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Tag Archives: faith
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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There will not be a perfect “government” till the Kingdom of God is fully established. Understand something. It’s a Kingdom, not a democratic republic, dictatorial or any other form of government. It will be when the subjects have fully committed … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Biblical teaching, Christian, Common Sense, God's Guidance, Maturity, Patience, Ponderings, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus, Salvation
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Are You Really Saved?
This is a long post, but worth reading to those with questions about their salvation. The pastor posed a statement this morning at the end of his message that simply saying the sinner’s prayer and saying you’re saved doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical teaching, God's Calling, God's direction, God's Guidance, Love, Ponderings, Priorities, repentance, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus, life, Salvation
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I’m Staying
Isn’t this earth a beautiful place? I could live here forever. In fact, I think I will. Matthew 5:5 KJV “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” God does not intend for us to abandon the earth … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Follow God, God's direction, More of God, Ponderings, Spiritual Growth
Tagged bible, Christian, christianity, Eschatology, faith, god, jesus, The Lord's Prayer
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DWELLING
This morning I chose to look at Psalm 15:1-5. (1) LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill? (2) He who walks uprightly, And works righteousness, And speaks the truth in his heart; (3) … Continue reading
Posted in Abundant life, Christian, Common Sense, Follow God, God's Guidance, More of God, Sobering Thoughts
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus
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Gift of Infallibity
I have recently come to find the Catholic church has a supposed Biblical gift I was not aware of. The Gift of Infallibility. I tried to look up the validity of it, and all I got in my searches refers … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Biblical teaching, Christian, Christian Mission, Common Sense, False teaching, Follow God, God's Guidance, Maturity, More of God, Ponderings, Righteous alarm, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Gits
Tagged bible, catholcism, Christian teaching, christianity, faith, false doctrine, god, jesus, knowing God, relationship with God
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The Petrine Doctrine
Just a quick study today. I’d never heard of the Petrine Doctrine. So, of course I’m going to find out what it’s all about. Here’s a brief definition. This post is a bit long, but if you’re a student of … Continue reading
The Chapter of Noah
I am still studying the Book of Enoch I. I’m now in the chapter concerning Noah and the building of the Ark. What I see is things that are hidden from view in the Protestant Bible. For instance, there is … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Common Sense, God's direction, God's Guidance, Hope, Love, Maturity, More of God, Ponderings, Priorities, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual Growth
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus, life, noah, Salvation
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How Do I Study?
When someone reads the Bible, we must interpret scripture not only for what it seems to say, but also to understand the cultural setting in which the scripture was written. We often overlook much of what the Bible says by … Continue reading
Posted in Biblical teaching, Christian, Christian Mission, Common Sense, Follow God, More of God, Ponderings, Salvation, Spiritual Growth
Tagged bible, christianity, faith, god, jesus, Salvation
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Taking Stock
Hello again. Summer break from driving a school bus is coming to an end in a couple of weeks. I keep forging ahead. Today, I feel the need to take stock of where I am with God. I think we … Continue reading
Posted in Absolute(s), Abundant life, Biblical teaching, Christian, Common Sense, Follow God, God's Calling, God's direction, God's Guidance, Marriage, Maturity, Mental Health, More of God, Old Age, Priorities, repentance, Respect for Life, Salvation, Sobering Thoughts, Spiritual, Spiritual Growth
Tagged bible, christianity, Completeness, faith, god, jesus, Marriage, More of God, repentence, Salvation
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