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Life is like fishing

28/2/2019

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Fish are tempted to take the bait because it looks good (to them at least) but it has deadly consequences.
Here are some examples of things that look good but have negative consequences:
  • That second (or third) donut looks good, but has consequences for your health.
  • Instagram looks great but can affect our mental health inducing an unhealthy amount of comparison and FOMO.
  • Alcohol looks like fun but damages your growing brain, compromises your self-control and can be addictive.
Satan very cleverly disguises sin, just like the fruit he offered Eve - it looks appetising. That had major consequences - it changed the course of history.

But here is the good news:
  1. God won't let you be tempted more than you can handle. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says,  God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.
  2. He will help you. Hebrews 2:18 says, Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted.
  3. Watch and pray. Mark 14:38 says, Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
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A life of paradoxes

27/2/2019

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Life Lessons from Philippians: Christ's Strength

26/2/2019

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Some versions of this verse say, I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This is possibly one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible. It doesn't mean we can do absolutely anything in Christ - it doesn't mean you can make a million dollars by the age of 25, become the next pop sensation, or be the dux of your school.

​In verses 10-12 Paul was telling the Philippians that had learned to be content whether he was in need or whether he had plenty. This verse means that we can bear any hardship, endure any temptation, perform any duty with the strength Christ provides.

CHALLENGE: Can you think of situations where Christ's strength helped you through? Are you facing a situation now that you don't know how you will get through? Ask God for his strength. 
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Symphony - Switch

25/2/2019

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Chelsea Crockett

23/2/2019

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Chelsea Crockett has her own Youtube Channel and website. The content is a mix of Faith and lifestyle pieces. She started her YouTube channel when she was 13. You can read more about her in her interview for Christian Examiner. This video is a recent one of her meeting her sponsor child.
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5 Signs God is Warning You Not To Date Someone

22/2/2019

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Sharing Your Faith 101 - Let your actions speak louder than your words

21/2/2019

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Jesus told us to live in a way that shines the light of the gospel - to be kind, generous, loving, joyful, peaceful, patient... People always pay more attention to what you do than what you say. I was watching a reality TV show recently where two of the contestants claimed to be Christians but they were mean, critical, judgemental and rude. Their words and actions did more to harm the faith than the help it. 

CHALLENGE: Can people tell that you're a Christian by watching you? What can you do to put your faith into action?
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Faith - it does not make things easy

20/2/2019

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Life lessons from Philippians: What's on your mind matters

19/2/2019

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This verse is pretty self-explanatory but it's worth reflecting on. If you had to write down all your thoughts for the day in two columns, true, pure, right, holy etc. or false, impure, wrong, unholy etc. what would it look like? I have to be perfectly honest and admit that there would be quite a few things in the second column. That time I judged someone because of what they wore, that time I looked at a guy lustfully, that time I was critical of the sermon, that time I wished ill on someone who had hurt me... 

So how do we think about the good stuff instead of the bad stuff?
  1. Read God's word every day - stick verses on your wall, memorise them, meditate on them.
  2. Read other Christian books such as Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of the Mind (there is a special teen edition).
  3. Pray - ask God to help you to think about good things.
  4. Think about what you read, watch and listen to - make sure it's true, pure, right, holy, friendly, proper and worthwhile.
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Unstoppable - Koryn Kawthorne ft. Lecrae

18/2/2019

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