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KEEP IT SIMPLE, THE WORLD IS ON IT’S WAY OUT…

Being and Becoming Christian Christmas…a time for giving or receiving the most popular gift on the market! In a few months, that gift will be tossed aside, thrown away because it broke, tucked in the junk drawer, or stored in … Continue reading

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TELL US HOW YOU REALLY FEEL, PAUL…

Being and Becoming Christian Years ago, in the midst of emotional pain and panic, I reached out (actually exploded) to a dear friend, but not a believer, who gave me a succinct, but horrid, worldly solution in such a matter … Continue reading

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WHEN SOCIETY AFFECTS THE CHURCH MORE THAN THE CHURCH AFFECTS SOCIETY

Being and Becoming Christian George Barna did a survey of church going Christians of the United States in the early 2000’s that gave a grave report of the state of their beliefs and resulting behaviors. There seemed to be no … Continue reading

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GOD MAKES US GROW…ONLY GOD

Being and Becoming Christian There are countless people in my life who came alongside me as I was figuring out how to live my life God’s way. It began with my family, of course, but extended to mentors and peers … Continue reading

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GOD’S WISDOM

Being and Becoming Christian You can spend many hours studying, writing, rewriting, editing a sermon, trying to get just the right words so that others will know Jesus more. Then, if you allow Him, the power of the Holy Spirit … Continue reading

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LET’S GO OVER THIS AGAIN…

Being and Becoming Christian As soon as we have children we find out they do not come with instructions. They do not take care of themselves either. They make messes and they do not clean up after themselves. Why? These … Continue reading

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PRAY FOR ME…

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Romans 15, The Message “I have one request, dear friends: Pray for me. Pray strenuously with and for me–to God the Father, through the power of our Master Jesus, through the love of the Spirit…” Paul kept … Continue reading

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KNEELING TOGETHER PRAISING GOD ALONE

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Focus on what matters most in the Light of His mercy and grace and our circumstances take on a different perspective. Romans 14, “one bite at a time”, The Message 10-12 So where does that leave you … Continue reading

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WHAT’S IMPORTANT? HOLY DAY

Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Romans 14, “one bite at a time”, The Message “What’s important in all this is that if you keep a holy day, keep it for God’s sake; if you eat meat, eat it to the glory of … Continue reading

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KNEELING SIDE BY SIDE

Part Two Romans–Passionate Christian Theology Romans 14, “one bite at a time”, The Message 2-4 For instance, a person who has been around for a while might well be convinced that he can eat anything on the table, while another, … Continue reading

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