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When Hunger Speaks Louder Than the Noise...

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  Most of us think hunger is the enemy. We rush to silence it. Distract it. Feed it—quickly. But what if hunger is actually a messenger? Not just physical hunger—but the deeper kind. The ache that shows up when the noise quiets. The restlessness you feel when the usual comforts are removed. That’s often where fasting begins. Fasting Is Not About Deprivation—It’s About Attention Biblical fasting was never about punishment or performance. It wasn’t spiritual calorie restriction. It was intentional attention . When Jesus fasted in the wilderness (Matthew 4), He wasn’t escaping weakness—He was walking straight into it. And in that place of hunger, temptation didn’t come with obvious evil. It came with reasonable solutions : “Turn these stones into bread.” “Prove who You are.” “Take the shortcut.” Each one whispered the same lie we still hear today: Meet the need without trusting God. Sound familiar? We do this constantly—physically and spiritually. We eat...

Fasting: It's About More Than Just Food

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Fasting is an ancient practice that has gained renewed attention in medical science due to its diverse health benefits. By temporarily abstaining from food, the body experiences significant physiological changes that can positively impact overall well-being.   One of the primary effects of fasting involves a shift in the body's energy source. When food intake is paused, the body transitions from using glucose obtained from meals to utilizing stored fat as its main fuel. This metabolic adjustment not only supports weight management but also triggers cellular repair mechanisms.   During fasting, cells begin a process called autophagy. In autophagy, damaged or old cellular components are broken down and recycled. This activity promotes cellular efficiency and may contribute to delaying the aging process.   Fasting has been shown to lower markers of oxidative stress and inflammation throughout the body. These reductions are significant because they help decrease the risk and ...

When the Universe Bet Everything on YOU...Some People Tell You Lies

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Stop Playing Safe with Your Life Here's the brutal truth nobody wants to hear: You're operating at 10% capacity because you're terrified of what 100% would cost. Every transformation guru sells you the same lie wrapped in different packaging. "Believe in yourself." "Manifest your dreams." "Think positive." It's all noise if you're not willing to do the one thing that actually changes everything. Show up. Completely. Fully. Without reservation. Not your representative. Not your filtered highlight reel. Not your carefully curated image. YOU. Raw. Real. Risking everything. The Lie You've Been Sold Here's what they won't tell you: transformation without total immersion is just performance. You can read every book, attend every conference, post every inspirational quote—but if you're not in the arena , you're just a spectator pretending to be a player. Want to change lives? You can't Zoom your way into someon...

The Sin No One Sees: Inviting God Into the Hidden Places

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We live in a world where image is everything. From curated social media feeds to polished Sunday smiles, it’s easy to look “put together” on the outside while quietly struggling on the inside. Secret sin—those hidden habits, thoughts, or compromises we hope no one discovers—can make us feel like we’re living two lives. Outwardly, we appear fine. Inwardly, we feel trapped. But Scripture reminds us of something both sobering and freeing: “The Lord does not see as man sees: man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). God isn’t fooled by appearances, and that’s actually good news. 1. God Sees Us Fully—and Loves Us Completely Secret sin often grows in the dark places of our hearts—places we avoid because we fear God’s disappointment. Yet the God who sees the heart is also the God who loved us enough to die for us while we were still sinners . His awareness of our hidden struggles doesn’t repel Him; it draws Him toward us with compassion and tr...