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God Is Not A Theory But A Demonstrable Reality
God is not a theory but a demonstrable reality. This is not just my thinking. Paul of Tarsus said; “My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so … Continue reading →
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What The Church Can Learn From Country Music, Yall
I’m from Nashville, Music City — home of the Grand Ole Opry, the Mother Church of Country Music. Here are some things that the church can learn from Country Music: * Let people tell their stories. Country songs tell heart-felt stories. People … Continue reading →
Posted in Carrie Underwood, country music, house church, Jesus Christ, Jesus Take The Wheel, lifestyles, music, Music City, Nashville, organic church, popular culture, religion, simple church, Uncategorized, What is church?
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Humanity’s Biggest Failure
What is humanity’s greatest failure? It is a failure of understanding, a failure of love, a failure of respect. It is a failing of compassion, a failing of negotiation, a failing of faith. It is trusting in human power rather … Continue reading →
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Norman Vincent Peale at 93
Several years ago, Norman Vincent Peale, author of the book, The Power Of Positive Thinking, was scheduled to speak for an association convention in Nashville. He was 93 years old at the time. I knew someone who worked for that … Continue reading →
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Things That Stir My Soul
Here are some things that stir my soul to sense the spiritual reality that surrounds us — that create a sense of awe in my heart. These things motivate me, inspire me, and help me be aware of the reality … Continue reading →
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Some Ways To Experience Mysticism
A mystic is someone who experiences communication from and/or conscious awareness of God. Everyone has the potential for mysticism. In fact, God communicates with most people everyday. However, most of us discount or drown out His voice. We think it … Continue reading →
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I Was Misled by Sunday School
When I was a child my family seldom went to church. Once, however, when I was in the third or fourth grade, we visited a Presbyterian church a few times. One Sunday, when I was attending Sunday school there, the … Continue reading →
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Why A White Guy Digs Into Black History
Every month is black history month to me. I dig into all the black history I can find. When I tell people that I am into reading and studying black history they usually look at me with a puzzled look … Continue reading →
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