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What Moves Your Heart? . . . give, and it will be given to you—Luke 6:38 When we begin following Jesus Christ, he shapes for us new hearts—just as God promised for Israel: “I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh” (Ezekiel 36:26; Ephesians 4:17-24). These new hearts move more like God’s heart. They are not, however, all shaped alike. They still reflect our God-created and God-anointed individuality (1 Corinthians 12:14-20). Notice when you Source: South African LINKWhat Moves Your Heart?

“For it became Him, for whom are all things, and through whom are all things, in bringing many sorts unto glory, to make the author (or Captain) of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He that sanctifieth and they that are sanctified are all of one: for which cause He is not ashamed to call them brethren.’ — Heb 2:10-11. THE WORD translated in this passage “Author” or “Captain” might be rendered File-leader. It was thus used by Peter when he said, “Ye killed the Prince, i.e. the File-leader of life.” Our Lord is beheld stepping up from the Source: South African LINKOur CAPTAIN

Minimum Safe Distance Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace—Hebrews 4:16 Have you gotten to where you stay at a “minimum safe distance” from God, for fear of what he might ask—what assignment he might put on your heart, what calling he might put on your life? Do you ever worry, if you allow yourself to get too close, he might leverage his position to press you to become . . . say . . . a monk in the mountains; or missionary to Africa; or evangelist at your work; or confessor to your friends; Source: South African LINKMinimum Safe Distance

Enjoy the Bible with Friends. What do you talk about with friends? Entertainment? Sports? Retail? Rediscover meaningful conversation by sharing experiences around God’s Word. Yesterday you started a Bible Plan. Today, invite a friend (or several!) to join you. As you explore one another’s perspectives, you’ll discover things in God’s Word that you might not have noticed on your own. The Bible is better with Friends! INVITE FRIENDS Source: South African LINKRead the Bible on your Phone?

When You’re Just . . . Done Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding—Proverbs 3:5 Is there any belief you’ve simply gotten tired of believing? Is there any belief you’ve held onto, stubbornly, for too long now? We men are so good at holding onto things, even after they’ve shown themselves to be detrimental. Sometimes these stubborn beliefs are about God. Sometimes they’re about other people. Sometimes they’re about us. And, sometimes, it’s just time to change our minds. We can you know. It’s not an easy thing to do, of Source: South African LINKWhen You’re Just . . . Done

What this Year Might Hold The Lord is my helper; I will not fear—Hebrews 13:6 We have an enemy, brother, and he is a liar. He “fills the world with lies” (John 8:44 MSG). He doesn’t tire of his work . . . and he is clever. He reserves certain lies, holding them, waiting for the right time and for the right men. For he knows that some of his lies are more persuasive at certain times and under specific circumstances. As we stand now, looking out at the expanse of a new year, he knows it’s time to whisper Source: South African LINKWhat this Year Might Hold