CHASING BUTTERFLIES JOURNALS Be Different B Y C O N N I E VA N H O R N
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2 NIV).
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t can be challenging for Christians to stand boldly against social norms or actions that go against God’s desires. Besides the courage it takes to be different, we may be concerned that we will be perceived as judgmental or not showing the love of Jesus. But what Jesus did for us requires us to boldly and courageously stand up and be transformed. God desires us to be different! Have you ever stepped back to consider how much our world and culture determine who we are? This is especially true for our younger generation. How do we encourage our younger generation to be different and take on a renewed mind?
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