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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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A Quick Quiz and A Challenge

How many Bible verses do you see referenced in the following paragraph? In the comments, can you list the book, chapter, and verse for each Scripture reference you see? The more I have fought my thoughts and sought to have … Continue reading

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What Is Christianity Really?

So, what is Christianity? (The conclusion of “The Misunderstanding of Christianity.”) The New Testament is about the beginnings and the beliefs of Christianity. To read it with a humble and receptive heart is to notice a great difference between the … Continue reading

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Let Your Heart & Life Travel With God

Do you misunderstand Christianity? To misunderstand Christianity is to miss out on the life-enriching fruit and the life-empowering gifts of the Spirit. It is to set aside the Holy Spirit’s inward leading for following your own opinions, desires, and feelings. … Continue reading

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This Surprise Wasn’t Fiction

A Great Surprise (Part 10 of “The Misunderstanding of Christianity”) After 5 1/2 years of my working at The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) and 3 years of Ernie serving as the Director of their Nashville community center, a … Continue reading

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Find God’s Reasons for What You’re Going Through

Prayer Walking with The Salvation Army Flag (Part 9 of The Misunderstanding of Christianity) Ernie and I continued to learn, step-by-step, that the more we walk in the Spirit and let God lead us beyond the bonds of bound-up religion, … Continue reading

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Pride is Life’s Greatest Ride (Is A Myth)

I never really believed it, but growing up I was surrounded by the attitude that pride is life’s greatest ride. Adults like to tell children to be proud. “Be proud of yourself. Be proud of your family. Be proud of … Continue reading

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Mind-Altering Media

Media regularly consumed leaves life-altering imprints on the human mind and soul. For better or worse it molds a person mentally, emotionally, and spiritually into its own image. Little by little, day by day, you think, speak, feel, and act … Continue reading

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More Truth, Less Lying

The truth is lying’s easy. Lying requires no special knowledge, skill, or ability. It comes naturally. There are several types of Lies Which ones do you tell? 1) The intentional lie is when a person knows he is lying and … Continue reading

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The Language of Faith

The language of faith is so much more than words. It’s body language. It speaks through action. It demonstrates its belief in and love for God through consistent acts of kindness and deeds of compassion. It doesn’t just hear a … Continue reading

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