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    Waiting: What it will take to make it through.

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    What is the response of your heart? Positive or Negative

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    Steward: Use your time, talent, treasure, & testimony wisely

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Those who trust in the Lord wil renew their strength
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Waiting: What it will take to make it through.

farmerphilbethedad23 hours ago23 hours ago09 mins

As you get up and get going today, what are you finding before you? Waiting for something? Waiting on something? Do you realize it matters? Where are you putting your focus matters? Do you realize that waiting is what it will take to make it through? Not just procrastinating or wasting time, but rather waiting…

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Abstract Art trying to represent Harmony of Commitment - Dependable
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Dependable: Who in your life can you count on?

farmerphilbethedad2 days ago2 days ago09 mins

What comes to mind when you hear the word dependable? Who or what comes to mind when you think of someone or something that is capable of being trusted or depended on? What or who comes to mind when you think of words like reliable, trustworthy, responsible, and secure? Is your list long or short? Can…

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Is it better to be a gift giver or receiver
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Gift Giver or Receiver: If you can only pick one

farmerphilbethedad3 days ago3 days ago011 mins

As we come out of a season of being thankful and a time of sales and purchases, what are your thoughts on gifts? Would you prefer to give a gift or receive a gift? If you could only pick one of the two options and throw out the other option, which would you choose? Gift…

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Postive or Negative Response is a choice for us all
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What is the response of your heart? Positive or Negative

farmerphilbethedad4 days ago4 days ago09 mins

Control your response! We can’t control what others are going to do or say today but we can control our responses. We need to make sure our heart is healthy and filled to overflowing with love otherwise our response could be catastrophic. When someone hurts your today, how will you respond? What is the state…

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Be the dads who are good stewards of their time talent treasure and testimony
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Steward: Use your time, talent, treasure, & testimony wisely

farmerphilbethedad5 days ago5 days ago09 mins

We need to be good and faithful servants. Choosing to live our lives being a good steward so that in the end we will get to hear “well done, good and faithful servant”. Are you being a good steward of what you have been given? Are you using what you have with purpose, on purpose,…

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Gifts: Black Friday + Cyber Monday behind us, Onto Christmas

farmerphilbethedad6 days ago6 days ago07 mins

What is the motivation for people going and shopping during the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales? Could it be a spirit of generosity to give good gifts as reasonable prices? On the days after celebrating all that we are thankful for on Thanksgiving, could it be the overflow of gratitude pouring out the desire…

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Abstract art of how when faith, hope, and love are in your heart they get expressed by what comes out of your mouth
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Important to have a heart that is Cheerful and Hilarious

farmerphilbethedad7 days ago7 days ago09 mins

What comes to mind as you ready today’s title? Did it get you to do a heart check of where you are at today? Did you have to take inventory to make sure you haven’t allowed the enemy to get in there and plant seeds of lies and destruction causing bitterness, anger, frustration, and even…

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Gifts -Empowering Your Faith Journey: Understand and Apply

farmerphilbethedad1 week ago1 week ago010 mins

“Steward?” you might ask. “Gifts from God?” you may wonder. Let’s consider the gifts God gives and then you an reflect upon the ones He has given you. Spiritual Gifts from God: How to be stewards of God’s Gifts: Use them to serve others and glorify God. We should not use them for personal gain…

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Perfect love expels all fear
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“Fear Not, Just Believe”? Don’t be afraid, Love Required

farmerphilbethedad1 week ago1 week ago011 mins

Have you ever heard the phrase “fear not, just believe”? Ever wondered how that could be possible? It requires love to make it happen! Examples of the Fear Not, Just Believe concept showing up: The Bible in the Old and New Testament tell us Fear Not or alternatively Do Not Be Afraid: Old Testament: New…

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Transformative Words How to Use Your Language for Good
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Transformative Words: How to Use Your Language for Good

farmerphilbethedad1 week ago1 week ago011 mins

As we begin today we will face many opportunities to say words. We are faced with the decision of which words to use and their impact on the people around us. Words are transformative as they have the power to build up and tear down. We get the choice to use our language for good…

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Residency - what you allow into your heart house matters
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Residency in your heart? What has a home there?

farmerphilbethedad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

What comes to mind when you hear the word residency? Do you think of a living arrangement or training environment? When it comes to what you do allow to make its home or take root in your heart? Do you realize that it matters and making wise choices of what can stay and what needs…

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Happy Thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving: Be Generous Giving Compassion and Lovingkindness!

farmerphilbethedad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago014 mins

How often do you pause and make time to be giving thanks and share your thanksgiving? Does it take a national holiday or is it something you express to people daily? Are you expressing thanksgiving by giving compassion generously to others? Do you express gratitude with your attitude by generously showing lovingkindness? Why not start…

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Rejoice always with joy and thanksgiving even when you are not happy.
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Rejoice Always: Always is a lot of the time

farmerphilbethedad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago06 mins

Ever considered what always really means? What about the implications of being called to rejoice always? Let’s explore this idea. Look for ways on the good and the bad days to find joy and be thankful. Maintain a positive focus in both good and bad times for joy and gratitude. Choosing joy in tough times….

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Walk in The Way: Choose wisely! Reap the rewards!

farmerphilbethedad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago07 mins

Firstly, as we begin today who realizes the path that we choose matters? Therefore, walk in the way and you will reap the rewards and benefits. Additionally, choosing unwisely a different path and deal with the consequences and harm. Furthermore, God’s given us His Word to be a lamp unto our feet and a light…

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Pacing and Alignment Matter - Align with the Holy Spirit
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Pacing and Alignment: Align with the Holy Spirit

farmerphilbethedad2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

Do you know why alignment is equally important? When we are out of alignment, it can affect our physical and mental well-being. For instance, if our body is out of alignment, it can cause discomfort and pain, leading to poor posture, muscle tension, and even injury 1. Similarly, when our life is out of alignment, we may feel…

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Blog Posts for and about Dads

  • Waiting: What it will take to make it through. December 4, 2023
  • Dependable: Who in your life can you count on? December 3, 2023
  • Gift Giver or Receiver: If you can only pick one December 2, 2023
  • What is the response of your heart? Positive or Negative December 1, 2023
  • Steward: Use your time, talent, treasure, & testimony wisely November 30, 2023
  • Gifts: Black Friday + Cyber Monday behind us, Onto Christmas November 29, 2023
  • Important to have a heart that is Cheerful and Hilarious November 28, 2023
  • Gifts -Empowering Your Faith Journey: Understand and Apply November 27, 2023
  • “Fear Not, Just Believe”? Don’t be afraid, Love Required November 26, 2023
  • Transformative Words: How to Use Your Language for Good November 25, 2023
  • Residency in your heart? What has a home there? November 24, 2023
  • Happy Thanksgiving: Be Generous Giving Compassion and Lovingkindness! November 23, 2023
  • Rejoice Always: Always is a lot of the time November 22, 2023
  • Walk in The Way: Choose wisely! Reap the rewards! November 21, 2023
  • Pacing and Alignment: Align with the Holy Spirit November 20, 2023

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