Category Archives: training

WANTED — Spiritual Soldiers/Spiritual Athletes

Posted on January 18, 2013 by

WANTED Spiritual soldiers/spiritual athletes to train to daily follow and obey Jesus and bring about a spiritual awakening that will set multitudes (in Nashville and around the world) free from bondage and transform them into mighty men and women of … 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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Unconditional Will Wow You!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

Unconditional, a new movie staring Lynn Collins and Michael Ealy, is based on events in the life of Joe Bradford, affectionately known as Papa Joe by the people whose lives he has changed in the projects of Nashville, Tennessee.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Olympics — Thoughts For Spiritual Athletes

Posted on July 29, 2012 by

Life’s not about achievement.  It’s not about how many medals you (or your country) win.  Life’s about aligning yourself to God and to His will. That’s what matters most in the long haul. “If Christians were putting into their spiritual … Continue reading →

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