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success

posted by adam on 12.13.2006

Talking to a friend today, I mentioned Jim Cymbala’s book, Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire. In his book, Cymbala describes a transformation that occurred in his church as the result of a simple declaration:
“Early in the [prayer] service I said, ‘Brothers and sisters, I really feel that I’ve heard from God about the future of our […]

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prayer of devotion

posted by adam on 11.28.2006

“Oh! divine Redeemer, out of whose inexhaustible fullness I would daily draw a rich supply of grace into my needy soul, be pleased to impart unto me an undivided heart; that to please You, may be my greatest happiness, and to promote Your glory my highest honor. Preserve me from false motives, from a double […]

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a picture of prayer

posted by adam on 09.27.2006

“Suppose yourself at dinner with a person whom you very much want to be with—a friend, a lover, a person important to you. The dinner is in a fine restaurant where everything is arranged to give you a sense of privacy. There is adequate illumination at the table with everything else in shadow. You are […]

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consecration

posted by adam on 04.05.2006

I attended a church this past weekend that a friend of mine regularly attends. My friend has experienced a profound change in his life since hooking up with this church, so I am convinced that there are good things happening there. However, I am also confused by the content of the sermon we heard.
The minister, […]

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treasure hunt

posted by adam on 03.01.2006

I few days ago I read the following verse from Luke: “…where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” (12:34). I’ve been thinking about that.
All my life up to this point I’ve read that verse and thought of it in very financial terms. Like heaven is a bank or something. Transactions are made […]

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