How Do My Core Beliefs Influence My Relationships? Your core beliefs, which determine how you live your life, are foundational for this course. Since this concept is so important, this book challenges you to look at your own belief system. For the purposes of this book, a core belief is defined as a firmly held
Read MoreCultivate Life Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up. Proverbs 12:25 NIV Everyone longs for affirmation and encouragement. With it, most people grow and thrive. Without it, spirits wither. Do you use encouragement to cultivate life and growth in the people around you? Or do you relegate the act of
Read MoreHow Do We Stress Ourselves? Excerpted from All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go! I (Gaylyn) was driving home one evening with my eight-year old, Timothy and we were in the middle of the biggest blizzard I’ve ever been in—and I’ve lived in Colorado for sixteen years. By the way, it was mid-October. Driving down
Read MoreThe WWJD Principle Walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2 Excerpted from Never Do Fundraising Again, also available as an online course, empowering missionaries to not transform donors into lifelong ministry partners. If Jesus were looking for partners today, based
Read MoreDon’t Fear or Be Afraid Today’s blog is by George Stahnke with Renewal ministries of Colorado Springs. © 2003 George Stahnke. Renewal Ministries of Colorado Springs ~ www.renewalcs.org Used by permission. Today I want to speak to you on the subject of fear. There are many reasons for fear. Fear can be a normal expression
Read MoreRecognizing Clues to Greater Intimacy Excerpted from God’s Design for Community Online Course, available at a discount for a limited time. Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves— look out for each other’s interests and not just for your own. Philippians 2:3–4 CJB Imagine you
Read MoreGet 50+ ways to express gratitude to ministry partners An attitude of gratitude is very important to the Lord (Luke 17:11-19, 2 Tim. 3:2). It is so critical that, without it, most will be doomed to struggle financially. God responds to a grateful heart. Giving thanks to Him is mentioned at least 125 times in
Read MoreThis truth about how God sees you can help you overcome fear. I Am Not Afraid Because God Is With Me Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah
Read MoreJesus’ Name: Stone that the Builders Rejected Then Jesus asked them, “Didn’t you ever read this in the Scriptures? ‘The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone. This is the Lord’s doing, and it is wonderful to see.’ Matthew 21:42 (ESV) Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart
Read MoreResources to Strengthen Your Relationships Every month we give free resources that are only available to our newsletter subscribers. Last month we gave a free eBook, Prevent Burnout. In April, we are giving two proven self-assessments: One will help you determine how you might be harming your relationships. The other helps you evaluate how you
Read MoreAccording to research done by www.happydonors.com, more than half of first-time donors never give again. What a tragic loss! You can change the statistics. People who give you one-time gifts are the best candidates for long-term partnership. When someone sends a one-time gift, here are some ideas we’ve both used, and seen God honor. Try to
Read MoreCheck out this music video I created with the song “The Holy One is Here” sung by Kelly Wilkerson. It has pictures of Colorado nature.
Read MoreConsider how well you are applying spiritual resources when you are struggling with stress. Take this self-assessment and use this scale to indicate your responses. 1 = Hardly ever, 2 = Occasionally, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often, 5 = Nearly always ____ 1. I consciously choose to put my trust in God and in His
Read MoreHow is your year starting off? How can I serve you this year? Relationship Resources Released Five Books Last Year Battlefield Strategies for Every Believer, a practical guide to spiritual warfare. The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises. This devotional has 365 daily reminders of God’s faithfulness. The Surprising Joy Journal III. A daily journal
Read MoreI pray this year is already blessed for you. I’m excited about what God has ahead for 2015. I’m spending extra time right now focusing in on the Lord, worshiping Him and learning what He has for me and Relationship Resources this year. I encourage you to do the same. Let me know how I
Read MoreThe Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness Have you lived with broken promises, wondering who you can trust? The Bible is filled with hundreds of promises you can claim for your life. Discover 365 reminders of God’s promises and faithfulness–something for any situation you may face. In as little as
Read MoreI pray your Christmas is blessed as you worship your King! God’s Name: King of Kings On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Revelation 19:16 NIV From 2031 Names of God: Transform Your Life as You Get to Know God in New Ways Merry Christmas!
Read MoreGod’s Promise: I Can Depend on God’s Everlasting Arms to Be under Me The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy. Deuteronomy 33:27 ESV Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises: 365 Reminders of His Faithfulness Steps on
Read MoreHere are some Christmas 2014 Gift Ideas I trust your month is going well. It’s hard to believe it is only ten days until Christmas. Are you ready? If not, here are some unique gifts you can get, but you need to order them soon! New resources available this month You can get samples and
Read MoreConsider giving people on your list one of our books, such as one of these devotionals: The Surprising Joy of Discovering How God Sees You: A Daily Adventure with Your Identity in Christ The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart: A Daily Adventure with 365 of His Names The Surprising Joy of Embracing God’s Promises:
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