Category Archives: God

Lost Words Of Jesus Christ

Here are some lost, ignored, or forgotten words of Jesus Christ: “Unless you repent, you too will all perish,” has been lost to the idea of self-approval. “Watch out for false prophets,” has been lost to the concept that anybody who … Continue reading

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The Best, Least-Known Book In America — The Philokalia

You have probably never heard of the book that I consider to be the best, least-known book in America. It is very long — 5 volumes. It was written originally in Greek. A facebook group about this book has a … Continue reading

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Is God Like Map Quest Or A GPS?

Some people think that God is like Map Quest:  He gives you directions, a plan, instructions.  Then you study them and figure out how to follow them, if you want to.  (And/or you go to weekly meetings and listen to someone … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit Quenchers — How We Stop God From Working

One of the most ignored commands in the New Testament consists of 4 simple words:  “Quench not the Spirit.”  When we read the New Testament book of Acts, we see the amazing power and vitality of the unquenched Holy Spirit — … Continue reading

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How Did The Church At Antioch Launch A Great Missionary Work?

There were five leaders in the church at Antioch.  The five guys sharing leadership were:  Barnabas, who had a reputation as an encourager; Simeon called Niger (good chance he was of black African descent); Lucius of Cyrene which is currently a … Continue reading

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What They Are Saying About Berry Street

“The Salvation Army Berry Street Worship Center is a wonderful place where the Love of God is very evident! and the Spirit of God too! You will not leave without knowing that!” –Felicia Knox “Every time Shane, Seth and I … Continue reading

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Did The Apostles’ Decision Demolish The Church In Jerusalem?

After Pentecost the church in Jerusalem quickly grew into a mega church with at least 5,000 men (Acts 4:4) plus thousands of women and children.  The Apostles were daily distributing food to widows, but some people began to complain because they … Continue reading

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Do Churches Confine Christianity To Ear Relevance?

Have churches confined Christianity to ear relevance?  Have we turned our faith into a collection of religious ideas that we listen to on Sunday mornings rather than a lifestyle of interaction with and obedience to our living Savior?  Are we hearers of the word … Continue reading

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Who’s My #1 Greatest American? William Lloyd Garrison

The PBS serises, The Abolitionists, is about 5 American anti-slavery activists:  Angelina Grimke, William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglas, John Brown, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The series includes two of my Top 10 Greatest Americans Who is my greatest American of … Continue reading

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Wow! Wild, Wise Words Written By Hosea

“When the Lord began to speak through Hosea, the Lord said to him . . .” “There is no faithfulness, no love, no acknowledgment of God in the land.  There is only cursing, lying and murder, stealing and adultery; they … Continue reading

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