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Category Archives: flesh
All lifestyles are not equal. (Is yours working?)
All lifestyles are not equal: –America teaches that there are a vast diversity of lifestyles, however, Christianity teaches that there are only two basic lifestyles. We can live our life following and obeying our thoughts, feelings, opinions, and desires. Or … Continue reading
Posted in alternative lifestyle, America, casting your vote, choice of lifestyle, faith in politics, flesh, fruit of the Spirit, God's government, government, human nature, kingdom of God, lifestyle Christianity, Make America safe again, make straight paths, political choice, political correctness, political dysfunction, political environment, political positions, political views, politics and religion, power of choice, presidential campaign, presidential election, Presidential politics, prochoice, religion, spirituality, straight is the gate and narrow the way, Uncategorized, works of the flesh
Tagged American, choice, Donald Trump, election, evangelicals, Hillary Clinton, lifestyles, minority, politics
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Self-fulfillment is a fantasy (a recipe for misery)
Self-fulfillment is a fantasy. Our self-desires are never fully fulfilled. Self always seeks something more. Even when self gets what it wants and the “rights” that it demands, it immediately cries out for more. Self is continually discontented and constantly … Continue reading
Posted in Christian spirituality, crucify yourself, deny yourself, desires, flesh, flowing in the Spirit, Follow Me, Galatians, Holy Spirit, human rights, I am crucified with Christ, in the Spirit, rights, Salvation Army, self, self-denial, self-destructive behaviors, self-discipline, self-focus, self-importance, self-indulgence, self-mastery, self-regulation, self-restraint, self-sacrifice, self-surrender, self-will, self-worth, selfish desires, selfishness, spiritual formation, spirituality, take up your cross, Train yourself unto godliness., Uncategorized, works of the flesh
Tagged a cause greater than yourself, Christianity, Peace Pilgrim, pursuit of happiness, quotes, recipe, self-fulfillment, walking in the Spirit
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Hearing & doing what the Spirit says . . .
Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the ekklesias (mistranslated as churches in most English language Bibles). –Revelation 2:29. You can move beyond just hearing the Spirit and into actually receiving the Spirit by believing what you heard enough … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Bible verses, deny yourself, flesh, Galatians 3:5, Galatians 5, prompted by the Spirit, Quench not the Spirit, quenching the Spirit, release of the Spirit, self-denial, sensitivity to the Spirit, sowing and reaping, Spirit directed, Spirit-led, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible quotes, Christianity, Galatians, hearing God, Holy Spirit, Walk by the Spirit
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What’s on tap in your kegs?
What’s on tap in your kegs? 2 kegs are on tap in your heart and ready to roll through your life. One keg contains love, joy, & peace — the other keg: anger, misery, & envy. What’ll you have? Should … Continue reading
Posted in flesh, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians, heart, heart care, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit flow, human heart, living water, preference, ready to roll, reaping what you sow, spirit, spiritual flow, works of the flesh
Tagged attitude, choices, feelings, human behavior, kegs, on tap, philosophy, spirituality
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