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The glory of ordinary lives
What would life look like if we had renewed zeal to “… be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5).
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The pathetic idea of flesh trying to be holy
The devil loves to invert truth and turn it into a lie, and probably what he has been saying to you is this: “Try not to fulfill the lusts of the flesh, and then you will walk in the Spirit,” as though...
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A command with a powerful promise
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is well-known for its twelve step program to help free people from the controlling power of alcohol. In the steps, you’ll discover themes that appear prominently in the first...
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How do we walk by the Spirit?
He is not saying, “Try not to fulfill the lusts of the flesh and then you will walk by the Spirit,” - as though the latter were a reward for the former.
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Spiritual Gifts: What Does the Bible Teach?
Six standards for regulating spiritual gifts
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Seven facts about spiritual gifts
Each believer in Christ is placed (baptized) into the body of Christ and is meant to serve a useful purpose as a gifted member.
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Nine permanent spiritual gifts
The purpose of the permanent gifts is the building up of the body of Christ to the glory of God. The permanent gifts function on the foundation of the temporary gifts, which functioned until the close...
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5 steps to discover spiritual gifts
When we understand how the Lord has gifted us, we should look to serve in that area to build up the church and glorify Him (1 Peter 4:10-11).
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Reflections on the Spirit-filled life
5 Summary points for individual believers and local Churches
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3 characteristics of true Christians
If we compromise on #'s 2 & 3, we'll cut the power line to # 1. Spiritual growth should deepen our commitments to #'s 2 & 3. Without this we will not experience # 1.
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A perpetual dialogue of gratitude
The Christian life cannot be lived as God intended apart from a perpetual dialogue of gratitude toward God and others. Initiate an intentional dialogue of thankfulness today. What if God made you live...
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Why do I feel so torn?
If you are a teacher in the Church or one who influences other followers of Christ, please make sure they understand the painful reality of the tension they will experience and how torn they will feel...
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10 marks of immature Christians
A helpful list of 10 things that expose immature Christians. Continue reading →
View Article7 resources for spiritual maturity
Spiritual growth requires looking ahead and looking back. Continue reading →
View ArticleHave we misunderstood sowing and reaping?
Is there a purpose to these words (In the context of the book of Galatians) that has been largely overlooked? Continue reading →
View ArticleWe admitted we were powerless
Perhaps we struggle so much with wrong desires because we need to become captured by stronger desires. I think of... Continue reading →
View ArticleCommunity covenant for those who walk by the Spirit
Give consideration to using this relationship covenant in you family, small group, or Church. Continue reading →
View Article14 spiritual disciplines
"Train yourself to be godly"(1 Timothy 4:7). What does your training plan include? See 7 disciplines of abstinence and 7 disciplines of activity. Continue reading →
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Practical suggestions for measuring maturity in Christ. Continue reading →
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