What does that even mean? Do you have any understanding? OK… admittedly, this is undoubtedly an individual definition, but the concept – Practicing Christian – do you have your definition? Let me provide mine so you have a context. Being a Christian is meant to permeate all of who we are, everything and everyone we […]
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away from? or to? If you are running, do you know why? Do you have a direction or a plan in mind… or is it only a (momentary) escape? I’m not trying to dis anyone who is in a state of running, only asking them to reassess if it is necessary… and do they have
That’s the point, yes? If we repent of our words and/or actions, surely our ‘proof’ of our change is a firm vow not to repeat. And then we need to produce fruit from the change (Matthew 3:8). Otherwise, why would we say we are sorry? Do we even mean this? Or is it only a
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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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As I’ve said multiple times in multiple ways… if you don’t know where you are you can’t move to where you want to be. Obvious. However, it seems that we don’t always follow this logic. For some it’s a move along even if we aren’t certain of where we are… or, for that matter, where
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Have you ever thought much about repentance – what it means, why, and how? Do you know the motivation for your, I’m sorry? Why say it if there’s no remorse or the intention of not repeating the behavior/words necessitating forgiveness and hoped for restoration? When you know without a doubt that you did/said wrong/hurtful, what
Scripture tells us that we receive not because we don’t ask. Is this happening in your life? Or is it the next sentence that voids the receiving… “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:3) Soooo, what are you asking for, and are you receiving?
How do you respond to tests? Actually, can one ever ‘enjoy’ being tested? But they are inevitable… aren’t they. However, can you identify when what you are experiencing IS a test v. from your own missteps or (fill in the blank)? Tests are a separate category all to themselves. Tests by definition are designed to
It’s always our assumptions that lead us astray. Yes?! We all know this but we all will insist on doing it anyway. Why? Order. We all seem to need a way of structuring our interactions and actions. It appears to be the foundation to ‘make sense’ of our world. So is it all bad? All
Don’t leave open spaces! If that sounded strange, it really isn’t – but let me explain. Remember the deliverance described In both Matthew and Luke? “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, ‘I will return to my house from
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
