Tag Archives: spiritual maturity

Go Beyond Misunderstood Christianity

Blindly accepting the religious status quo, inherited traditions, and hand-me-down beliefs traps many people in misunderstanding. The present-day power and reality of the risen Jesus is often buried under the weight of religious misunderstanding. It’s no fun to be misunderstood. … Continue reading

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Beyond Worry!

I misunderstood Christianity until I discovered that . . . Christianity is: * Listening to Jesus, “My sheep hear My voice.”* Doing what He says, “If you love Me, keep My commandments.”* An ongoing awareness of the presence of the … Continue reading

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Be Inspired!

Religious traditions or heart-to-heart togetherness? Which truly inspires? Many Christians throughout history have set aside God’s 50+ New Testament “one another” commandments in order to observe their own Sunday morning traditions. (Mark 7:9) Instead of assembling together to “spur one … Continue reading

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25 Flow of God Circuit Breakers

1) Pride,2) Self-righteousness,3) Religious control,4) Guilt,5) Sin,6) Consumerism,7) Fear,8) Anger,9) Hatred,11) Politics,12) Stubbornness,12) Impatience,13) Negativity,14) Unbelief,15) Lies,16) Injustice,17) Impurity,18) Disrespect,19) Anxiety,20) Worry,21) Unkindness,22) Disobedience,23) Rebellion,24) Love of wealth,25) Self-focus. Another powerful way to quench the Holy Spirit is to systematize … Continue reading

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I’m Pursuing What Money Can’t Buy

Do you have enough of King Jesus? Christians are supposed to focus on Jesus, not on any mere human being or any mere thing. Is the risen Christ moment-by-moment ruling and reigning within you as your King of Kings and … Continue reading

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I Want to Erace Deception from My Mind

We live in a world full of deception. There are many people and forces in this world that are intentionally trying to deceive people. As human beings our own mind and heart can deceive us. We greatly need discernment so … Continue reading

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The Ideal Life

Awake O sleeper. Let the everliving resurrected Jesus Christ upgrade you from within. (Ephesians 5:14) Awaken to the presence and power of the risen Jesus unceasingly living and working in and through you. (Philippians 2:12) Awaken to God’s calling on … Continue reading

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A Joyful Heart Is My Ideal Day

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” My ideal day is to have a joyful and grateful heart that is so contagious that I spread joy to everyone I meet. I have trained … Continue reading

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I Want to Help People Purchase Mental Wealth

There are many thieves that constantly strive to steal our mental wealth — the riches of inner peace, contentment, satisfaction, joy, appreciation, gratitude, harmonious relationships, and self-control. Most of us humans have never learned to successfully set up a security … Continue reading

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Training to be Fruitful

This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.” (1 John 3:11) Let’s do it now. Christ-followers let’s train to love better every time we gather. It’s not enough just to hear more sermons … Continue reading

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