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When others demand that we become the people they want us to be, they force us to destroy the person we really are. It's a subtle kind of murder ... the most loving parents and relatives commit this murder with smiles on their faces. Jim Morrison --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

Have you ever been confused by a Bible teaching that seemed contrary to something else in the Bible? Have you ever read a scripture that seemed to contradict another scripture? We understand the Bible to be a great tool for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy3:16). But he also said that we need to “correctly teach the message of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15). We divide the word whenever we emphasize one scripture over another. So how do we divide the word rightly? In essence there are two questions we should ask when reading any scripture in the Bible: 1. What does this passage mean in light of the finished work of the cross? 2. Who is the writer writing to or about? #iamaheromaker #upriseyourlife #gospel #bible #howto --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

I am in no competition with no one. I have no desire to play the game of being better than anyone. I am simply trying to be better than the person I was yesterday. https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife @iamaheromaker #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

The first and most important of the New Covenant blessings is the complete and total forgiveness of sin. Other blessings include the gift of Christ’s righteousness, holiness, indeed, His very life! All of these blessings testify to God’s Grace, which is one of six ways the new covenant can be distinguished from the old. GOSPEL CIRCLE 002 3 1. ItisaCovenantofGrace In the old law-based covenant you reaped what you sow, but in the new we reap what Christ has sown. In the old you did in order to get, but in the new we get because Christ has done it ALL. This is grace! And grace declares that all is a gift. Every spiritual blessing is ours in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 1:3). 2. It is a Covenant of Rest Under the Old it was do, do, do, but in the New it’s done, done ,done. Faith is a rest, not a work. Is our right not our duty. Only when we rest in the finished work of Calvary can God begin His good work in us. And as His grace abounds, good works abound (2 Corinthians 9:8). Good works don’t produce faith — it never has it never will — but faith produces good works. 3. It’s a Covenant of New Life Old covenant preaching will make you stupid and harden your heart to the goodness of God (2 Corinthians 3:14). But New Covenant preaching removes the veil and reveals the Glory of God. As you behold him you become like him, transformed by the Holy Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18). Under the old, the best you could hope for was self-improvement that never lasts. But in the new, you become new (2 Corinthians 5:17) — a brand new person with a new heart and a new spirit. You are born of the Spirit, you are no longer a prisoner of sin, but a co-heir with Christ. 4. It’s a Covenant of Union In the Old Covenant God lived in a temple that you could never enter anyway, but in the new, you are the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 3:16). You are one with the Lord and as he is — Holy, righteous, and perfect forever — so are you in this world (1 John 4:17). You don’t need more faith, more anointing, more of God, more fasting, more Bible. That’s old covenant thinking. You are complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10). In the new, growth happens as we acknowledge every good thing that is already ours in Christ (Philemon 1:6) In the old, growth happens with your ability to keep up with the rules. 5. It is a Covenant You Can Never Break The old covenant was underwritten by your weak promises to God, but the new rests on the “better promises” of God himself (Hebrews 8:6). In the old you loved God and forgave others because it was commanded of you to receive it from God, but in the new you love and forgive because He first loved and forgave you. The old covenant was between God and Israel, but the new covenant is between God and God. God holds up both ends of this “contract,” he swore by himself and gave us His Spirit as a guarantee of what is to come (2 Corinthians 1:22). Under the old covenant, you were blessed if you obeyed, but under the new you are blessed because Christ obeyed. Your salvation is eternally secured because it is Jesus who saves and keeps you, not your works, not your obedience, not your faithfulness. 6. It is a Covenant that Reveals your Father’s Heart God gave grace to the first man Adam and called him a son (Luke 3:38), but Adam ran and hid. God gave grace to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but the children of Israel said, “No thank you. We rather do it our way.” At Mount Sinai the children of Israel swapped a covenant based on God’s faithfulness for one based on their own. “We will do whatever you command us to do.” They said (Exodus 19:8). But it was the forbidden tree all over again, and that broke our Father’s heart. An old covenant emphasis on rules will cause you to see God as a bookkeeper recording all your sins, and as a judge condemning your mistakes. But Jesus tells you today: “Hey, God is not like that! He’s your Heavenly Father who loves you and holds nothing against you. He longs for his prodigals to return home.” --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

