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Faith Advice

Faith’s like fire. Don’t let it be like ice. Whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) What does it mean to believe in Jesus? Faith advice: Don’t let your faith be like ice. If … Continue reading →

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Beyond Church-Boredom

I believe that the body of Christ has been given the keys to the kingdom of Heaven– to the invisible government of God. Unfortunately, we have bound each other to religious tradition and casual formalism (2 Timothy 3:5) instead of … Continue reading →

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Drink This In

People are made in God’s image . . . but. God’s image in people is faded, twisted, and distorted, but it’s not deleted. If you will diligently search for the slightest glimmer of God’s image in everyone you meet, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Open-Hearted People

Open-hearted people welcome unguarded human connection. They spread warmth and kindness wherever they go. They look beyond other people’s words, behaviors, and appearance seeking to see the image of God in them. This hard-hearted world needs open-hearted people. The joy … Continue reading →

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The Path I’ve Taken Has Brought Me To This

A Fire Alarm and Trumpet Sound Church attendance without discipleship is:* Listening to a talk about Jesus instead of becoming more like Him, (2 Corinthians 3:18)* A passive audience without participatory interactive action, (James 1:22-25)* A lecture instead of a … Continue reading →

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True Transformation

True transformation is the best gift ever. Plastic surgery can change the body, but it can only make a superficial difference because it’s unable to literally transform the human heart. (Jeremiah 17:9) Genuine transformation empowers a person to joyfully live … Continue reading →

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Hope For People Who Feel Unworthy

Unworthiness is to be undeserving. Maybe you’re doing better than you deserve. Three great people in the Bible were deeply aware of their unworthiness. Isaiah said: ““Woe to me! I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, … Continue reading →

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Counterfeit Christianity Isn’t Legit

True Christianity is patriotic only to the invisible, international kingdom of God which is the internal government of God in human hearts and lives that are radically surrendered to the risen King Jesus. The true Gospel deals with sin. (Matthew … Continue reading →

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It’s Easy to Unintentionally Break the Law

Whether intentionally or unintentionally it’s easy to break the law. I’ve done both. God’s laws are especially easy for us humans to disobey. That’s called sin. When the body of Christ gathers, confession of sin should be common. “Therefore, confess … Continue reading →

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Seeking Truth & Avoiding Wolves

I want to live in truth and avoid deception. That’s very hard to do and I’ve never been fully successful at it. However, I have found two great sources that ring true within my inner depths: The great Shepherd of … Continue reading →

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