someone asks you about an individual’s self-esteem, the first thing most people think of is:…

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Charis Elizabeth Coker

Charis Elizabeth Coker

Break time from Authentic Faith and Spiritual Heroism. Time to talk about my girl. Charis brings to our family one of the most unique blends of character and characteristics of our family. The physical resemblance between her and my dad’s mother Ellaymah is uncanny. Not only that, the independence and willingness to be her own person, as she was, is equally uncanny. There is also the artistic talent that they both possessed. Artists are unique as they both are. I…

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Spiritual Heroism 6.0

Spiritual Heroism 6.0

Yesterday we began a concept that I want to follow up on as we address authentic faith. The habit of comparison is a distraction from what is important. It is also the easiest trap in which to fall. However, I believe Peter heard Christ this time. This was one of the last things Christ said to Peter while on earth, and I’m sure it stuck very vividly in his mind. After this, we never see Peter comparing his calling or…

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Spiritual Heroism 5.0

Spiritual Heroism 5.0

Today I want us to think about why authentic faith can be so hard for us. Most of us get into ruts and find ourselves “doing what we have always done” or what people expect us to do. That is not necessarily what we are created to be. If you are to become a Spiritual Hero, you must focus on the identity designed for you. Normally, that involves the desires of your heart. You cannot look back and just adjust,…

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