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Opening Doors to Abundant Blessings: Understanding Biblical Principles of Giving

by: Adeleke Adegbite

03/09/2025

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Living an abundant life requires understanding key biblical principles about generosity and giving. The path to abundance isn't just through prayer and fasting - it comes through developing a giving heart and practicing biblical stewardship.

Why is Giving Important for Spiritual Growth?Giving is not a debt we owe to God, but rather a seed we sow. When we give with the right spirit - willingly and cheerfully rather than under compulsion - we open doors for God's abundance in

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The Path to True Greatness: A Biblical Perspective - Matthew 20:26

by: Adeleke Adegbite

03/03/2025

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The Path to True Greatness: A Biblical Perspective

True greatness comes not from worldly success or recognition, but through serving others selflessly as Jesus demonstrated. While everyone desires to be great, God's definition of greatness differs significantly from the world's view.

What Makes Someone Truly Great According to the Bible?

The door to greatness can only be opened by God Himself. While people may offer to help make you great through positions or influence, lasti

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Taking Initiative: Moving Beyond Daydreams to Achieve Your God-Given Dreams

by: Adeleke Adegbite

02/23/2025

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Everyone daydreams - it's a natural part of our mental life. While daydreaming itself isn't wrong, staying stuck in daydreams without taking action prevents us from achieving our God-given purpose and dreams.

What is Daydreaming and Why Do We Do It?

Daydreaming involves spontaneous imaginative thoughts triggered by external cues or internal associations. It's a personal, significant experience that tends to be:

Longer and more vivid than normal thoughts

More emotionally engagi...
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Building Authentic Relationships: A Key to Fulfilling God's Purpose | Matthew 22:37-39

by: Adeleke Adegbite

02/17/2025

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No one can fulfill their dreams or purpose alone. One of the most important elements for success in life is having authentic relationships. These relationships must be built on genuine love, trust, and mutual support.

What Makes a Relationship Authentic?

True authentic relationships have several key characteristics:

Sincerity and honesty without hypocrisy

Mutual respect and honor

Empathy and understanding

Willingness to listen without trying to fix everything

Shared accountabilit...
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Living God's Dream Despite Past Mistakes: A Path to Spiritual Recovery - James 3:2

by: Adeleke Adegbite

01/31/2025

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Life often presents us with challenges that can lead us astray from God's original plan. However, understanding that our past mistakes don't invalidate God's dreams for us is crucial for spiritual growth and fulfillment.

Why Do Our Sins Not Invalidate God's Dream for Us?

Jesus has already paid for all our sins through His sacrifice. This means that when God looks at us, He sees His Son rather than our sins. Additionally, God's goodness isn't based on our performance but on H

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Thriving in God's Waiting Room – Galatian 4:4 (GW)

by: Adeleke Adegbite

01/14/2024

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Thriving in God's Waiting Room – Galatians 4:4 (GW)

"But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law." - Galatians 4:4 (GW)

Thriving in God’s Waiting Room” is a phrase that suggests finding strength and growth while navigating through seasons of waiting in one’s faith journey. Waiting can be challenging, whether it's waiting for an answer to prayer, for direction, or for a breakthrough. However, it is during these times of waiting that we

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