Tag Archives: Christianity

A believer needs to be a leaver — leaving sin and self-focus behind.

Posted on May 9, 2013 by
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Release or Re-Leash?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Release of the Spirit — or — Re-leash of the Spirit? Have you ever noticed that whenever there is a release of the Holy Spirit, the human tendency is to re-leash Him and get church back under human control and … Continue reading →

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Coming Out For Jesus!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

Spiritual fire carriers Should come out And tell the world About their red-hot faith And passionate love For the living, resurrected Jesus Christ! I am consumed with love for Jesus! How about you?

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Jesus Living On The Inside

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

How can anyone describe Jesus living inside you? It’s like having a shower head Inside your heart, Continually spraying Soothing, comforting, Energizing, thrilling, and refreshing Streams of joy, love, peace, faith, and hope All through your emotions, your mind, and … Continue reading →

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Testimony Church

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Show & Tell Church  (A song/poem about testimony church.) We each one speak about What we’ve seen and heard Our experience With the living Word, Showing and telling God’s great wonders Our lives are changed As the Spirit thunders! “I’m … Continue reading →

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You Can Hear The Voice Of The Spirit

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

We all need to hear it; The voice of the Spirit. There’s no need to fear it; All true hope is near it. He that has ears, let him hear what the Spirit says . . . – It’s easy … Continue reading →

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A Joy-Filled Lifestyle

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Jesus said that when we come to Him, There will be within us a well of water Springing up with eternal life And all of its glorious qualities, Far better than any self-sought pleasures. This ongoing inner release of the … Continue reading →

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Understanding Spiritual Gifts (Releasing The Gifts Of The Spirit)

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Here Are 3 Steps To Experiencing The Gifts (Manifestations) Of The Spirit In Your Life Step #1 — Be still and listen. Hear from God. Pay close attention to thoughts, feelings, pictures, impressions, ideas, and promptings in your heart and … Continue reading →

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Founder Of The Salvation Army Believed In Participatory Church

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

William Booth, co-founder (along with his wife) of The Salvation Army, believed that church meetings should be participatory and not just involve one person running the meeting and doing all the ministry.  Here’s what he said: “Some murmurs have reached … Continue reading →

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4 Days With The Monks @ The Abbey Of Gethsemani

Posted on April 5, 2013 by

Words I wrote last night in a monastery: I’m sitting in a monk’s room (I think they call it a cell,) that’s been mine for my 4 night visit to the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. There’s no TV, no … Continue reading →

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