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God has given us each resources so we can be a blessing to others. This holiday season, be intentional about showing people the love of Christ. Whether you decide to give financially or even offer free babysitting for a friend, God can use your act of generosity and kindness to make an eternal difference!

We've all heard it said that you're more blessed when you give than when you receive. Being generous is not just about money, it's about the attitude and posture of your heart. God loves when we give to others cheerfully, and not just because we think we have to.

If you're like most people, you've probably started a diet or made a new year's resolution that didn't quite stick. When it's time to make a change, how do we actually follow through with it? God is passionate about you and has a good plan for your life. Get rid of the excuses that hold you back and make the change!

Are we living in the end times? Many people have predicted the day Jesus will come back, but the Bible clearly states "we will not know the day or the hour." So what should we do? Focus on what matters and remember these are our "last days." Invest in relationships with people and make a difference wherever you are. You only get one life, so spend it well!

Disappointments happen, so we have to learn how to deal with them! When life gets tough, turn to God first and invite others to help you walk through the situation. God can even take the pain of your disappointment and use it to help other people! Don't live defeated. Keep this perspective, and live as an overcomer!

We all have those people in our lives. The problem causer. The short tempered. The complainer. Instead of nursing the frustration or telling all your friends about it, rise above it and help reverse the situation!

God has a plan for you. His desire is that you know Him, find freedom from whatever holds you down, that you discover the purpose He created you for and then make a difference with your life!

We were created in the image of a relational God, so we can't help our need for relationships. A big part of "changing your world" happens within the group of people you spend the most time with. You were never meant to do life alone, so today choose to be intentional about building healthy relationships that will help you move from where you are to where God wants you to be!

We all have a sphere of influence and changing our "world" doesn't have to be something huge and extravagant. Often times impacting the world around us works best when we simply stick to doing the work God has called us to do and "being there" for the people in our sphere of influence.

We are never more like God than when we give. Whether it's our time, our talents or our treasures, being intentional about giving will outlive us and make an eternal difference. How are you investing the time you have or the talents you've been given?

God wants to know each of us personally. Our thoughts, our fears...the things that make us happy and our dreams! He relentlessly pursues us throughout it all. Even so, when it comes to worship, there are many things that can cause distraction. But at the end of the day, we love much because we've been forgiven much and we can trust Him as we pour out our hearts in worship.