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10 Tribal Teachings To Live By: 1) The Earth is our Mother, care for her. 2) Honor your ancestors through your actions. 3) Open your heart and soul to the Great Spirit. 4) All life is sacred; treat all beings with respect. 5) Take from the Earth what is needed and nothing more. 6) Put the good of all before your own interests. 7) Give constant thanks for each new day. 8) Speak the truth; but only of good in others. 9) Follow the rhythms of nature; rise and retire with the sun. 10) Enjoy life's journey, but leave no tracks.

As a believer, you must know beyond any doubt that you have eternal life now in Christ as your present possession or reality. But much more than knowing that you have eternal life, it is imperative to understand your eternal life in Christ precisely. Part 2 of this enlightening teaching series aptly explains the nature of eternal life that you have now in Christ. Listen and learn to enjoy eternal life in Christ!

Time… Time on earth is precious. Finite. Faith. Family. Friends. Invest here. Invest wisely. Remember, ancient wisdom. Mark 8:36. Live hard. … https://lnkd.in/gqm3sWes

New Blog Post: Dying to Self As part of my series documenting my journey through "Embracing Gethsemane: Navigating Life’s Darkest Moments," I explore the concept of dying to self. This profound act requires us to relinquish our desires and trust in God's sovereignty. 🙏 In Matthew 16:24-25, Jesus challenges us to abandon our earthly ambitions, urging us to find true life in Him. This journey is marked by humility, service, and a deeper connection to God. ✝️ Discover more about this transformative path in my latest blog post: [https://bit.ly/3z79i7G ]

《Balancing Earthly Ambitions with Eternal Values》 In our quest for success and prosperity, we often become engrossed in achieving wealth, recognition, and influence. However, it's crucial to remember that life is not just about our accomplishments on Earth; there's a higher purpose to consider. While it's important to work hard and pursue our goals, we must also prioritize our spiritual well-being and relationship with God. Our time on Earth is temporary, and what truly matters is how we prepare for the life beyond. We should do what we can within our means and trust God with the rest. This approach not only brings peace but also helps us focus on values that last, such as love, compassion, and integrity. By balancing our ambitions with a commitment to eternal values, we can live a life that's truly fulfilling and meaningful. VIVIAN OKONGWU

In life there are many roads we must travel. Many of those roads make absolutely no sense at the time. Along the way you may question yourself and your actions. Where you started on your journey and where life takes you sometimes winds you back where you started. Don't look at these starting points as failures, but as opportunities for new beginnings. It's not until you finally begin to see all the roads coming together that you connect the dots to see the bigger picture. Each dot forms the outline of a beautiful picture with sharp turns, dips and edges that forms the true essence of you. Walk confidently on your journey. Follow God into the unknown things of life, for it's the unknowns that makes life exciting. Embrace your moment. Embrace who you are. It may not make sense right now, but greatness is on the horizon. Edie Darling Ambassador of Peace

The language of the Spirit includes what we read in the Bible, thoughts, words, impressions, vision, dreams, and encounters—all comprise the language of the Spirit.

Do you know someone who could use the gift of wisdom as they move from one stage to the next? Check out Boyd Bailey's Wisdom for Grads. Purchase here: https://a.co/d/41T1cLT Graduation is the ultimate transition, because it seems to come all at once like an avalanche over hikers traversing the Himalayas. Fortunately, there are the time tested priorities of 1—God first 2—family second 3—school and work third. This allows any sincere seeking soul to find and follow the Lord’s purpose and plan for their life. But, this intentional living does not come by accident; rather, it’s through 👉prayer 👉meditation on Scripture 👉wise mentors 👉and a disciplined focus on following Christ. It is tempting to ask Jesus to follow us, instead of humbly submitting to and following Him. He has the right path that takes us to His place of peace, security and adventure. The wise follow Jesus, because no one else has the personalized purpose for living your life. Our hope for you is that this 30-day devotional helps you and ones you love to focus on following Christ, and growing in His likeness for this stage of life. Connect with Wisdom Hunters on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/2QQTQa8

Eternal life is a Person. Jesus Christ is eternal life manifested to us. Eternal life is Jesus Christ living and ruling in your heart forever. Having eternal life implies you have all it takes to live or walk like Christ and do the works that Christ did while on earth. Part 3 of this inspiring teaching series presents Christ's walk and works as the manifestations of eternal life—the fruits of eternal life in the believers. Listen and learn to enjoy and express eternal life @ https://lnkd.in/eSN8jQ4h

Embrace your journey with grace and resilience and own your imperfections. …If one were without flaw, would the divine or companionship hold any significance? It’s a common plight, wrestling with the shadows of past errors, or whispering “I cannot” due to perceived inadequacies. Yet, let not these voids deter your essence from flourishing into its destined brilliance. Postpone not your evolution for an elusive ideal; such waits might stretch into eternity. You possess the worth to embark on this voyage now. Cherish your being with unconditional love. Step forth this day, embracing your beautiful imperfections. Reflect on Jeremiah 1:5, “Before your inception, I perceived your essence. Prior to your earthly arrival, I consecrated you for a sacred mission. You were chosen to enlighten nations.” This passage reminds us of our intrinsic value and purpose, molded by a higher power, encouraging us to proceed with faith and purpose.