1. God forgives ALL our sins (Matthew 26:28, Acts 13:38) and remembers them no more (Hebrews 8:12, 10:17). Our sins are not just “covered” by the blood of bulls and goats nor the blood of Jesus; they are carried and done away, deleted, removed with by the Lamb of God (John 1:29). In terms of justification, it is just as if we never committed those sins. 2. God promises to never be angry with us again (Isaiah 54:8-9) Unlike the obsolete covenant of Law, the New Covenant is an everlasting covenant of Love and Peace (Isaiah 54:10, 55:3). God will never stop being good to you! (Jeremiah 32:40) Let that sink in... 3. God qualifies us (Colossians 1:12). It is no longer about what we DO (Law covenant) or who we are related to (Covenant with Abraham). In the new, it’s all about JESUS and what He has DONE for us. 4. God promises to be with us (Ezekiel 37:27), takes a hold of us and never lets go (Philippians 3:12, Jude 24). In the old, God’s presence came and went, but in the new He has promised to never leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5) Your security is not based on what you do but on what He has done and is now doing in you. So now you can be confident that He who began a good work in you will complete it (Philippians 1:6). Nothing can separate you from His love (Romans 8:39). 5. God blesses us with Christ’s perfect righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21). Righteousness is not something to earn, rather something to receive, and in Him we already have it! Romans 5:17) 6. God gives us the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and guide us to all truth (John 14:26, 16:13). We no longer need priests to mediate for us, for we can all know the Lord (Jeremiah 31:34). What Peter said is true, we are His royal priests (1 Peter 2:9). 7. God is for us and not against us (Romans 8:31). God justifies us and there is now no more condemnation (Romans 8:1). When we sin, Jesus doesn’t judge us, he defends us and empowers us to go and sin no more (1 John 2:1, Titus 2:12). He abundantly supplies all our needs so that we might enjoy life to the full (John 10:10, Philippians 4:19). 8. God empowers us to overcome the enemy (1 John 5:4). We have his delegated authority over demons and disease (Mark 16:17). Living under His divine protection and grace we are destined to reign in life (Romans 5:17). 9. God offers us His rest (Hebrews 4:10-11). Under the Old Covenant it was do, do, do, but under the New Covenant it’s done, done ,done. 10. God gives us eternal life (Romans 6:23). Because Christ lives, we can truly live! He din’t give us a “better” life, He gave us His very own life! We don't have an upgraded version of our past life, we have the life of Christ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

What is the gospel? Many answer can be given. Many opinions can be formed. Many theologies can be preached. But The Gospel is the declaration of a happy God who came near to gives us a new life. The Gospel can be resumed in one word, Jesus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

Is there a separation between God and us? Did sin really separated me from God? Is there a daily battle I have to fight in order to be spiritual? Do I have to make an effort to be closer to heaven? Just a few question I had before but have been answered now. Thanks to the incarnation of Christ he reconciled all things back to Him. Yes that includes you, and our daily mundane tasks. #iamaheromaker #upriseyourlife #dualism #greekphilosophy #separationfromgod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

You always wondered how you could improve your conversations? 1. Focus. 
Give the other person all of your attention. Don’t multitask. 
 2. Don’t be condescending.
Don’t just tell them how much you disagree with them, also point the things you agree with. Give real feedback. 
 3. Use open ended questions.
Don’t just ask “so did that make you feel angry?” Instead open the expand the conversation “how did that make you feel?
 4. Go with the flow.
New ideas and thoughts are going to come to mind, be open to follow them. Specially if they are the other persons thoughts.
 5. If you don’t know it, say it.
You don’t have to know everything.
 6. Don’t make it about you.
If they tell you something that happened to them don’t balance the situation saying of yeah that’s happened to me also…. make it about them not about you.
 7. Don’t repeat yourself.
It could give a bad impression on the other party and it can get pretty boring. 
 8. Focus on The Why and Who not on the What.
People don’t care about details, names, days, time, etc. Details make the story less interesting. People care about you, not the details.
 9. Listen.
Listen to understand not just to reply.
 10. Be brief.
“A good conversation is like a mini skirt; short enough to retain interest, but long enough to cover the subject.”
 11. BONUS: FORD method. What to talk about? 1. Family 2. Occupation 3. Recreation 4. Dreams. Send em an email: iamaheromaker@gmail.com Facebook, Youtube & Instagram: @iamaheromaker .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife @iamaheromaker #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

We all have voices we listen to, friends, mentors, people we admire or follow on social media. I want to present a question, what about the voices in your head? Do you listen to them? These internal voices don’t speak, whisper or scream just to manipulate and control you. Not all the voices we hear are positive pushing us forward to our destiny, and that also applies to the internal voices in our head. In the first episode we discussed the voices of Doubt, Fear and of the Victim. In this final part of the episode we will be discussing 3 voices: 1. The Voice of Offense 2. The Voice of Satisfaction 3. The Voice of Condemnation “Life ain’t happening to you, it’s happening for you.” ... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife @iamaheromaker #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

