Limiting Belief: I am a failure. Empowering Truth: No, I am a child of God. My identity is found in who God made me to be, not in what I do. You may fail, but you are not a failure. Failure is not an identity. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. (Psalm 139:14, ESV) God does not make mistakes. And he created you. He knew exactly what he was … [Read more...] about You Are Not a Failure
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Free Countdown Timer for LCMS Churches
I would like to share with you a free countdown timer for LCMS Churches. Good Shepherd begins each Sunday morning live-stream with a 10-minute pre-service countdown. This allows people time to access the feed before worship begins, so they do not miss anything. During the pre-service, we show announcements and other videos. I will also make sure to throw in a few drone … [Read more...] about Free Countdown Timer for LCMS Churches
All Things Are Possible
Limiting Belief: I can’t.Empowering Truth: Nothing is impossible with God. We are told that if we set our minds to it that nothing is impossible. We are told to dream big. But somewhere along the way we encounter reality. We realize that there are some things that are impossible. We exchange our big dreams for something less. We stop chasing. We stop pursuing. Then … [Read more...] about All Things Are Possible
You Are Not Alone
Limiting belief: I am alone.Empowering Truth: God is with me. Loneliness is a terrible feeling. We were made to be together. But every person feels alone at some point. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated our disconnectedness. Sometimes you feel alone because you are isolated from contact with others. But sometimes you feel alone in the crowd. Other times you … [Read more...] about You Are Not Alone
25 Limiting Beliefs & Empowering Truths
Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're right." Our paths are not controlled by external circumstances as much as by our limiting beliefs and empowering truths. A limiting belief is a lie we have embraced that holds us back from walking in the fullness of life that God desires for us. An empowering truth is a promise of God that enables … [Read more...] about 25 Limiting Beliefs & Empowering Truths