Author: Steve Pederson

Scripture

Psalm 119:1-8 Aleph – A Guided Relaxing Peaceful Meditation

August 9, 2019 by 0 Comments
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I’m starting a new series on reading the Psalms and adding my own relaxing peaceful meditation music as a background.

In this first of a series on Psalm 119, I am reading the first section entitled “Aleph” (first letter of the Hebrew alphabet), which is 8 verses.

For this series I will be using the World English Bible translation.

I think these short videos will be great for brief meditation breaks that will help center your mind, soul and spirit and God and the scriptures.

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Affirmations

21 Christian Affirmations for Positive Thinking

August 8, 2019 by 0 Comments
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Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean positive thinking comes naturally to you. Even the most positive people can struggle with negativity from time to time. Of course, one of the fruits of the Spirit is joy, but fruit doesn’t just happen.

Fortunately the scriptures are filled with verses that put life into such a great perspective that you just can’t help but to smile.

These 21 Christian affirmations for positive thinking come with a handy scripture reference to help you see the affirmation in its original biblical context.

I’ve also provided a link to a YouTube recording below, if you would like to listen to a guided walk through of the affirmations.

Before you begin reciting these affirmations, you may find it helpful to take a deep cleansing breath. As you recite them, declare them powerfully with conviction.

Enjoy!

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Affirmations

21 Christian Affirmations for Self-Esteem

August 7, 2019 by 9 Comments
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Everyone needs a little help with their self-esteem from time to time. Often times we don’t even know it!

You would think that Christians would have all the self-esteem they need. Unfortunately, our self-esteem can take a beating on a regular basis, and we can benefit from these powerful reminders from the scriptures of who we are and what we’re capable of in Christ.

These 21 Christian affirmations for self-esteem come with a handy scripture reference in most cases, to help you see the affirmation in its original biblical context.

I’ve also provided a link to a YouTube recording below, if you would like to listen to a guided walk through of the affirmations.

Before you begin reciting these affirmations, you may find it helpful to take a deep cleansing breath. As you recite them, declare them powerfully with conviction.

Enjoy!

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Articles

Rob Bell: An Introduction to Lessons I’ve Learned

August 7, 2019 by 0 Comments
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When it comes to Rob Bell, you’re in one of three camps – you either love him, you hate him or you don’t know about him. This is the same effect that Jesus had on people. You just couldn’t remain indifferent to the man. You had to choose a side.

Over the past several years I have read nearly every one of Rob’s numerous books, I’ve listened to all 250+ podcasts, I’ve watched his YouTube videos and I’ve seen him live twice.

You could say I’m a bit of a fan, and in this and following articles I am going to share with you some valuable lessons that I think we all – whether you like him or not – can benefit from.

In this article I’m going to focus on some very general lessons that I’ve observed in talking with other people about Rob.

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