Faith and What It Takes
Positive faith is the essential ingredient for a beautiful life. But faith alone will not do the trick. We also need to bring effort — effort born from our faith. That is what living faith means. Positive faith is the foundation upon which good things are built – but don’t forget the building.
How To See God: The Spiritual Power Of Straight Line MeditationThe most powerful spiritual practice is not prayer, ritual or the study of scriptures. It is attention. This article explains why, and introduces Straight Line Meditation – a method that anchors attention, bringing highest fulfillment in everyone’s reach.
Layman’s Bible Commentary on Romans – Lesson VIIFor anyone to use the excuse of continuing in sin so that God’s grace will be more clearly shown. This idea was to turn into a sect among Gentiles that having been freely forgiven for all sins, God did not nor could not require any obligation to keep the moral law. By the 1800’s in Europe, they flourished, and some still exist. They were called Antinomians. Paul quickly says, ‘No way!’ God forbid; by no means. He expresses shock and strong disapproval. To be dead to sin indicates total separation, complete and final.
How To Live For GodLiving for God in today’s sin infested culture goes beyond church attendance. If you’ve ever thought about how to live for God in these challenging times you’re not alone. The scripture reminds us that in the last days people’s love for God will grow cold and so many will plunge themselves into a live of pleasure. This truth is fulfilled before our eyes everywhere we turn. Here are four powerful keys to consider:
5 Lessons From First Time Church Visitors“Good morning, welcome to _____ Church.” “Excuse me I am not sure that we’ve met; my name is ____” “So glad you worshipped with us today. Please come again.” Do any of these greetings sound familiar? If you have heard them several times, then you’ve possibly experienced a warm, welcoming congregation. After numerous conversations with first time visitors, several lessons can be given to congregations who seek to live out Romans 12:13 that reminds us to “practice hospitality.” What makes a church appear friendly and welcoming? This question gets asked a lot by pastors and ministry leaders who seek to be even more faithful to the Great Commission. The other question often asked is “Why do first time visitors return a second time?” Interestingly, the answer to both of these questions dwell in the responses heard when asking first time visitors why they may describe a church as “warm, friendly and welcoming.”
Good – Better – Best!The Bible isn’t antiquated. It is relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago. You will be amazed as to how it will give you direction in being successful in all areas of your life.
How Can I Learn to Trust?This morning while looking through my bible I chose to read the book of Luke. As I read, I just couldn’t believe how much of what I was reading was apropos to so many lives at this very moment.
God Is The Perfection of All Things Seen And UnseenVirtually all of my articles are channeled from the other side. This one came to me in the “first person” format, which is a rarity. Someone posed the question, “How do you see God?” The full message is the answer I received when I sat and tuned in to hear what my guides had to say on the subject. It fascinated me, both because of the simplicity and the visions of where God is in our lives.
Healing Via Inner Creative Emotional ActsSpiritual healing has been known, through the ages, to provide ‘an answer’ for the desperate complaints of those afflicted mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. And if there’s one common angle all disciplines adhere to it’s in simply facilitating the afflicted to a place where they may see their reality as it is; and find an imaginal way of seeing their reality differently that also works in real life. Every ‘problem’ is fixable.
True Discipleship for Former MuslimsTrue discipleship for those who once ascribed to the religion of Islam is radical discipleship. A radical commitment to follow and obey the Living Christ is a serious thing for Muslim background believers in Christ. The cost of discipleship, following and becoming like Christ, is extremely high for these individuals…
Brokenness – The Mark Of Servant-HoodThere is a general negative message that is conveyed when we hear of something being broken. We borrow from it the idea of destruction, forceful entry, violent acts and disintegration of the physical components of the object in question. I am approaching brokenness in this article as the true mark of servant-hood. It’s important to have a positive spiritual perspective concerning this subject. Let’s explore three aspects of this attitude and see how these impact our lives.
Maximizing the Provisions of GodSome mountains in life are so massive they seem impossible to climb. But, they aren’t impossible! You can conquer any problem, rise above any let downs, exceed any goal, achieve any level of success and move any mountain, if you tap into the provisions of God!