Spiritual Growth
Picking Grapes From Thorn Bushes
Have you ever tried to pick a grape from a thorn bush? You can’t. You can’t pick an orange for that matter either. We are all expected to bear good…
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Follow The Leader
Follow the leader is a children’s game. First a leader or “head of the line” is chosen. Next all of the children line up behind the leader. The leader then…
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A Spiritual High
When singer, songwriter John Denver sang Rocky Mountain High, he sang these words: “Friends around the campfire and everybody’s high.” What were they high from? Was it marijuana, alcohol, or the…
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Passion
Passion is a noun meaning strong emotion. Some of the synonyms for passion include; fervor, intensity, zeal, eagerness, and frenzy. Most of us have activities in our lives that we…
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Building Character Not Reputation
We are known to others by our reputation; however, our character is who we truly are. How we live when we are “in the dark” defines our character. It is…
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Will You Stand Up For Christ?
Have you ever had to stand up for your Christian beliefs? Have you ever faced danger as a result of what you believe? Some Christians have stood strong even when…
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What Made Me Do It?
That was the question Brian put to me, Joseph Galloway about tithing while driving around Minnesota between back-to-back weekend retreats. I am privileged to be on the board of Broken Door…
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The Slow Damaging Drip of Sin
Insurance companies list dishwashers as a common cause for water damage in homes. One of the reasons why dishwashers make the list is because the leak is usually out of…
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A Surprising Discovery
Does the number 666 send chills down your spine? Does it dredge up fear? Just what does the number 666 mean to you? For thousands of years people have speculated…
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Shame Versus Guilt
Shame and guilt are often used in conjunction with one another and we frequently think of them as being synonymous. They are not. When it comes to our spiritual journey,…
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