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In This Issue
For a Christian, character isn’t just having integrity or honesty or doing the right thing—it’s a living, growing relationship with Jesus that develops the fruits of the Spirit in our lives. This issue of Activated helps you progress on that path.
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Looking for inspiration? For a pause in the craziness? For a few moments of divine peace that will help you better face the challenges in your life? You’ve come to the right place.
From Jesus with love
Multiplied Power
It is a common reaction for people, when faced with a negative situation, to feel justified in complaining an… Read more
Sharpshooter Prayers
When you want to target your prayers in order to bring about the best results, try to shut everything else ou… Read more
A Reshaped Vessel
The cares of this life and its many burdens and worries can easily distract you from your close fellowship wi… Read more
Personal accounts
The Tree
I lived in a village in Tanzania that had a big, old avocado tree that was a local treasure. The tree grew in… Read more
The Dancing Traffic Controller
On a late Saturday afternoon, traffic crawled towards the congested, narrow intersection in the large metropo… Read more
Live with Joy
As I was skimming headlines on an online news website, I saw this headline: “He’s a Fighter: Guo Youming Won’… Read more
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Points to ponder
Homegrown Happiness
We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same. —Carlos Castaneda (1925–19… Read more
Our World
A human being is part of the whole, called by us “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experien… Read more
What Makes a Dad Great
Remember how the father [in the parable Jesus told of the prodigal son] acted when the boy returned home?1… Read more
Answers to Your Questions
Question: I thought that after my children were grown and gone I would finally have time to do some things I… Read more
Success with People
“Glafaf!” one-and-a-half-year-old Gracie exclaimed, tugging at Miguel’s pants leg. “Please glafaf!” she repea… Read more
New to Activated?
Looking for inspiration? For a pause in the craziness? For a few moments of divine peace that will help you better face the challenges in your life? You’ve come to the right place.
Answers to Your Questions
Question: I thought that after my children were grown and gone I would finally have time to do some things I… Read more
Success with People
“Glafaf!” one-and-a-half-year-old Gracie exclaimed, tugging at Miguel’s pants leg. “Please glafaf!” she repea… Read more
Subscribe to Activated?
Sign up to receive a free monthly email with a brief overview of the newest Activated magazine.
From Jesus with love
Multiplied Power
It is a common reaction for people, when faced with a negative situation, to feel justified in complaining an… Read more
Sharpshooter Prayers
When you want to target your prayers in order to bring about the best results, try to shut everything else ou… Read more
A Reshaped Vessel
The cares of this life and its many burdens and worries can easily distract you from your close fellowship wi… Read more
Personal accounts
The Tree
I lived in a village in Tanzania that had a big, old avocado tree that was a local treasure. The tree grew in… Read more
The Dancing Traffic Controller
On a late Saturday afternoon, traffic crawled towards the congested, narrow intersection in the large metropo… Read more
Live with Joy
As I was skimming headlines on an online news website, I saw this headline: “He’s a Fighter: Guo Youming Won’… Read more
Points to ponder
Homegrown Happiness
We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same. —Carlos Castaneda (1925–19… Read more
Our World
A human being is part of the whole, called by us “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experien… Read more
What Makes a Dad Great
Remember how the father [in the parable Jesus told of the prodigal son] acted when the boy returned home?1… Read more
In This Issue
Fruits of the Spirit - July 2019
For a Christian, character isn’t just having integrity or honesty or doing the right thing—it’s a living, growing relationship with Jesus that develops the fruits of the Spirit in our lives. This issue of Activated helps you progress on that path.
Subscribe to Activated?
Sign up to receive a free monthly email with a brief overview of the newest Activated magazine.
From Jesus with love
Multiplied Power
It is a common reaction for people, when faced with a negative situation, to feel justified in complaining an… Read more
Sharpshooter Prayers
When you want to target your prayers in order to bring about the best results, try to shut everything else ou… Read more
A Reshaped Vessel
The cares of this life and its many burdens and worries can easily distract you from your close fellowship wi… Read more
Personal accounts
The Tree
I lived in a village in Tanzania that had a big, old avocado tree that was a local treasure. The tree grew in… Read more
The Dancing Traffic Controller
On a late Saturday afternoon, traffic crawled towards the congested, narrow intersection in the large metropo… Read more
Live with Joy
As I was skimming headlines on an online news website, I saw this headline: “He’s a Fighter: Guo Youming Won’… Read more
Points to ponder
Homegrown Happiness
We either make ourselves happy or miserable. The amount of work is the same. —Carlos Castaneda (1925–19… Read more
Our World
A human being is part of the whole, called by us “Universe,” a part limited in time and space. He experien… Read more
What Makes a Dad Great
Remember how the father [in the parable Jesus told of the prodigal son] acted when the boy returned home?1… Read more
Answers to Your Questions
Question: I thought that after my children were grown and gone I would finally have time to do some things I… Read more
Success with People
“Glafaf!” one-and-a-half-year-old Gracie exclaimed, tugging at Miguel’s pants leg. “Please glafaf!” she repea… Read more
New to Activated?
Looking for inspiration? For a pause in the craziness? For a few moments of divine peace that will help you better face the challenges in your life? You’ve come to the right place.
In This Issue
For a Christian, character isn’t just having integrity or honesty or doing the right thing—it’s a living, growing relationship with Jesus that develops the fruits of the Spirit in our lives. This issue of Activated helps you progress on that path.