Set The Tone: Daily Devotional & Worship Ethan Everett Gutheil

When you root yourself in the local church, you begin to grow in ways you didn’t imagine possible.  But just like with your money, you won’t see growth until you invest!
I can't believe it's been a whole season of episodes!  Thank you for those that have joined me in this journey.  I hope it's encouraged you along the way.  We'll be back soon for Season 2!
 
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Build My Life is written by Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple, Matt Redman, Pat Barrett

How many of you feel burdened?  Like there’s no wind in your sails?  Like you’re dragging your bike instead of rolling down the hill on fresh, fully pumped up tires? 
One of the biggest mistakes we can make is try and do God’s work without God’s strength.  
Let's pump up those tires.
 
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I Surrender is written by Matt Crocker. 

If someone reads this who doesn't understand my title structure...they'll think this is a conspiracy theory podcast.
Habits are crucial to life, but the problem is, most of us don’t even realize what most of our habits are! 
It’s critical to examine our habits.  Good habits can advance our progress, enable us to grow in unique skills, solve complex problems, become who God created to be!
BUT Bad habits always put you at a disadvantage, no matter your intentions.  Your habits are pulling you closer to God’s intention for your life or farther away, there is no neutral. 
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Anything Is Possible is written by Brandon Lake, Dante Bowe, Hannah McClure, & Michaela Gentile

How easy is it to believe lies about yourself?  Even if others aren’t saying them to you, how quick are you to say them to yourself?
How do we combat this?  Here’s another reframing of how we set defenses around ourselves.
 
MUSIC // You Keep Hope Alive is written by Anthony Skinner, Jess Cates, and Jon Reddick

Do any of get frustrated at how hard it is to really memorize God’s word.  To be able to recall it at a moment’s notice.  Like we noticed Jesus did when tempted by Satan, he had God’s word internalized and could recite it back. Can we do that?  It might be easier than you think.
 
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The Blessing is written by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Steven Furtick

So many of us don’t realize we're in a war for our minds, a war over our thoughts.  Why?  Because our thoughts have power!  Today, I'll teach a little tip I've learned to keep a right mind.
 
MUSIC // Holy Spirit is written by Bryan and Katie Torwalt