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09/16/2024

More Updates For The FREE 90 Day Challenge.
-Toni (Start Date July 17) 2 Month Update-"My relationship with food has changed. I feel so much better."

-Laura Horne (5 Week Update) "I've lost 12 lbs. My A1C has dropped 3 points from 10.5 to 7.2. I am off of my Jardience medication. My blood pressure is leveling out and There have been days that I have not had to take my medication."

-Kwillian (2 Month Update) "My start date was July 8th. I've lost 40 pounds. I am exercising, walking, and getting my life back."

-Fayeford (7 Week Update) "I have emphysema and COPD. I could not walk down my hallway or to my car without stopping for a breath. I now find myself walking to my car and I am breathing so much better. Ive lost 22 lbs."

-DebK (7 Day Update) "I've lost 7 lbs. The swelling in my feet and ankles has gone down. It used to be so bad at night that my skin would fold over itself. I have osteoporosis, but now the pain in my knees is gone. I've been sleeping in a recliner for 7 years because laying flat was too painful. I am sleeping in my bed again for 6-7 hours and I am getting in and out of bed with no pain. I have a 40' ramp at my house that I have to use a walker to get up and down. I made it all the way down and back up without my walker. Also, my blood pressure is down from 130/80 to 116/65. All in 7 days!"

-Ggina (Start Date 7/1) Ive lost 23 lbs. My Rheumatoid Arthritis is gone and I am off all of my medications!"

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08/22/2024

We have to be careful with the seeds we sow.

Hoekstra's Day by Day by Grace (August 22nd)
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"Unpopular" Promises Regarding Sowing and Reaping
Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. (Galatians 6:7-8)

We now revisit the category of "unpopular" promises. This set of promises concerns the absolute certainties of the reaping and sowing process. "Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap." In a world that often rejects accountability, these promises are very "unpopular."

Many people are deceived on this matter. They wrongly assume that they will not have to face the consequences of the "daily seeds" they are planting. To hold such an inaccurate perspective is actually a mockery against God, who established this principle. "Do not be deceived, God is not mocked." The pattern of planting and harvesting is clearly demonstrated in the case of physical seeds. Whenever a farmer sows corn, he always reaps corn. He never reaps wheat. This pattern is just as certain in the realm of spiritual seeds. Every person is sowing spiritual seeds every day of his life: either seeds of "his flesh" or seeds of "the Spirit." The harvest for each person is thereby determined: either "corruption" or "everlasting life."

Throughout the world (and, sadly, in many instances within the church world) seeds of flesh are sown day by day. In word, deed, attitude, or relationship, people are planting seeds that are characterized by this fleshly list in Galatians 5:19-21. "Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like." These seeds bring forth a harvest of destruction. "For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption." Such seeds diminish and destroy every life that engages in them. Such seeds bring multiplied condemnation and judgment for unbelievers. When believers are caught in such carnal indulgences for a season, these seeds bring forth spiritual dryness, fruitlessness, and lack of appetite for communion with the Lord.

On the other hand, far different seeds are available for sowing, and they produce a distinctly different crop. "He who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life." The seeds that are planted by dependence upon the Spirit of God bring fruit as described in Galatians 5:22-23. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."

Heavenly Father, I deeply regret the fleshly seeds that I have sown. They always diminish my life and dishonor You. I desire to sow seeds of the Spirit. They always enrich my life and bring glory to You. I long to please You with good fruit, Amen.

08/13/2024

TIK TOK VIEWER TESTIMONIES
THE 90 DAY CHALLENGE
Tik Tok Viewer Testimonies-The 90 Day Challenge.

