Category Archives: community building

Spiritual authority & the kingdom of God

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

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 →

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What’s your favorite way TWO read ONE?

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

There isn’t only one way to get and to read ONE. There are acutally THREE ways TO read ONE! 1) You can read the whole book for free on your phone or computer. Just click on this link. 2) You … Continue reading →

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Celebrating reunited spiritual siblings!

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

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 →

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TEDD Talks (“Train Everybody To Declare & Demonstrate”)

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

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 →

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The status quo is often a no-go to following Jesus

Posted on July 1, 2017 by

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 →

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Making lovely places in your life

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

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 →

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Preaching’s not enough says a $1.00 book . . .

Posted on May 21, 2016 by

We must go beyond preaching! Wow! Such power, conformation, and fireworks from a book I found for $1.00 at at Book Warehouse in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It doesn’t look too impressive, but I’m so glad I bought Discovering Who We Are … Continue reading →

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