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Spiritual Gusher Or Spiritual Stopper
Are you a spiritual gusher or a Spirit stopper? Perhaps these thoughts, based on the words of an ancient prophet, can help you answer that question. (See Isaiah, chapter 35.) When God gushes forth from the depths of the human … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, evidence for God, Isaiah, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation, spiritual growth, spiritual skills, spiritual warfare, supernatural, voice of God
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Confronting The Christmas Claims — Conscious Contact With God
The original Christmas is full of contact with God. The ordinary becomes the extraordinary as people encounter God’s Presence and power. A physical new star in the heavens becomes a messenger from Heaven, directing wise men hundreds of miles to … Continue reading
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A Name For The Sunday After Thanksgiving (And Words In The Night)
Someone is naming all the days after the day set aside to give thanks to God. Let’s see, there’s Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But what about the Sunday after Thanksgiving Day? I have a name … Continue reading
Posted in awe, Bible, Black Friday, blog, Catherine Booth, Christ, Christianity, Christmas, Christmas Eve, Cyber Monday, glory, God, gratitude, lifestyles, popular culture, Quotations, Quotes, Reason For The Season, religion, Small Business Saturday, soul, The Salvation Army, Uncategorized, words
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It’s Time For A God-ward Gaze
Some people stare at problems and are defeated by despair. Other people set their eyes on pleasure and are overcome by destructive desires. I want to gaze at God and glimpse His glory. Moses did. “To quote the writer of Hebrews; “By … Continue reading
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It’s Time For Another Jesus Movement (Original Thoughts On Organic Church)
We need another Jesus movement, however, if we don’t allow Jesus to move in and direct His church, how can we expect Jesus to move in the world? But, when we allow Jesus the actual freedom to personally direct our gatherings, we … Continue reading
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Life’s Most Magic Moment?
Life is full of many magic moments — childhood memories, camp experiences, spiritual experiences, personal accomplishments, family gatherings, hard-won success, travel experiences, first crush, first date, first kiss, engagement, wedding, and so many more. However, one magic moment trumps them … Continue reading
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What Skin Color Is Your Church?
Here is a question for you: What skin color is your church? Should churches that represent Heaven and all of its glorious human diversity (people from “every kindred and every tribe”) be able to be identified by the prominent skin … Continue reading
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