How You can Walk in the Spirit
This is Part 1 of a 4 part series - How You Can Walk in the Spirit
Experiencing the adventure
A medical doctor approached me with great excitement at the conclusion of our training conference. He was overflowing with joy and excitement.
"Since I have learned how to be filled with the Holy Spirit and walk in His power, the Christian life...... >Read More
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Will and Emotions
Most of us need to lift our prayer life from the tyranny of our moods. Let me give one illustration, a leaf out of my own diary.
When I entered the ministry in 1928 I determined that I would be the most “Methodist” Baptist in the history of the world. Talk about perfectionism! Talk about making plans for the day! They must... >Read More
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Uncovering Fasting
Setting aside food, to feast on God, fosters intimacy with Him
Denying ourselves. We do it to wriggle into a wedding dress or swimsuit. We do it as we train for an athletic event. We'll go without to achieve a promotion. We'll put our own desires aside when a close friend has a need. When our child has the flu,... >Read More
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Nurturing New Believers
My new computer arrived. I was so excited, I eagerly opened the box. Then I suddenly felt overwhelmed and confused. I glanced at the manual and realized it only complicated my confusion. At that point I knew the answer was to call an expert.
Many new believers have experienced the joy of receiving Christ but are left feeling overwhelmed and...... >Read More
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Tips for Lay Counselors From Dr. Ginger
As a licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Ginger Gabriel of San Bernardino, California is a strong proponent of lay counseling. In fact, she thinks every Christian is called to be a counselor at one level or another.
“Counselor is one of the names given to Jesus, the founder of our faith,” she says.
Since most Christians will be...... >Read More
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The Strength to Stand
Have you ever faced circumstances so overwhelming that you wondered how you would stand up under them?
At times, we all have feelings of weakness. Though none of us enjoy those experiences, periods of powerlessness and vulnerability are not necessarily negative. Weakness can have detrimental results, like self-pity, despair or sin. It can also...... >Read More
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Four Keys to Making a Revolutionary Impact for Christ
"Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, 'The harvest is plentiful but the workers...... >Read More
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