Rachel Dodd

how to be a good christian

  • To Be A Christian is Easier Than You Think

    To Be A Christian is Easier Than You Think

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    Living as a Christian can be difficult, but it is easier than people think. There aren’t strict rules or regulations to follow; you just need to be open to love. As the Bible tells us, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud… It always…

  • Love: The Last But Not the Least

    Love: The Last But Not the Least

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    Love is an intense feeling of deep affection. Here we are, at the love part. I just explained about having a great sense of desire. Afterward comes the intense feeling of love because we understand the need and why it matters. The door is now open for love. Just like when the baby was born,…

  • The Desire: How to Seek God Through Desire

    The Desire: How to Seek God Through Desire

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    Desire means to have a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. Desire is a rewarding place because it’s where we expect our dreams to come alive. We anticipate our ideas, thoughts, and feelings to be acknowledged by God. At this point, we tell ourselves, “I know I’m going…

  • The Relationship: How To Create a Real Relationship with God

    The Relationship: How To Create a Real Relationship with God

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    To be in a relationship means that you connect. When we look at the state of being connected, we need to understand what “state” means. The definition of relationship also highlights the “way” we proceed in the relationship. Let’s explore those terms in the context of a relationship. State refers to the particular condition that…

  • The Talk: How to Talk to God With Bold Honesty

    The Talk: How to Talk to God With Bold Honesty

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    The Second is to talk. It’s time to be bold and honest. This is where we become vulnerable and talk to God. Tell Him the good, the bad, and the ugly. Tell God your dreams, your thoughts, and even what you think is best for you. Expressing your thoughts to God directly is just the…

  • The Connection: Establishing a Direct Link with God

    The Connection: Establishing a Direct Link with God

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    First – The Connection: To connect means to bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established. We cannot hear God if we do not allow Him to dwell within us. We must invite God into our home—our minds and hearts. Often, our minds are preoccupied with thoughts about our…

  • How to Listen and Hear God: An Introduction

    How to Listen and Hear God: An Introduction

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    The scripture tells us clearly and verbatim, “Be still and know that I am God.” Yet, why do we struggle to hear Him? Why do we find it difficult to feel that incredible passion and strong desire to yearn for His presence? What are we missing? In our busy lives, it’s easy to become disconnected…