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"Such a powerful reminder! I truly needed to hear this. Thank you!" Every person has a recording that plays over and over in their mind. We repeatedly tell ourselves things that may or may not be true on a daily basis. Some of the things we tell ourselves are accurate, encouraging, edifying and Christ-centered. But just as often, we tell ourselves things that are completely untrue and the fruit of false beliefs or false gospels that we've allowed to take root in our heart. Some people spend the bulk of their lives engaging in negative self-talk. They keep themselves in a constant state of discouragement and mental defeat with the words and mantras they repeat to themselves every single day. But Christ wants more for His people. The truth of His Gospel is rich and deep and this truth has the power to counteract the negativity and false beliefs that try to take root in our lives and our thinking. In this book, we will be examining the only message that can defeat our negative self-talk for good. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is good news for the hurting and discouraged soul. The coming pages and chapters are all geared toward pointing our hearts back to Christ and learning to see ourselves from His loving and gracious perspective. We'll also take a look at a simple, but effective, 7-step process that we can implement when we're ready to overcome the daily presence of negative self-talk in our lives. If you've been repeating a stream of negative self-talk to yourself for years, this book is for you. My hope is that after reading through these pages, you'll feel equipped with the truth of Christ's Gospel as well as a helpful technique that can help you identify, address and counteract the pattern of negativity and discouragement you've been struggling with. Bonuses included in this edition 1. List of encouraging Scriptures for meditation and study 2. Free chapter from the book "Overcoming Anxiety" 3. Free chapter from the book "Too Busy for what Matters Most" -- John Stange has been serving in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years. He is the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. In addition to his pastoral work, John is also an author, speaker and podcast host. He hosts the weekly podcast "The Informal Bible Study" and the daily podcast "The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible." Episodes can be downloaded for free through all major podcasting distributors. John specializes in writing concise books and devotionals that are "long enough to provoke thought, but short enough that you'll actually finish them." Please visit his author page on Amazon for more of his recent titles and new releases.

What would you say to your friends and family if you knew for a fact that your time on earth was coming to a close? Is there something you would want them to know? Would you want to leave them with a word of encouragement? Is there something you might want to confess to them? Would you want to assure them of your love? When we read the gospels, it becomes clear that Jesus knew the time had come for Him to be crucified. He knew His time with His disciples was coming to a close. They didn't seem to realize it, and even acted dismissively toward Jesus when He tried to explain that His time to leave this earth was quickly approaching. But Jesus used the remaining time He had with them to communicate some additional words of truth and deep insights into His nature and plan for His followers. Much of what Jesus said to His disciples during this period of time is recorded in chapters 13-17 of the Gospel of John. Some refer to this section as Jesus' "Farewell Discourse" because these were His final teaching moments with His disciples before He was crucified. In our context, we might call this His "last lecture." At this point in His ministry, Jesus has been rejected by the majority of the Jewish people and He turns His attention primarily toward His community of believers. He counsels them and explains that He will be arrested, crucified, buried, and then rise from death. They had a hard time accepting this teaching, but everything transpired just as Jesus said it would. We also know that after His resurrection, Jesus appeared to hundreds of people in His resurrected state and then commissioned His disciples before returning to Heaven. What was the substance of what Jesus taught His followers in the days before this all took place? What did He use those moments to communicate? Why did He want His disciples to know this information and why was it passed along to us? In the coming chapters, we'll be examining the counsel Christ has given us in His "last lecture."

"Powerful, encouraging and helpful..." Anxiety, worry and fear are powerful emotions that we all experience to one degree or another. During some seasons of life, these emotions may feel particularly strong and paralyzing. What can we do when we're going through such a season? We can look to God's Word for counsel. God's Word is filled with wisdom. The primary purpose of Scripture is to point our hearts toward Jesus and help us to realize that when we have Him, we have everything that we truly need. This is particularly true when we're struggling with anxiety. In this book, you will find a concise exposition of what the Scriptures say about anxiety as well as what we're encouraged to do with worry and fear when we experience them. The content of this book is meant to be both encouraging and motivational as you seek the Lord's help to overcome the anxiety that may presently seem to be overcoming you. This book is not meant to be read once and then forgotten. It is organized into 12 helpful sections that can be read together or individually. You will get the most out of the content if you read it multiple times, highlight what stands out to you, and prayerfully reflect on the content of the Scripture being discussed. In the coming pages, you will be encouraged to... *Remember that God will uphold you *Pray with thankfulness *Don't be afraid to trust *Consider how God is working in creation *Be strong and courageous *Seek the Lord *Cast your anxiety on God *Believe that there is perfect love *Welcome Christ's peace *Let a good word make you glad *Welcome the Lord's protection and guidance *Don't dwell on tomorrow's troubles John Stange has been serving in pastoral ministry for nearly 20 years. He is the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

