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When I started the TTTT Series I made a list of the lies I used to tell myself with notes about the truth that I needed to hear.  I’ve been posting one lie a week for the last FOUR MONTHS and I have finally finished the list.  (Plus one post from a guest contributor, “Too Old to Change.”) 17 BIG LIES! I’m still shocked by how long the list was.   It’s proof of how hard I was working to re-create my reality.   I tried to keep the posts short, direct, and practical because that’s the nature of the truth.   In a few of the posts, I included relevant scriptures.   I will probably circle back to a few writings and elaborate more and/or offer more scriptural support, but I won’t be posting weekly anymore.   For now, I wanted to share this list of scriptures and make it available because I believe in the power of God’s Word!   For those of you who want to make a change but are struggling, I believe this list can give you the encouragement and rein...

TTTT: I’m too busy serving others to exercise. Truth: If you’re modeling after Christ, you’re going to get your steps in.   I used to say, “I’m too busy serving other people to be consistent with an exercise routine.”   I believed that I was modeling after Christ, making sacrifices for others.   I told myself that caring for the church body was more important than caring for my own body.   But I was ignoring this truth- I AM a PART of the church body!   If I truly believe that caring for the church body is important, then it’s impossible to justify neglecting the care of my own body. Scripture is clear that it’s not okay to show favoritism in how we treat people within the church (James 2:1,9), but don’t overlook the fact that that includes YOU!   You are “people within the church.”   If you’re prioritizing caring for the church body, then prioritize caring for yourself.   Moreover, the New Testament tells us that the body is the temp...