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Why Christian Community Matters

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Living overseas for the first time in my life was something I mostly experienced with wide-eyed wonder. But beneath the excitement, anxiety and fear kept bubbling up as I searched for a church and a Christian community I could call “home”.
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How Do I Know If I'm Living a Successful Christian Life?

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At the end of each day, I would imagine a giant scale in heaven with the numbers 1-10—1 being the lowest grade and 10, the highest. I would ask God how good I had been that day.
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4 Myths About Being Chosen by God

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When I first became a follower of Christ, my life completely changed. I felt I was finally where I was meant to be, that God had chosen me and was helping me grow spiritually. But when things started going downhill, I only had this thought: I surrendered my life to God! Why is it such a horrible mess now?

5 Steps to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone | YMI

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Most of us love being in our “comfort zone”—the default place we go to “minimise stress and anxiety”. It’s familiar and safe—but if we stay there too long, over time we become lazy, complacent, and inflexible. And most importantly, it could give us a false sense of security and hinder us from growing in trust and obedience to God. 

Reminders When You're Stuck In A Grind

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How can we turn our daily rhythms from a weary grind into a steady groove? Can we bring God into the ordinary and mundane moments of our lives?
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6 Signs Your Christianity Is Too Comfortable

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Has your relationship with God become more like a once-a-week date, same time same place, with a 10-to-15-minute check-in every other day—at best? Does Christianity still define us, or have we redefined Christianity to suit us?

Transformational Truths To Chew On

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It could start off as a “control” thing. But at some point, it takes over and controls you instead (Prov 14:12). Your thoughts get clouded and you start believing all the hurtful and negative things you’ve heard yourself or others say.
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#YMIlookingback

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Life gets harder, the older we get. So we often look back on our past with fondness or regret. What’s the first memory that comes to mind when you recall your past? Is it a happy or sad one? Are there moments you wish you could relive or rewrite?

Do You Need Restoration In These Areas?

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We're constantly overwhelmed. We spend a lot of time trying to get people to like us. We constantly look out for what’s new and exciting because we’re tired and bored of the everyday.