Many people in this world claim to believe that God exists, but if you ask them to give you specifics about what He's like and what He does, you're likely to be given a lot of opinions, but very little biblical evidence to back those opinions up. God desires a deep, personal connection with His creation. He isn't disinterested and uninvolved with what He has made. He doesn't ultimately desire to be disconnected or distant from humanity. For these reasons, He has intentionally made Himself known to us. Creation itself testifies to His existence, but in addition to that, He has intentionally and progressively made many specifics about Himself known to us over the course of history. At present, does God seem distant and unknowable to you? Would you like to get to know Him better or more deeply? Likewise, God has revealed Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Typically, we refer to these three Persons as the Trinity, but do we truly understand this concept? Throughout the pages of this book, we're going to be looking at what the Scriptures demonstrate about the divinity, unity, ministry, and relate-ability of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. At the same time, we'll be developing a deeper understanding of God's transformative work in our lives.

Following Jesus is the greatest privilege of our lives. He has made it possible for us to grow closer to Him and stronger in our faith as a result. Jesus came to this earth and took on flesh, lived the perfect life, died death in our place to pay for our sin, and rose from the grave. In doing so, He secured victory over sin, Satan, and death and He shares His victory with all who trust in Him. Jesus lives in perfect unity with the Father and the Holy Spirit - one God in three Persons. Jesus is the Lord, Messiah, Savior, and ultimate hope for humanity. We were created to worship Him, walk with Him, and bring Him glory forever. He loves us and He assures His followers that He will be with us always. All Scripture is pointing our hearts toward Jesus, and in the pages of this devotional we'll be looking at various Scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments and learning more about what it means to apply those Scriptures to our lives as an expression of our faith in Jesus. Our prayer is that the Lord will use the content of this devotional to encourage, refresh, and strengthen you in your daily walk with Him.

Leadership is not easy. Anyone who has served in a role of leadership for any length of time can testify to that. But what is the difference between a good leader and a poor leader? How can you become the kind of leader others love to work with? What's the difference between a "leader" and a "boss"? This book will help you discover ways that you can lead with intentionality and joy. You'll glean from the leadership lessons of John Stange, a pastor, professor and organizational leader with several decades of service under his belt. Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...What is the difference between influence and positional leadership?How can you unleash creativity and personal investment from your team?Why is emotional drain one of the most difficult aspects of leadership and how can you avoid it?Why is it dangerous to try to find your sense of personal identity in your role of leadership?How do taking action and gaining respect go hand in hand?Why do good leaders mentor others?How teachable are you and how will this impact your ability to lead?How can you learn to overcome the trap of unrealistic expectations?What is the best trick to utilize to help you overcome your fear of public speaking?How can you avoid "being a failure" even if you fail?What can you do to improve your personal finances and how will this impact your ability to lead?How can you lead your organization through seasons of change without causing a revolt?How can you motivate your team and help them truly feel appreciated?And much, much more!.

Change your life by changing the messages that enter your mind! Learn to see yourself through God's eyes by spending thirty-one days feeding your heart a new, biblical message of encouragement.Countless messages enter our hearts and minds each day. Some of these messages are true and helpful. Others are hurtful, destructive, and out of line with the message God wants us to understand and embrace. What messages are you choosing to believe and repeat to yourself? When you first saw your reflection in the mirror this morning, what did your internal conversation sound like? Did you speak a message of hope to your heart or a diatribe of defeat? What difference do you believe it could make if you spent the next thirty-one days dwelling on what God wants you to hear and what He has already told you in His Word? What if you focused on truths like: • You are loved more deeply than you typically realize. • Your trials can be an occasion for joy. • Your mind can dwell on God's kindness toward you. • You can bear with the weaknesses, preferences, and maturity level of others. • You can rely on God's love.Let this be your first step in a great journey toward self-love and self-acceptance that is both biblical and beneficial!