Building a relationship with God

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The Christian Life Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

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My church starts every year with a prayer and fasting event, which become an anticipated event for many of us. As we ask each other what we’re praying for, one request I often hear is deeper intimacy with God.
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6 Signs We’re Settling in Our Relationship with God

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We often tell ourselves and each other not to “settle” when it comes to our relationships, career, or the things we want in life. But what about when it comes to our relationship with God? Is that where we’ve decided that where we’re at now is “good enough”? 
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4 False Views We Have About God

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Fill in the blanks. God is _____. Hmm . . .  perhaps we aren’t sure and our mind has drawn a blank.
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I Didn’t Know How to Relate to God Until He Showed Me

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Years ago, while interviewing for a role in the Christian Fellowship, I was asked: “Who is God to you?” When I heard that, I drew a blank.
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Want to Grow Deeper in God? Eat, Drink, Rest

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Resolutions don’t need to be earth-shattering, amazing, or even drastic “New Year, New Me” endeavours, which often can be insurmountable.
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3 Mistakes That Taught Me God’s Wisdom and Timing

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When I was in my 20s, I had my life planned out: to be a successful business person, musician, and church servant before the age 25, by which time I’d also be married. Twenty-five came and went, and I hadn’t achieved any of those goals.
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What It’s Like to Wait on God

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Some of the very least favourite parts of my life are the days of waiting. Which, I guess, doesn’t say that much. After all, so much of life is waiting for something.
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Gardening Opened My Eyes to God’s Perfect Timing

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A couple of years ago, my parents decided to give me a few of their plants to take care of. I wasn’t really a plant person, but I wanted to appreciate their gesture and so accepted (rather begrudgingly) the responsibility of caring for.
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4 Misconceptions About Following Jesus

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Sometimes the way we view Christian living can turn into a drag, like having a long list of things you know you should do but aren't doing well or enough, so you're constantly struggling (failing) to "live up to expectations".