"My husband's doctor said that his rheumatoid arthritis has gone into remission and my yeast infection has cleared up!"New Update-Completed the 90 Days-"My husband stopped taking his injections to manage the pain 2 months ago. We are so ecstatic! His pain is gone! He is off all medication."NEW UPDATE-7/9/24"My husband said he has not taken his medication in 2 months and his pain is gone." -Meshell (Start Date 4/30/24)

"I have been seizure-free (Grand Mal Seizures) since I started the 90 Day Challenge four weeks ago!"-MaryJane (Start Date 5/14/24)New Update-2 month update) "Write this down. I am now 2 months seizure Free!"

"My son's movement disorder has stopped! My acne has cleared up and I have lost 17 pounds!" -Tara (Start Date 4/5/24)-New Update-Completed the 90 Days-"My son is now one month off all of his medications. He is living his life like a normal kid and making up for 9 years of being sick and having these episodes. I have lost about 20 pounds and I am in a size 10! My skin is healthy and glowing and I am not fatigued anymore."

"Ive lost 40 pounds in 6 weeks, my stomach inflammation, heartburn and pain are better."-Susan (Start Date 4/15/24)

"I've lost 28 pounds since March 8. I have so much energy I could sell some! Now my blood work came back and as of 6/21/24 I am no longer TYPE 2 Diabetic!!"-Petal Rose (Start Date 3/8/24)

"I had severe hip pain. It had gotten to the point that I could hardly move. After only 6 weeks, my pain is gone, and my energy has increased! Halleluiah!"-April (Start Date 6/18/24)

"4 week update-I am now sleeping 6+hours a night, my neuropathy in my feet is gone, & I have lost 34 lbs. All of my gut inflammation, aches and pains are gone!" -Junk Food Ju**ie (Start Date 4/30/24) New Update-8/13/24-"All of my labwork came back, My lipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels are in the normal range. I am off ALL MEDS. My neuropathy to my feet is healed. Im not constipated anymore. I wal three times a day up hills. Im sleeping 7+ hours a night. I used to sleep 2 hrs and wake up."

"All of my stomach inflammation and bloating is gone, I lost 5 lbs of inflammation, and I feel amazing! (Start Date 6/1/24) -Dollface

"2 week update- my blood pressure is down to normal just in a couple of weeks into the challenge as well as my blood sugar. I'm also not as moody and depressed. (Start Date 6/1/24) New Update 7/22/24-I had hard bump all over my legs and they went away. My cholesterol is great. My A1C is down from 8.7-6.9 and my sugar is down from 250 to 123. My triglycerides are down 90 points. 50 more and I will be at the normal range. I feel amazing!" -Anne Williams

"6 week Update-Lost 42 lbs., I have been off of my meds for cholesterol, sugar, and blood pressure for a moth. Sugars have been good. Awaiting lab results this week."-Mindy (Start Date 6/1/24)

1 month update-"I HAD every symptom of Hashimotos. No energy, losing my hair, coiuldn't lose weight, I was on thyroid medication, and brain fog. I started this challenge and also began swimming laps. At first I swam 5 laps and would have to stop constantly because I was out of breath. No I am swimming 49 laps without stopping, I am off all thyroid medication, I am so full of energy it is rediculous,I have lost 12.5 pounds, and my hair is growing back!"-Sarah (Start Date 7/1/24)

4 week update-"I had over ten autoimmune. I was put on a medical leave of absence from work on June 8th. I was couch bound on and off for 8 months. I couldn't do anything that I wanted. I was in pain and fatigued. I just had back surgery in June for collapsed discs due to inflammation. I was praying for help and Christi ended up on my FYP page on June 10th. We talked on the phone and I decided right then I was going to try this. At 14 days was my turn around. I was able to get up that morning and pick vegetables and water my garden. At day 21 I felt like I was being resurrected back to life and Live my life. I had lost 10 pounds by this point. At day 42, I was back serving in my dad's ministry, taking care of my chickens and my garden. I also was beating my alarm clock in the morning. I am now physically exhausted by the end of the day like a normal person from all the work I did in a day. I am making up for 8 months of lost time. I have been sick for 17 years." -Jules (Start Date June 10th)