We all have voices we listen to, friends, mentors, people we admire or follow on social media. I want to present a question, what about the voices in your head? Do you listen to them? These internal voices don’t speak, whisper or scream just to manipulate and control you. Not all the voices we hear are positive pushing us forward to our destiny, and that also applies to the internal voices in our head. In this first part of the episode we will be discussing 3 voices: 1. The Voice of Doubt 2. The Voice of Fear 3. The Voice of the Victim Tune in next time for the second and final part of this episode! ... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife @iamaheromaker #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

Please, whatever you do, do not stop believing, and above all things, don't stop believing in yourself. Don’t do it. Here are three ways for you to fix your unbelief: 1. Start setting small reasonable goals and fulfill them. 2. Look at the mirror and say: I believe in you! 3. Stop speaking negatively Remember is going to take time for your subconscious to start “believing” it, so don’t cease. #iamaheromaker #upriseyourlife --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

This episode is sponsored by Emmanuel Quesada Life Coach. Click on the link below to schedule a free coaching assessment or, for a faster response send him a message via Facebook. (Don’t forget to mention Uprise Your Life to take advantage of a 25% off) https://linktr.ee/emmanuel.quesada ***** Our main concern when we offend someone that we really care about is if things can ever be the same way as before. Also many questions may arise, here are my main points: Should I Even try regaining their trust? Yes, because uncertainty will kill you. If you never try, you will never know if the issue could get fixed. Is it worth it? Absolutely. Even if things don’t come back as they used to before, at least you will become a better person and will feel better about yourself. Is it possible for them to trust me again? Yes and no. It all depends on three things. 1 Your approach. 2 What you did and the consistency of it. 3 the attitude and belief of the person you are trying to regain the trust from. Lastly, remember that we can’t avoid to get hurt nor offended but it is a good thing because it definitely builds your character by learning how to deal with the offense. .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

Being Under Construction is annoying, time consuming, and frustrating. But many times it is necessary whether it is to fix a road or a building. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

Solo tienes una vida, ¿por qué no vivirla al máximo? En este episodio, observaremos 20 sugerencias para que puedas maximizar y disfrutar tu vida. (No olvides tomar notas)***** 20 consejos para maximizar y disfrutar tu vida. En caso de que no tomes notas, aquí están mis notas personales. (Click Here For English Episode) Vive una vida sencilla. No tienes que impresionar a nadie. Sonríe más. Tu sonrisa puede alegrar el día de alguien. Ríe más a menudo. La risa es contagiosa ¡Rie! Pasa más tiempo con las personas que te hacen sonreír y reír. Sé exigente con las personas a las que llamas amigos. Siéntate en silencio, y piensa. Piensa en cosas buenas. Envía un mensaje de texto a alguien que ames y dile cuánto significa para ti. Es 2019 enviándoles un mensaje de texto, claro que si puedes decirlo en persona, hazlo entonces. Lee las autobiografías de las personas que te inspiran o síguelas en las redes sociales. Personalmente sigo a las personas que me inspiran en Instagram. Haz una cosa a la vez. El enfoque es una habilidad esencial para el éxito. Hazlo lo mejor que puedas. Estarás feliz de haberlo dado todo lo que tienes. Celebra una vez que lo haz logrado. No te olvides de celebrar tus logros, aunque parezcan insignificantes. Haz algo bueno para alguien. Hagamos de este mundo un lugar mejor, ¿vale? ¡No te cuesta nada! Respira profundo. Es importante para tu salud mental, emocional y física. Tómate un tiempo para reflexionar. Reflexiona sobre la vida, dónde estabas y dónde estás ahora. Visualízate como tu mejor version. ¡Eres maravilloso! Nunca olvides eso. Programa tiempo de inactividad. Haga un tiempo en solitario y simplemente relájese, pero por favor programelo o de lo contrario nunca lo hará. Sal a caminar. ¡Eso mejora tu vida en muchas áreas! Ordena / haz algo diferente. Rompe la rutina de vez en cuando. En tareas críticas, toma el camino de mayor resistencia. Evita la ruta fácil; Te llevará a la mediocridad. La resistencia construye tu carácter. Haz que la diversión sea tu máxima prioridad. Tienes una vida, tómala en serio. Tienes una vida, no te la tomes tan en serio. Comparte este podcast con alguien que amas. Elevta tu vida y ayuda a otros a hacer lo mismo compartiendo este podcast. .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker #ElevaTuVida --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

Do you want a better future? I believe the answer is yes, of course! But did you know to change your future, you must redefine your past?***** How to create a better future Redefine your past You can’t change your past but surely you can give it a new meaning. Take responsibility Your future is in your hands, and only in your hands. Break away from limiting beliefs Any belief that is stoping you from moving forward must be deleted from your mind. Discover your weaknesses, strengths, and limits Sometimes we tend to underestimate our weaknesses and over estimate our strengths. Make better choices today You are technically already living in the future now because everything you do today will affect your tomorrow. Be grateful This is key to creating a better future. Period. .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

