This document discusses raising expectations and taking the limits off of God. It defines dreams and expectations, and encourages the reader to dream big dreams that only God can fulfill. The document suggests writing down goals and reviewing them regularly, and advises not waiting to pursue dreams. It emphasizes that with God, all things are possible, and encourages the reader to expect more from God and take the limits off of what they believe God can do.
Are you looking for answers in a world that is spinning out of control? Are you looking for a predictable manageable christian life?
God has called us to embrace uncertainity and get in the game. The answers may very well be in the trails. How big is your God?
Holy Choices - Introduction to Ignatian Decision-MakinigBill Faris
Bill Faris guides us into the fundamental concepts and practices of discerning God's plans and making decisions as informed by the teaching of Ignatius Loyola.
Are you looking for answers in a world that is spinning out of control? Are you looking for a predictable manageable christian life?
God has called us to embrace uncertainity and get in the game. The answers may very well be in the trails. How big is your God?
Holy Choices - Introduction to Ignatian Decision-MakinigBill Faris
Bill Faris guides us into the fundamental concepts and practices of discerning God's plans and making decisions as informed by the teaching of Ignatius Loyola.
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.Jerry Spangler
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.
Sometimes things that go on around us make us feel alone, stranded, and defeated. I ran across a story today that refreshed my soul, and I hope it does the same for you.
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.Jerry Spangler
We Are Not Alone – God Is Here Leading Us.
Sometimes things that go on around us make us feel alone, stranded, and defeated. I ran across a story today that refreshed my soul, and I hope it does the same for you.
These are Leisa Aitken's slides from her talk addressing Esther Meek's work in relation to the subject of hope. It is a profound summary of her doctorate on ‘hope’.
Excellence iis never an accident, it is the result of high intention, sincere efforts, intelligient direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacle as opportunities.
A short talk about the self; dealing with the issues of self esteem, feeling, and values such as courage, confidence and motivation. The talk deals most on in spite of whatever reality there is in a individual’s experiences and background, God can still use them in His awesome plan.
Who truly am I ?
Who am I in Jesus Christ?
Most of the time Christian forget their true being that's why they live like anyone else in this world.
If we only know who we are we will live according to our call, using all our capacity for the sake of the kingdom of God and for His glory.
This series is designed to provoke interest and encourage analysis on the methodologies we deploy when inviting (potential) church members to assist in their (new or continuous) growth as believers in Christ. While this series is introductory, it can serve as a refresher for long-time Christian believers. The material can also help non-members understand why Christians believe church is an essential component of a believer’s journey. And if nothing else…. It’ll help us understand why inviting people to church can feel so dang hard! .. And hopefully overcome this feeling.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
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The PBHP DYC ~ Reflections on The Dhamma (English).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF2g_43NEa0
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Lesson 9 - Resisting Temptation Along the Way
SBs – Sunday Bible School
Adult Bible Lessons 2nd quarter 2024 CPAD
MAGAZINE: THE CAREER THAT IS PROPOSED TO US: The Path of Salvation, Holiness and Perseverance to Reach Heaven
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to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
3. dream
• A series of thoughts, images, and sensations
occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
• A state of mind in which someone is or seems to
be unaware of their immediate surroundings.
• A cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
• An unrealistic or self-deluding fantasy.
• A person or thing perceived as wonderful or
perfect.
• Synonyms: ambition, aspiration, hope
4. ex·pec·ta·tion
• A strong belief that something will happen or be the case
in the future.
• A belief that someone will or should achieve something.
• One's prospects of inheritance.
• Synonyms: supposition, assumption, presumption,
conjecture, surmise, calculation, prediction, hope
5. Take the limits off God
I'm not a man, I cannot lie
I know the plans for your life
I'm asking you to dream again, believe again
And take the limits off of me
I'm not a man, I cannot lie
I know the plans I have for you, they're my design
So I'm asking you just to hope again and trust again
And take the limits off of me
And I hear the Lord say
Take the limits off , take the limits off
Release me to accomplish what I promised You
Take the limits off me, take the limits off
Release me, release me
No limits, no boundaries, I see increase all around me
Stretch forth, break forth, release me, enlarge my territory
6. Anything and everything is possible
Mark 9:23 NIV
“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for
one who believes.”
Matthew 19:26 NIV
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is
impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
7. Take the limits off yourself
Exodus 3:10-12 and 4:10-15
• Moses questions his qualifications
• Moses reveals an insecurity
• His comfort zone keeps him from following
God’s command
• God makes a work-around
8. Take the limits off yourself
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our
deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is
our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask
ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented,
fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child
of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There
is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people
won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine,
as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of
God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in
everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we
unconsciously give other people permission to do the
same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence
automatically liberates others.
9. If you don’t have a dream, how can you
have a dream come true?
• Most people don’t aim too high and miss, they aim too low
and “hit”
• What would you would attempt if you knew you could not
fail?
10. Challenge yourself
• Dream a dream so big that only God can fulfill it
• If you can accomplish your dream without God’s help, you
aren’t dreaming big enough
• How will your dream bring glory to God?
11. Put it in writing
According to a study conducted by
Dave Kohl, a professor from Virginia Tech:
• 80 percent of Americans say they don’t have goals
• Another 16 percent do have goals, but they don’t write
them down
• Less than 4 percent write down their goals
• And less than 1 percent review them regularly
• This small percentage of Americans earn nine times
more, over the course of their lifetimes, than those
who don’t set goals.
12. The Dream Manager
1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Intellectual
4. Spiritual
5. Psychological
6. Material
7. Professional
8. Financial
9. Creative
10. Adventure
11. Legacy
12. Character
13. Don’t Wait for Someday
Jesus started his ministry at age 30, and most believe
his earthly ministry lasted approx. 3-4 years
In His short life, Jesus changed the world.
What are you waiting for?
• You alone are responsible for the quality of your life
• God gives you free will, you make your own choices
• Spend alone time with God to identify your dreams
• Raise your expectations
• Start planning, take action, do something!
14. Money isn’t the answer
• In a 1985 survey, respondents from the Forbes list of the
400 richest Americans and Maasai of East Africa were
almost equally satisfied and ranked relatively high in well-
being (5.8 on a 7 point scale)
• The Maasai are a traditional herding people who have no
electricity or running water and live in huts made of dung
15. Don’t settle. Expect more!
• Where / who do your expectations come from?
• Where / who does your help come from? Psalm 121
• Is there anything too hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14
• You can and should expect more!
Lamentations 3:25 AMP: “The Lord is good to those who wait
hopefully and expectantly for Him, to those who seek Him [inquire of
and for Him and require Him by right of necessity and on the
authority of God's word]”
16. Take the limits off God
I'm not a man, I cannot lie
I know the plans for your life
I'm asking you to dream again, believe again
And take the limits off of me
I'm not a man, I cannot lie
I know the plans I have for you, they're my design
So I'm asking you just to hope again and trust again
And take the limits off of me
And I hear the Lord say
Take the limits off , take the limits off
Release me to accomplish what I promised You
Take the limits off me, take the limits off
Release me, release me
No limits, no boundaries, I see increase all around me
Stretch forth, break forth, release me, enlarge my territory
Editor's Notes
Jesus changed the world, saved the world, in 30 short years. Think of what you could do throughout your years on earth.