being the church
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself This Easter
10 Questions to Ask Yourself: 1. When I wake up on Resurrection Sunday morning, how will I be different? 2. Is there a habit or sin in my life that repeatedly gets in the way of loving God with my whole heart or loving my neighbor as myself? How do I address that habit over…
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If You’re Not a Minister, You’re Not a Christian
“Ministry in no way is a privilege…it is the core of the Christian life. No Christian is a Christian without being a minister.” – Henri Nouwen
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Why Prayer Malfunctions
“Probably the number one reason why prayer malfunctions in the hands of believers is that we try to turn a wartime walkie-talkie into a domestic intercom. Until you know that life is war you cannot know what prayer is for. Prayer is for the accomplishment of a wartime mission…But what have millions of Christians done?…
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you cannot do what God has called you to do
Don’t ever forget that you cannot do what God has called you to do. You cannot parent that child, love that husband, care for that elderly parent, submit to that boss, teach that Sunday school class, or lead that small-group Bible study. God specializes in the impossible, so that when the victory is won &…
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My Christmas Prayer
Dear Father, May our hearts truly sing that your grace is enough. That we may not get lost in comfort and luxury nor heartache and despair. Lord, bring each one of us face to face this season with who you are and how much you love us – and loved us enough to move into…
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How Big Is Your God?
How big is your God? If the Holy Spirit were to withdraw from your life and from the fellowship of your local church, would he be missed? In other words, is there anything supernatural about your life or the local church where you have fellowship with other believers?A skeptic, contrasting the actor and Christian worker,…
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When You Are In Desperate Need of Hope
“I never thought this day would come. I am a divorced woman.” Blanca says it like she’s long known what she would say if this moment ever came. “When I became a Christian, my husband, he left me. He was jealous of my love of God and he beat me and he was angry that…
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Choosing to Be Led by the Spirit | Flowing Faith
“There really are two ways to be in relationship with God. The old way and the new way. The law and God’s grace…” Read… Choosing to Be Led by the Spirit | Flowing Faith.
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Does Modern Slavery Start at Home?
“When most men first start looking at pornography, they often fail to consider the consequences of their actions. But the other end of pornography is the blood-stained pajamas of 7-year-old girls.” Read… Reject Apathy – Does Modern Slavery Start at Home?.
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Guard Your Heart
No, you are not abandoned by God. No, your sin is not too much for him. Yes, he loves you even though you’ve been sinned against and have sinned grievously. Yes, he forgives you and will redeem you as his child. Know God’s promises to you in Scripture; he is the ultimate Keeper of your…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 