Sometimes it is so hard to break out of our traditions. We just can't "see" another way because we have always "seen" one way. When we do break free it is liberating and powerful and often world-changing. Does anyone have an iPhone? We applaud Steve Jobs and think "here is a guy who could think … Continue reading What Now – defeating the works of the devil
Tag: Holy Spirit
Rewards in Heaven???
Mat 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (ESVST) Why do we read this verse in its negative contrast? What I mean is why do we say that the reward is conditional on the suffering? Here is another question: why do … Continue reading Rewards in Heaven???
Future past and present
Do kids in school still read George Orwell's "1984?" I read it in school at it wasn't yet 1984. When I read it, I remember thinking 1984 was really far in the future. It was only about 5 years away but to me it was a look into a crystal ball of a possible future. … Continue reading Future past and present
Cow Tipping
After the last post I felt maybe you needed a break from all the angry God talk since, of course, that g.o.d. isn't real and it hurts your mind of Christ to imagine a Father who is actually a monster. Wow there I go again. So in this post how about we have some fun. … Continue reading Cow Tipping
We need more confessing!
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (ESV) This is easily the most misunderstood and misused verse in the New Testament. Without a doubt the evangelical conservative western church pounds people with a perverse fear of a … Continue reading We need more confessing!
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