http://independencehill.org/blog Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:19:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We all have setbacks along the journey.  Sometimes we don't arrive on time.  Sometimes we end up at a place we never intended to go.  You are not alone when it comes to setbacks.  So it begs the question, how do you deal with setbacks?: Acknowledge the ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=96 Here are some important words from Romans 3:23-26 or "Key Words For My Journey": Sinned – to have missed the mark, we are not where we are supposed to be. Whether it was intentional or not, it doesn’t matter. Justified – God declared the sinner righteous not because of the sinners actions, but ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=90 Here are the action items from the sermon out of 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Families need to practice “grace, mercy and peace” Families need to share “quality time” Families need to help each other “grow spiritually” Families need to ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=85 To be a hero we must have the vision needed to anticipate what is coming. One important aspect of vision is to understand what is needed financially. The Bible speaks a lot about finances, but here is a great resource that applies God's Word to our money. Enjoy! http://www.christianpf.com/5-bible-verses-about-money-every-christian-should-know/   http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=82   Hurry is the great enemy of the spiritual life, it will destroy your soul and keep you from living well. Stress will squeeze the life out of your soul.   That is why Jesus said in Matthew 11:29 "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=78   Warm Up – Pray Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting – Psalm 139:23-24   Training For Your Heart – See God Allow God’s Word to give you insight into ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=74  Warm Up – Pray “God, please speak to me as I read you Word, show me great things that I don’t know. Help me to understand how I can find ways to live out your teachings from scripture.   Training For Your Heart – Seek God wholeheartedly As you prepare your heart to read the ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=68  Warm Up Pray a 1600 year old prayer O Father, light up the small duties of this day's life, May they shine with the beauty of your countenance. May we believe that glory can dwell in the commonest task of every day – St. Augustine Training For Your Heart – Priorities It is easy ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=61 Warm Up - Determine where and when you will take at least 5 minutes every day this week for this spiritual discipline. Training For Your Heart – Trust God Read this passage over as you start your time: Matthew 11:28-29 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=57 Warm Up Find a place this week where you can avoid distractions and spend 5 focused minutes. Make this training a daily priority.   Training For Your Heart – Get your hopes up Read this passage slowly a couple times and let it sink in:   Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy ... http://independencehill.org/blog/?p=52