How do culture and our belief system affect how we see money? Why does money make people evil? Is money the root of all evil? Today we tackle the subject of money! Let's find some answers, shall we? Money is an exciting thing because it causes controversy in many social circles. I started learning more about money just recently, and I am amazed at how much people tend to misunderstand it. Let me be straight up. Money is not evil; our hearts are, therefore, we tend to be more evil once we get money into our hands. Why? Because money is neutral, money is not bad nor good; it is up to what use you give it. Money only amplifies who you are. If you are selfish without money, it will only be amplified once you get some cash. The more money you get, the more noticeable it will become. The same is true for a loving and caring person; it will only be amplified with money because now he can increase his giving and caring for others. I respect money because it allows me to provide for myself and the ones I care about, but there is a fine line between respecting it and coveting it. Please do not cross it. If money "makes" someone evil, it just exposed who they already are. .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

You only have one life, why not live it up to the max? In this episode, we will go over 20 tips so you can maximize and enjoy your life. (Don't forget to take notes)***** 20 Tips To Maximize And Enjoy Your Life. In case you didn't take notes, here are my personal notes. Live a simple life. You don't have to impress anyone. Smile more. It can make someone's day. Laugh more often. Laughter is contagious, laugh! Spend more time with people who make you smile and laugh. Be picky of the people you call friends. Sit in silence, and think. Think about good things. Text someone you love and tell them how much they mean to you. It might not be the same as telling them in person, but it's 2019 send them a text. Read autobiographies of people who inspire you or follow them in social media. I personally follow people who inspire me on Instagram. Do one thing at a time. Focus is an essential skill. Do it to the best of your ability. You will be happy you gave it all you got. Celebrate getting it done. Don't forget to celebrate your accomplishments, even if they seem insignificant. Do something nice for someone. (Sorry I skipped it) Let's make this world a better place, shall we? It is free! Take a deep breath. It is fit for your mental, emotional, and physical health. Take some time to reflect. Reflect on life, where you were, and where you are now. Visualize you as your most badass self. You are awesome! Don't ever forget that. Schedule downtime. Make some solo time and just relax, but please schedule it or else you won't ever do it. Go for a walk. It improves your life in many areas! Order/do something different. Break the routine now and then. On critical tasks, take the path of most resistance. Avoid the easy route; it will lead to mediocrity. Resistance builds up your character. Make fun your top priority. You have one life, take it seriously. You have one life don't take it to serious. Share this podcast with someone you love. Uprise your life and help others to do the same by sharing this podcast. .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

¿Qué es una mentalidad mediocre? Yo lo defino como una forma de pensar muy pobre, de baja calidad, sin mucho valor o algo bueno que aportar. En este episodio descubriremos como identificar y romper esa mentalidad.***** ¿Qué es una mentalidad mediocre? Es una forma de pensar muy pobre, de baja calidad, sin mucho valor o algo bueno que aportar. ¿Cómo reconocer una mentalidad mediocre? 1. Siempre encuentra problemas para cada solución, ven las espinas en lugar de los petalos. 2 Siempre está hablando negativo, nunca tienen algo positivo que aportar a una conversación. 3. Siempre tiene un carácter de víctima, siempre culpan a otros. ¿Cómo podemos salir de una mentalidad mediocre? 1. Tomar una decisión de cambiar y tomar pasos pequeños aunque sea dificil. 2. Esperar a algo externo que suceda y cause un trauma muy fuerte, (no recomendable). Independientemente de cual forma elijas, nunca podras romper esa mentalidad si no tomas acción. ¡Asi que animo! ¡A tomar acción! .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker #ElevaTuMente --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

This Friday the 5th To celebrate my birthday I will be launching the first episode 100% in Spanish. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support

The world we live in is so performance driven that many times we block ourselves from greater things because we are so afraid to fail. But guess what!!! You don't have to get it right!***** The world we live in is so performance driven that many times we block ourselves from greater things because we are so afraid to fail. But guess what!!! You don't have to get it right! The fear of messing up freezes us from starting projects, from making new friends, from getting a promotion at work, starting a relationship or from losing weight. It doesn't matter what it is, please understand that you don't have to get it right, but you undoubtedly have to get it started. As you start making mistakes, you will become better at what you do, but you'll never get better if there are no mistakes to learn from. So go ahead! Do not be afraid to fail; it is okay to get it wrong. .... https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife #UpriseYourLife #iamaheromaker --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/upriseyourlife/support