Tag Archives: Relating to God
Communication is Key
Posted on 18. Aug, 2010 by Colton.
Communication; it plays such a vital role in any successful relationship. Whether it be between a husband and a wife, a parent and a child, a friend and a friend, or even between us and God, communication is the piece that keeps the relationship healthy. People have often been surprised at how close I am [...]
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This is how I know what LOVE is:
Posted on 03. Aug, 2010 by Colton.
What does love look like?….A question so many people have often pondered. Some say it is romance. Some say it is bliss. It is one of those words in our English language that have so many meanings to choose from. Dictionary.com defines it as: A profoundly tender, passionate affection for another person A feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection, as for a parent, child, or friend Though those definitions are nice…I can’t [...]
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The Power of Living Simply–Yet Focused
Posted on 19. May, 2010 by Colton.
One of the most real desires of mine is to be used by God. I know I get distracted from this motive all the time, but when I think of what I would want to have accomplished when I’m looking back on my life when I’m on my death bed, this seems to be the only thing that truly [...]
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10 Things That Can Distract Us From God
Posted on 05. May, 2010 by Colton.
Isn’t it hard to keep focused on God? I have tried so hard throughout my life to stay focused on Him. I so often say “this time I won’t fail”, but at one point or another, something always clips me from behind, and keeps me from exceeding!! Why?! Well, I think it has to do with [...]
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Graciously Uncertain | Part 1: Certain of Uncertainty
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Colton.
(Read Gracioulsy Uncertain part 2 here) Recently, I have been trying to figure out what is next for me. I have gone through a lot of changes in the past year or so of my life. Among them was ending a relationship with my girlfriend, whom I was with for four years, starting up a theology/discipleship course, my family [...]
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What Do You Want?
Posted on 27. Apr, 2010 by Colton.
I often find that I seek great things for myself. But this is totally the wrong mind set. In Matthew 6:33 Jesus said “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well”. It is clear here that seeking greatness for myself will lead me away from God. Today I [...]
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Life of Normalcy
Posted on 02. Sep, 2009 by Colton.
Is it normalcy that we are supposed to be striving to live our lives to gain? Are we just supposed to try to get by day to day, living a “normal” life, pursuing comforts and privileges to live a content lifestyle? It seems like we so easily live life habitually, trying to make ends meet. [...]
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