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Being Close to God

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Photo Credit Being close to God isn't something syrupy or sentimental. It is life itself. It's the reason for drawing breath each day.  - From "A Spectacle of Glory" by Joni Eareckson Tada

Our Relationship with Jesus Defined

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Photo Credit Many who assumed they were on the path to heaven will find out that heaven is not their destination. Ask yourself some important questions from what Jesus teaches in Matthew 7: #1 Does your life reflect what you say you believe? -Biblical belief is more than something we confess with our mouths; it's something we confess with our lives. -A fan may say "Lord, Lord," but a fan doesn't live "Lord, Lord."  Fans confuse their feelings for faith. But your feelings aren't faith until they are expressed. There is a tendency to define yourself as a follower based on how you feel about Jesus, but following requires there to be more than a feeling. Following requires movement. Photo Credit A belief, no matter how sincere, if not reflected in reality isn't a belief; it's a delusion. #2 Do you think you're on the right road because of what you've done? -Just as dangerous as assuming that