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Category Archives: Essays/Teachings
Going Deeper
When God turns up the heat… When a painful relationship cripples you… When temptation seems too much bear… When you feel restless in your faith… When attaining that lifetime goal leaves you emptier than you were before… When you can’t … Continue reading
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Do I Live a Double Life?
“Do I live a double life?” …What a great question to ask ourselves. A double life means that we behave one way around those we’re accountable to and another way when we’re alone. Some of us may behave honorably at … Continue reading
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Tagged broken heart, double life, double mindedness, James 1:7-8
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Internalizing the Cross
When we wear a cross, it represents our crucifixion with Christ. But jewelry is only an external symbol of crucifixion. What about internal crucifixion, the crucifixion of the soul? When we follow Christ, we follow in His footsteps and walk where … Continue reading
The Veil of the Law
2 Corinthians 3:15-17 15 Yes, down to this [very] day whenever Moses is read, a veil lies upon their minds and hearts. 16 But whenever a person turns [in repentance] to the Lord, the veil is stripped off and taken away. 17 Now the Lord … Continue reading
How We Are Like Jesus
In this world, we are like Jesus (1 Jn 4:17b). But how can we be like Him with all of our bad habits and sinful mistakes? God is spirit (John 4:24). He sees us with spiritual eyes. When we were … Continue reading
Emotions
Emotions! Whether we choose to feel them or not, our souls are filled with emotions. We may think we’re not supposed to have them, then we don’t know what to do with them. Let’s put emotions in context: Emotions don’t … Continue reading
Spirit
Years ago, my three oldest daughters loved watching the Dreamworks movie, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron (2002). One afternoon, I finally sat, and with the eyes of a child of God, watched it with them. The adventuresome movie surprisingly lifted … Continue reading
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Tagged adversity, bondage, eagles, Holy Spirit, horses, jesus christ, religion, sabbath rest, Spirit the movie, spiritual growth
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Prayers for Authenticity
LORD, please heal my heart and teach my soul with your mercy and grace so that my head and heart meet at my lips and I speak the truth in love (Eph. 4:15). LORD, please help me overcome fear and … Continue reading
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Tagged authenticity, be real, community, freedom, healing, take off the mask, unity
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The Gentleness of God
At Midweek service the other day, the pastor asked us what was our favorite characteristic of God. My favorite characteristic of God would have to be His gentleness. It’s interesting for me to realize that apart from my relationship with God, … Continue reading
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Tagged fruit of Spirit, gentleness of God, Good Shepherd, Psalm 23
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Depart From Me
Arguably, these are the most horrifying words in all of Scripture, “Depart from Me; I never knew you…” (Matt. 7:23). These words of Christ are taken from the seventh chapter of the book of Matthew and are prophesied to be spoken directly … Continue reading
Sinning Against Yourself
Do you ever call yourself stupid? Do you call yourself an idiot? Do you condemn yourself for certain things? Do you get angry at yourself when you fail? If so, you’re sinning against yourself. In Matthew 22:36-40, Christ answers one … Continue reading
You Are Not Your Sin
Here is a true concept that can strengthen your walk of faith: YOU ARE NOT YOUR SIN! Unfortunately, this truth is not common knowledge in the faith. Many mistakenly believe that they are their sin. If you live under this … Continue reading
