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Seizing Opportunities

05 Aug

“Success is making the most of every opportunity!” – Mark Batterson Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. (Col 4:5, NKJV) Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities. (Col 4:5, Darby’s Translation) Make the most of every opportunity. (Col 4:5, another translation) What mode are you living in – survival […]

Taking Risks + Photos From Culpeper Triathlon

04 Aug

“It is small acts of courage that change the course of history.” – Mark Batterson Again, it (the Kingdom of God) will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property (opportunities) to them. What small act of courage is the Holy Spirit prompting you to take? When […]

Overcoming Adversity

28 Jul

Looking at life through the frame of Scripture is the key to overcoming adversity. – Mark Batterson “For to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ, not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake,” (Philippians 1:29) How does someone like Charles overcome adversity? How do you overcome adversity? […]

Facing Fears

25 Jul

God wants to recondition our guilt with grace. And He wants to recondition our fear with faith! – Mark Batterson There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (1 John 4:18) Are you living your life […]

Defying Odds

24 Jul

“How big is God?” may the most important question you ever ask! Your answer to that question will determine your spiritual future. – Mark Batterson There was also Benaiah son of Jehoiada, a valiant warrior from Kabzeel. He did many heroic deeds, which included killing two of Moab’s mightiest warriors. Another time he chased a […]

How to Grab Life by the Mane

23 Jul

“Life is made up of moments.” – Mark Batterson “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) What if the life you really want is hidden in your biggest problem, your worst failure? Yesterday I talked about […]

Evotional.com – Spirit Fuel

22 Jul

“Your greatest regret at the end of your life will be the lions you didn’t chase.” – Mark Batterson Everyone helped his neighbor, And said to his brother, “Be of good courage!” (Isaiah 41:6) What lion in your life do you need to chase down? In yesterday’s devotional, I shared how God connected me with […]