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Posted in American history, black history, Black history month, community, community building, community organizer, Creating Community, history, how to create community, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged #racerelations, America, book, colorblind, diversity, kindness, Off the RACE Track, race, Steve Simms, video
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Spiritual authority & the kingdom of God
Christ wants to exercise His authority and build God’s kingdom, but, too often, church gives men the authority to override Him. However, the kingdom of God begins to manifest when people faithfully make the risen Jesus their supreme authority. Any authority … Continue reading
Posted in 'Tis The Gift To Be Simple, authority, collaborative learning, community, community building, community organizer, concepts of God, if all prophesy, In His steps, in the Spirit, living out the Gospel, Uncategorized
Tagged government, kingdom of God, politics, priests, spiritual authority
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Celebrating reunited spiritual siblings!
I originally wrote this blog for the ONE Body Life website @ onebody.life and want to share it with you guys on my personal blog. ONE Body Life is dedicated to spreading unity in the body of Christ through their … Continue reading
Posted in body life, Christ-centered community, Christian community, community building, Creating Community, I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God, Jesus prayer, one anothers, Uncategorized, unity
Tagged Body of Christ, brotherhood, brothers and sisters, community, family of God, one in Christ, spiritual siblings, unity in the faith
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TEDD Talks (“Train Everybody To Declare & Demonstrate”)
Let’s go TEDD and “Train Everybody to Declare and Demonstrate.” There’s no need for anyone to just sit and be passive! Christians need to share from the heart with one another; not just to listen to an “expert” speak once … Continue reading
Posted in angels, church, community, community building, Jesus, oratory, organic church, public speaking, speech making, speeches, Uncategorized
Tagged acrostic, Christianity, creativity, hope, innovation, Ted Talks, theology
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The status quo is often a no-go to following Jesus
If we refuse to glorify anyone but Christ, the glory of God will fill a meeting. When no mere human is the “King” of a meeting, ekklesia can break through. A powerful way to minister to people is to let … Continue reading
Posted in availability of God, body of Christ, Christian community, church programming, common life, communion of the saints, community, community building, ekklesia, heart of worship, life together, lukewarm, may the force be with you, Quotes, R.C. Sproul, Uncategorized, worship
Tagged best practices, Christianity, church, following Jesus, ministry, no more ordinary, spiritual gifts, status quo, synergy
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Making lovely places in your life
I can’t make human society a lovely place; but with Jesus’ help I can make my own mind and heart lovely places. Let Jesus’ presence & power open like a flower in your life. A flower flows with inner life. … Continue reading
Posted in celebrate recovery, community, community building, community organizer, design flexibility, how to create community, Howard Thurman, inner healing, inner peace, open forum, overcoming addiction, peace of mind, recovery groups, recovery quotes, support groups, testimony, town meeting, Uncategorized, word of their testimony
Tagged freedom, happy place, inner freedom, life coaching, lovely places, quotes, recovery
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