Revelation, Renewal, Righteousness, Relationship, Replacement This has been a developmental discovery. Initially I had the 3 R’s as my basic foundation. Then another R emerged and so on till I reached this point that there are 5 R’s: Revelation, Renewal, Righteousness, Relationship, Replacement. And they all define the refining process. I fondly call them – […]
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I am a great proponent of applying learning. What function does learning accomplish if it isn’t tested and demonstrated in one’s life? I typically classify any unapplied learning as ‘interesting’ but not of any great use – a kind of learning for learning’s sake, still with some value. But it is in seeing, intentionally, the
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Since we are told to renew our minds… what does this mean? Have you ever thought about the what, how of renewal? Not only the need to renew our mind… nor only the how to renew… but the renew to what? I realize that I’ve written about this before and probably will again… probably because
Do you? Are you completely convinced and confident of what you know? How do you Know what you know? Where’s your proof?! Context. When I am talking about this aspect of knowing, the reference is spiritual. What do you know and believe and act on when it comes from your spiritual knowledge? What are you learning
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about (fill in the blank) and how do we handle this? There are times and situations when we truly can’t do anything about (fill in the blank). I do believe that this can be times of understanding individual responsibility. We can’t assume the decisions for others – only they can (no matter how accurate and/or
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We all have them. I suspect that sometimes we feel as if we are totally surrounded by them with absolutely no way out. Plus, we may not be completely certain how we got here in the first place. What we need to consider, however, is that sometimes we turn what really are only molehills into mountains.
This is a revisit … of sorts. I wrote on this subject back when I was just beginning my blog, 2010. This topic has always been an attitude, mindset, way of interacting that I value, something I aspire to be my personal MO. I said: “It is the critical thinkers that press the boundaries of ‘conventional
“…for the gifts and the calling from God are irrevocable…” (Romans 11:29) “Now concerning spiritual gifts brethren, I do not want you to be unaware…” (1 Corinthians 12:1) Do you know what you believe about spiritual gifts? Equally important… do you know why you believe as you do AND most important, is it scriptural? I
Don’t put them down or misplace them or misuse them. Keep them both at hand and keep them clean and ready. Don’t let the sword be nicked and hammer out any dings in the shield.Ephesians 6 (NKJV): “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, … (12) Therefore take up the whole
Cons? How can there possibly be cons?!!! Cons, in my world of definitions, are: 1. Salvation is not explained, not a focus, and the invitation is never issued 2. The Word is not preached 3. Liberal perspectives are embraced and form the foundation for teachings and actions 4. Discipleship is not
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
