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Category Archives: Failure Not An Option
From Parroting Scripture to Proven Truth: A Lifelong Call
When God called me to be an envoy of His Word at thirteen, I had no idea of the ramifications of that calling. God told me I would be an evangelist. I remember lying in my bed at night and … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, God's Guidance, Hearing God, Maturity, Mental Health, More of God, Old Age, Patience, Ponderings, Possibilities, Prayer, Priorities, Respect for Life, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Investments
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Stop Calling It Spiritual Warfare: Live From Christ’s Victory
This will take you to a whole new realm in God. Years ago, I decided not to give the evil one a place at my table. My life changed. I rarely feel the need for spiritual warfare. The less room … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Failure Not An Option, Follow God, Hearing God, Maturity, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual
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Principalities and Powers: Spiritual Warfare Behind U.S. Politics
The Bible uses the terms “principalities” and “powers” to describe spiritual beings or authorities that exist in the unseen realm. These entities can be both angelic and demonic, and they play significant roles in influencing the world and engaging in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Hearing God, history, Maturity, Mental Health, Patriotic, Patriotism, Righteous alarm, Sobering Thoughts
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Trusting God as King: Restoring Family, Faith and True Freedom
Do you remember what it was like as a child? No want, no bills, no worry, no concern about what may come your way. Your parents covered you. Your home was the kingdom. Your parents ruled. They made sure you … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Children, Christian, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Family, Follow God, God's direction, God's Guidance, Growing up, Love, Maturity, Mental Health, Patience, Patriotic, Patriotism, Prayer, Priorities, repentance, Respect for Life, Righteous alarm, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth
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Before You Judge: Walking in Noetic Discernment With God
My inside screams at me lately. There are so many people out there who are proclaiming what is right and what is wrong. They are so busy telling anyone who will read or listen to them that the way others … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical teaching, Christian, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Growing up, Maturity, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual Growth
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The Importance of Timing in Reaping Spiritual Fruits
Mark 4:29 – But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest has come.” A good farmer/husbandman will not try to harvest a crop till it is ready. Reaping early will not be beneficial. There … Continue reading
Podcast Insights: Spiritual Warfare and Modern Manipulation
Students of what has happened in the world. The opposition to Christianity is discussed on a podcast with Jack Hibbs, pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills. I’m not an alarmist, but I am a student of how people in this … Continue reading
Overcoming Fear of Public Speaking
Here’s a statement that I take to be true. My wife says I talk too much sometimes. I tell too much, too. My contention is that in sharing what I feel, I reveal myself in a way that connects with … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Christian Mission, church, Common Sense, Failure Not An Option, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, Growing up, Maturity, Memories, Patience, Sobering Thoughts
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, fear, fear of public speaking, god, jesus, life, overcoming, public speaking, understanding fear
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Strange Days
I’m not nearly as close to who I personally used to be. My studies have opened my eyes to things I never dreamed about. I know I have someone somewhere concerned about just where my mind is. Old age is … Continue reading
Somethings Wrong
I’m told the church is full of imperfect people worshipping a perfect God. I say that is true. I’m one of the imperfect. There is something wrong that I find I have to address without making it an issue that … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical teaching, Christian, Christian Mission, Failure Not An Option, Family, Follow God, God's Calling, Hope, Maturity, Mental Health, Mission Work, More of God, Old Age, repentance, Righteous alarm, Sadness, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth
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