Monthly Archives: November 2012

Is The Holy Spirit Shut Down In Church?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

The Holy Spirit flows through people. If people are kept silent in a church meeting and only allowed to listen to a speaker (or read from a program), the Spirit is quenched (limited in what He can do). See 1 … Continue reading →

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Which Burns In You — Hellfire Or Holy Fire?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Which burns in you, hellfire or holy fire? Hellfire — the burning passions of pride, cravings, compulsions, anger, addictions, revenge, lust, greed, guilt, vulgarity, violence, insecurity, disrespect, hatred, selfishness, shame. Holy fire — the flaming light of insight, revelation, love, … Continue reading →

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Trying To Understand Hell

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Popular writer, Rob Bell, wrote a book called Love Wins where he gives his views about Hell.  I’ve not read Rob’s book, but here are my views of Hell uninfluenced by Mr. Bell. I believe that Hell is a spiritual … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Fight” — How To Be A Spiritual Soldier

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

A famous quotation by William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army, boldly repeats the words “I’ll fight!”  His wife, Catherine Booth, preached Aggressive Christianity. They challenged their followers to be spiritual soldiers, not passive spectators.  But how do you fight … Continue reading →

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Sex without commitment is a cheap copy of soul mates passionately entwined heart-to-heart, for better or for worse.

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Sex without commitment is a cheap copy of soul mates passionately entwined heart-to-heart, for better or for worse..

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Sex without commitment is a cheap copy of soul mates passionately entwined heart-to-heart, for better or for worse.

Posted on November 27, 2012 by

Sex without commitment is a cheap copy of soul mates passionately entwined heart-to-heart, for better or for worse.

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Giving Tuesday — A Great Idea

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

In the midst of the shopping celebrations (Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday) we now have a day for giving back — Giving Tuesday.  American charities and non-profits have come together to create the first Giving Tuesday, tomorrow, … Continue reading →

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What Do You Call The Sunday After Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by

What do you call the Sunday after Thanksgiving Day? After Black Friday . . . After Small Business Saturday . . . But before Cyber Monday . . . It’s Reason For The Season Sunday! Jesus Christ is the reason … Continue reading →

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A Simple Christmas Quiz

Posted on November 24, 2012 by

A very simple and very short Christmas quiz: Christmas is about Jesus coming to save people from their . . . A) winter boredom. B) needing a reason to shop. C) sins. D) needing a cute story to entertain their … Continue reading →

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Casual Sex Quiz

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

Which of these behaviors should be done casually? A) Brain surgery? B) The physical activity that can create a human being? C) Voting? D) Flag burning? E) None of the above?

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