Java And Jesus

We chose the name Java and Jesus because it symbolizes the ability to have a relationship with Jesus no matter where you are in your journey.

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Advent: Hope is PERSPECTIVE. Hope holds onto the idea that God is always with you. It means we are eagerly (not anxiously) awaiting Jesus' return. It means we start being signs of God's love instead of trying to predict the signs of the End Times. Hope is the Kingdom Now/Later.

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Thoughtful Thursday: The culture of "Do More" strikes everywhere---even the Church. While I believe in hard work, I think "Do Better" is more important to The Kingdom than just busyness. Invest in people (and yourself) instead of activity this Season.

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I am not saying abandon routines and habits that you and your loved ones hold dear; however, we do need to ask God about them. Do they bring life or drain you? Do your kids and grand-kids actually enjoy these traditions, or are they about appeasing you?

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Every year around October and into November, I prepare for the New Year. I have done this spiritual practice for around 10 years now. The soul care practice is to seek out your theme for the upcoming year. Please note: this is not a resolution.

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The toughest battles you will face will be on your own or with little help. Maybe you are to learn a lesson in the fire. Maybe you are meant to see people and situations with more wisdom and clarity. Keep going. Take notes. There's power in the ink and paper.

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Accurate. If you celebrate Christmas, don't yell at someone who says "Happy Holidays"-especially retail workers. Maybe they don't celebrate Christmas. Or, this year is looking rough. Maybe their company has a policy. Refer to prior post on "Jerks for Jesus".

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The Offended Self (and church culture) has taught us that we must battle in the arena of Sacred VS Secular. The problem with thinking this way is it makes it about Us VS Them. Being right is mistaken for righteousness. Want a "holy war"? Fight Satan instead of people.

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I see many on here posting about the return of Jesus. Apparently it's happening "soon". This is usually the product of a Bible Study or televangelist. No one knows when. Advent is approaching. Let's live in the duality of the Kingdom Now/Later. Don't trade peace for gimmicks.

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Don't be a Jerk for Jesus. Sounds so weird to say. We can browbeat folks about what we are AGAINST and yet, do people know what we are actually FOR? Jesus doesn't need you to stand up for him. He needs us to love like him.

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Mental Health Mondays: I'm a firm believer that everyone has something that they struggle with mentally. Genetics, trauma, environment, family history -- all impact your mental well-being one way or another. Listen more. Assume less.

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I wish Christians spent as much time fighting for the hearts and minds of others as they did on "defending the Faith". What are you defending? You're not a goalie nor a gatekeeper. Choose joy. Spread joy. Your rigidness is unattractive to the Kingdom.

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There were times you went through hell on Earth with little to no help. It sucked, didn't it? Our culture has the opportunity to be more connected due to technology and yet we are so disconnected from healthy relationships. Choose authentic people over more people. Be real!

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There is a difference between knowing someone and knowing about them. The same applies to how people know you. Casual or consistent connection? Deep or surface level dialogue? Aim for healthier connections inside of collecting them. #WordsFromTheWoods

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Consistency, Consistency, Consistency! Know that while others may check out, God does not. When you feel like quitting, remember why you started in the first place.

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Culture is everything. Where and who you spend time and energy with is vital to your well-being and to you fulfilling what God has called you to do. Take inventory today.

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Men struggle too. Unfortunately, many system/structures don't really help men. We build passive men or rage-filled men. We preach self-care, and yet if you try to live a balanced life as a male, you are odd. We don't need more lectures from angry mom blogs. We need you to listen!

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Mental Health Monday: YOU are your biggest advocate! Toxic behaviors actually have a spiritual component too. When someone is truly toxic, it isn't Jesus that they are bringing into the room. 😉

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If you go to church, believe in Jesus, etc. and you are absolutely unkind to others, the "world" is not the problem. You are. What type of God are you modeling to others?

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We have all been there. Instead of focusing on WHO caused the pain, we would benefit from the lesson FROM the pain. What disappointments did we encounter? What do we truly need from others in our lives? #DigDeeper #wholeheartedliving

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The path to wholeheartedness is a wild one. You will learn to seek peace in what is instead of what used to be. You thank God for memories and accept that some things truly were for a season. You let go of people who let go of you long ago. You come alive again.