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The year on the bus
It was about a year ago I was challenged by the Spirit to simplify my life a little more. Because we live in a metro area that has decent transportation alternatives, I knew it wasn’t a huge sacrifice. To that point I rarely used the old car I had, trying to utilize the bus as much as possible, as well…
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Blessed are the peacemakers
We’re good at picking sides to determine who is “right” and who is “wrong.” And when it comes to the Middle East, we are REALLY good at it. But for people, especially Christians, IN the conflict areas, there are different prayers. It is not about praying over who is “right” or “wrong.” It is learning to pray what Jesus asked…
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We want to see Jesus the way WE want to see Jesus
Philip wanted to see the Father. He basically says to Jesus, “Okay, just show us the Father! That will be enough!” Jesus basically says back, “Have you not been paying attention at all?” We have our mindset of what it would be like for Jesus to “show up,” so when Jesus finally DOES come by and reveals himself to us,…
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Verses that STILL aggravate me
These verses (and all cross references like them) STILL aggravate me. They irritate. Agitate. Chafe. And I can’t get around them! 12 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. 13 Whatever you ask in my name, this I will…
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Our Silence is Deafening
It is amazing how much the news is consumed with conflicts in the Middle East when it comes to Jews/Muslims or even Muslims/Muslims, but when it comes to Christians… The tragedy of Mosul is finally getting some coverage. More and more Christians are showing some solidarity (finally) by showing the Arabic sign for “Nazarene” on their profile pics. It’s honestly…
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Knowing it is well with my soul
13 A joyful heart brightens one’s face, but a troubled heart breaks the spirit. 14 An understanding heart seeks knowledge; but fools feed on folly. 15 All the days of the needy are hard, but a happy heart has a continual feast. (Prov. 15:13-15) These verse are good indicators in my own life to know if it is well with my soul. When…
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Prayers for the Day
Give me a pure heart — that I may see Thee, A humble heart — that I may hear Thee, A heart of love — that I may serve Thee, A heart of faith — that I may abide in Thee. (Dag Hammarskjold)
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Getting past the “high” and moving into the routine of his presence
I am Pentecostal. We live for the experience. When I see things advertised on Facebook for some Pentecostal service, youth service, etc., the hype words are always there. EPIC! UBER EPIC! CUTTING EDGE! DON’T MISS THIS ONE! (or the next one… or the next one…) I am soaking in Richard Foster’s little book, Sanctuary of the Soul, again. He relates…
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Quit praying for healing
As a Pentecostal who believes in healing, this thought strikes me today: Quit praying for healing. When Peter and John walked by the lame man in Acts 3, it wasn’t a matter of asking for healing. It wasn’t a matter of giving alms. Both were possible options in that moment. What is needed is a sensitivity to the Spirit to what to do…
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Hearing the Voice of God
Breathe through the heat of our desire Thy coolness and Thy balm; Let sense be dumb, let flesh retire; Speak through the earthquake, wind, and fire, O still, small voice of calm. (John Greenleaf Whittier) Be still before the Lord. Wait patiently for him. (Ps. 37:7) He always ready… and willing… to speak. It is us who need to be…
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