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However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him— these are the things God has revealed to us by his Spirit.(1 Co 2:9–10, NIV). Our purpose in life is not predicated on the opinions or views of others! Most people will give advice that bends to their own expectations and limitations. However, God's perspective of who we are to be and what we are to accomplish is always outside of...

"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." (Psalm 139). It is easy for us to get caught up in comparing ourselves to others. We emulate the wealthy and what they have; we desire the body of a fitness model; or the status of a celebrity. We even devalue others through comparing our lives to their lives to find some way that we are doing better. I am convinced that comparing is one contributor to why reality tv is so popular,...

"Life and death are in the power of the tongue" (Proverbs 18:21, NIV) Our words have power! What we say can inflict pain, create motivation, calm a situation, and even touch the heart of another. We have a choice of how we use this power that we have. We can either build people up or tear them down. We only deceive ourselves if we think our words have no impact. Just ask someone who was bullied, and they will be able to tell what was said to them years after the fact and the effect the words...