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Don't Be A Donkey

I think we have all been victims of amygdala hijack at some point in our lives. We have all had those moments where something happens and our emotions go into overdrive. Some of us have had a somewhat traumatic experience in our past that has caused amygdala hijack in our lives as adults. There are some people that seem to live in a constant state of amygdala hijack. The slightest little thing can send these people into an emotional frenzy where fear takes over and logic doesn’t stand a chance.

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All-Consuming

Have you ever met one of those people who is just fearless for God? I’m not talking about people that are careless and don’t think things through before jumping in. I am talking about those people that trust God so much that they go all in, without thinking it through when He asks them to do something. Those people that move immediately when God says to move without considering what could happen if they do. Have you ever stopped to imagine what it might be like to be one of those people and to trust God that much?

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Can You Even Imagine?

Our minds are amazing things. They are the only part of our body that can “play tricks on us”. They are powerful and having the right mindset can open up doors for you that you never thought possible. Having the wrong mindset can make your mind the biggest obstacle that you will ever face. This is why it is so important to have the right mindset. It can quite literally make or break you. This is also why our minds are so attractive to our enemy.

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Something's Missing...

Money is one of the most talked about things in all of scripture. It is obvious that God cares about how we handle our money. It is a very dangerous thing, money. It can lead you down paths that you were never meant to discover and your desire for it can make you do things that you never thought you would ever do. It’s no wonder that God has a lot to say to us about money.

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Don't Be A Fool

What does your reputation say about you? Why does it matter what kind of reputation you have? Does God really care about our reputation? What is the foundation for a good reputation and how do you build it? I think we have all asked these questions or similar ones before. Deep down, we all want to be known as good people. We all want to have a good reputation. But what does a good reputation look like, and how do we get there?

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