Benji Paredes

Follower of Jesus, husband, father of four, Executive Pastor at Templo Betania #Mavs

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There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment[a] in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment? (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25)

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No hay cosa mejor para el hombre sino que coma y beba, y que su alma se alegre en su trabajo. También he visto que esto es de la mano de Dios. Porque ¿quién comerá, y quién se cuidará, mejor que yo? (Eclesiastés 2:24-25)

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It would be super dope if the NBA gave the prize money of the NBA In-Season Tournament winners to the city that the winning team belongs to instead of the players. The money could be used to meet community needs. It would make the tournament more exciting for fans.

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There is no wisdom in trying to control time. Wisdom is understanding that we do not control time and instead seeking and trusting the One who does.

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No hay sabiduría en tratar de controlar el tiempo. Sabiduría es comprender que no controlamos el tiempo y, en cambio, buscar y confiar en Aquel que sí lo controla.

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The things of this world can contribute to our happiness, but they could never be the source of it. The only source of lasting contentment and satisfaction is Jesus.

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Las cosas de este mundo pueden contribuir a nuestra felicidad, pero nunca podrán ser la fuente de ella. La única fuente de contentamiento y satisfacción duraderos es Jesús.

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Refuse to allow a storm, a valley, or a desert to make you forget the calm waters, the mountain tops, or the green pastures God has led you to. Even when things are not good, remember God has been good.

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Rehúsa permitir que una tormenta, un valle o un desierto te hagan olvidar las aguas tranquilas, las cimas de las montañas o los pastos verdes a los que Dios te ha llevado. Incluso cuando las cosas no estén bien, recuerda que Dios ha sido bueno.

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God wrestles with you, not because you are a worthy rival, but to show you your weakness, to expose how you desperately need the strength of the One with whom you wrestle.

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Dios lucha contigo, no porque seas un rival digno, sino para mostrarte tu debilidad, para exponer cómo necesitas desesperadamente la fuerza de Aquel con quien luchas.

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@espn @wojespn Get paid

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@theprofessor Facts

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Lo mejor que puedes hacer cuando no sabes que hacer es clamar a Dios.
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The best thing you can do when you don't know what to do is cry out to God.

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Tienes que luchar por tu mente y tu gozo. Otros pueden luchar a tu lado, pero no pueden luchar por ti. Esta es tu batalla.
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You have to fight for your mind and your joy. Others can fight alongside you, but they can’t fight for you. This is your battle.

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@ESPNNBA Why does one have to be better? They are both amazing

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@PatTheDesigner Hmmm interesting. Hadn’t considered this perspective 🤔

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Yes, this is stronger than me, but it is not stronger than Jesus. My victory comes not from within, but from falling at the feet of the One who overcame for me.

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Sí, esto es más fuerte que yo, pero no es más fuerte que Jesús. Mi victoria no viene de adentro, sino de caer a los pies de Aquel que venció por mí.

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