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2019-07-03T19:19:41-06:00

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A Dose of Humility as a Father

Last updated on: July 3, 2019 at 7:19 pm By Paul Bane

My son was in high school, and one fateful day my wife shared with me, “Joel hates you.” My stunned reaction was he doesn’t hate me. He knows that I love him, and I only want the best for him. I needed a dose of humility as a Father. My wife repeated the statement in another way so I could absorb her comment; well he can’t stand being around you most of the time. You hound him about his school... Read more

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2019-06-26T14:25:32-06:00

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The Root of Bitterness

Last updated on: June 26, 2019 at 2:25 pm By Paul Bane

When life doesn’t go as planned learn to guard your heart against the root of bitterness. It begins as a small grudge. You feel slighted and left out of an important decision being made by your family. It starts to grow in your mind over time where you did an excellent job at work, and an adversary gets all the credit. Instead of your mind focusing on my presence and letting go of the situation and having an attitude of... Read more

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The Sting of Being Misunderstanding

2019-06-25T05:49:24-06:00

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Enjoy My Presence

Last updated on: June 25, 2019 at 5:49 am By Paul Bane

I invite you to enjoy my presence, and even though I’ve always been with you, it takes a spiritual awakening to perceive and be aware of that reality. Seek me with your whole heart as you would an oasis of water in a parched desert and discover my all-encompassing love to satisfy the thirst of your soul. (I am the Treasure you Seek) I describe the full awareness of my kingdom as being born again which Nicodemus a religious leader... Read more

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God Transcends the Universe and Created Order

I am the treasure you seek

2019-06-21T19:45:10-06:00

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Be Slow to Judge Others and Quick to Judge Yourself

Last updated on: June 21, 2019 at 7:45 pm By Paul Bane

The words do not judge never were intended to be an excuse for anyone to say, don’t judge me I can do anything I want too. There are decisions you make in life, and there are either good or bad consequences for every one of them. A major problem is you judge people in how they live their lives and what you like and don’t like about them. I challenge you to be slow to judge others and quick to... Read more

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let me guard the words of your mouth

Peace in the world begins with you

2019-06-18T18:41:28-06:00

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Let Me Guard the Words of Your Mouth

Last updated on: June 18, 2019 at 6:41 pm By Paul Bane

I know it’s easy to become entangled in the gossip game. It is human nature to engage in stories and accentuate the troubles and weaknesses of other people. Everyone loves to talk and be the focus of the narrative. However, I want you to understand when you speak negatively by putting others down it is to make you feel better about yourself and to be in control of the dialogue. When you talk about others, it helps you hide and... Read more

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Listen for my Voice

2018-12-23T22:04:46-06:00

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God Became One of US

Last updated on: December 23, 2018 at 10:04 pm By Paul Bane

For some, it is the outer edge of folly, and for others, it is the transcendent hope of our souls that the bread of heaven came down appeared and took on flesh and God became one of us. The enchantment of Christmas is the acknowledgment that the “Christ” child is “Immanuel” God with us. The baby born in Bethlehem is the eternal light of God and all the universe. (The day God lifted the lid off the sky!) At the... Read more

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Contemplation: Seeing the World through God’s Eyes

the day god lifted the lid off the sky

2019-06-28T19:43:29-06:00

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I am the Treasure you Seek

Last updated on: June 28, 2019 at 7:43 pm By Paul Bane

There are strong desires driven by internal forces where you try and fill the emptiness of your heart with anything your mind can imagine; money, power, relationships, or whatever you crave the most. The cry of your heart is if I have the right job or the right person is in my life, I will be happy. I am the treasure you seek. (Where are you going?) When you are young, you are never satisfied with what you have and... Read more

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2019-06-17T20:04:41-06:00

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Healing Your Past

Last updated on: June 17, 2019 at 8:04 pm By Paul Bane

The moment you begin to pray there is a flurry of thoughts in your mind that hinder you from being able to focus upon me. (Calming My Restless Mind) You have memories that seem like they only happened yesterday but are decades old holding you a prisoner in your mind. Those memories recall hurtful words you spoke to someone or something someone said about you. Without healing your past, you remain forever trapped in the self-imposed prison of your mind. Let... Read more

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Calming My Restless Mind

Don't judge yourself too Harshly

2019-06-17T01:11:02-06:00

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Worrying about the Future

Last updated on: June 17, 2019 at 1:11 am By Paul Bane

Don’t waste any more time worrying about the future. The future like the present all belongs to me. Worrying robs you of experiencing the joy and excitement of living today. My love for you is beyond what you can even imagine or think so don’t lose any sleep over what may happen to you and your loved ones. Live each day with the confidence and assurance you can overcome with my help whatever evil the world throws at you. Do... Read more

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2019-06-13T18:48:30-06:00

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Healing For Your Wounded Heart

Last updated on: June 13, 2019 at 6:48 pm By Paul Bane

In your brokenness, you seek healing for your wounded heart. You ponder for hours on end why loved ones seem to take pleasure in attacking and hurting you. It’s natural to react negatively but don’t let their actions cause you to seethe with anger and resentful. Don’t allow being wounded to change the identity of who I created you to be. You suffer at the hands of those you trusted, and it impacts how you think about yourself. You remain... Read more

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