Category Archives: ekklesia

I Search For My Beautiful Place

The Misunderstanding of Christianity — My Search for The Beautiful Place Where People Gather to Let Jesus Lead Them The Bible tells Christians to meet together to encourage one another (Hebrews 10:24-25) and allow people to share (1 Corinthians 14:26) … Continue reading

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There’s No Excuse To Hide

The Bible calls on Christians to walk in the light. (Ephesians 5:8-10) Light exposes things. To walk in the light is to allow the hidden things in your heart to be exposed. It is to “confess your sins to each … Continue reading

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9 Greek Words That Can Set Your Heart on Fire

The world today is awash in technology. The English word technology comes from two Greek words: tekhne meaning “skill” and logia meaning “the study of.” Yet with all of our technology, knowledge, and skills our hearts aren’t filled with love, … Continue reading

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Make God Your Chief Chef!

God is a chef who is looking for people to be His Spirit-prompted ingredients. (Romans 8:14) He wants to bring Christians together to demonstrate His glorious presence and power. (1 Corinthians 2:4) Be an interactive ingredient in the body of … Continue reading

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Finding “House Church” in Spanish

Last night God led me to a small group of amazing people who are “gentle and humble of heart.” Here is how He did it: Last Saturday I felt prompted to go to Plaza Marichi in Nashville. It’s a big … Continue reading

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I’m Pursuing What Money Can’t Buy

Do you have enough of King Jesus? Christians are supposed to focus on Jesus, not on any mere human being or any mere thing. Is the risen Christ moment-by-moment ruling and reigning within you as your King of Kings and … Continue reading

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Ekklesia Extinguishes Fear And Self-Doubt Replacing it With Christ’s Presence

It’s time for Christians to “do the stuff” “Having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.” (2 Timothy 3:5) Instead, go and make disciples (Matthew 28:19) and train them to daily do … Continue reading

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God’s Big Little Meeting

A Christian Challenge(Hold a Christ-Centered Encouragement Group) 1) Gather 3 or more people. 2) Sit in a circle. 3) Explain the guidelines. (Let’s all listen to Jesus. If you feel an inner prompting that aligns with the Bible, obey it. … Continue reading

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Heart-To-Heart Connection Gives Me Direction

Healing and inner peace come from confession, not from concealment. From heart-to-heart connection, not from a theological analysis. When Adam and Eve tried to hide their sin from God, He asked: “Where are you?” God knew where they were hiding. … Continue reading

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The Name Above Every Name

“Abruptly Jesus broke into prayer: ‘Thank You, Father, Lord of Heaven and Earth. You’ve concealed Your ways from sophisticates and know-it-alls, but spelled them out clearly to ordinary people. Yes, Father, that’s the way You like to work.’” (Matthew 11:25-26 … Continue reading

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