Category Archives: sets the captives free

Where Is Evil? In Bad People Or In Me?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

When terribly evil acts are committed like a gunman randomly shooting strangers, most everybody is deeply saddened.  We are shocked and awakened to once again realize that there is real evil in the world.  And sometimes we think about it … Continue reading →

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Sermon-Free Church Spread Across America In 1857-1858

Posted on July 5, 2012 by

Spirit-led, sermon-free church meetings spread across America in 1857-1858.  Jeremiah Lanphier started a prayer meeting on September 23, 1857 in New York City.  Six men showed up.  In the next few months 10,000 people began meeting daily for prayer in … Continue reading →

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God Still Makes Change That Sets The Captives Free

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Where did that strange question come from as I sat bored in church one morning?  “If you were born a Hindu, what would you be today?” Here’s my testimony.  God still makes change that sets the captives free.  Hearing God’s … Continue reading →

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