Category: characteristics of a follower

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What is Persecution and How Do We Handle It?

There’s a difference between persecution and criticism. Persecution is a common theme in the New Testament as well as a common occurrence. Followers of Jesus faced persecution from both religious and secular leadership. And for the past 2000 years, that persecution has existed in many forms in many places around the globe. In the west,…
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November 7, 2023 0

How to be a Spiritual Gardener

What in the world is a spiritual gardener? There are allusions to nature throughout scripture. In an oft quoted passage in Galatians, we read of the fruit of the Spirit. But that is not the most important thing in that passage. I live in a part of the world where I am surrounded by orchards…
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January 19, 2023 0

Talk – What’s Coming Out of Your Mouth?

We must talk. It is one the most basic building blocks of effective communication. Do you want your talk to be effective and good? Here is how you can make that possible.  Your talk can be toxic or it can be energizing. It can be destructive or it can change the world for good. If…
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August 27, 2019 0

Three Essentials Jesus Gave to Empower Growth

An abundant, growing and effective spiritual life is complex and requires many facets for healthy balance and development. Jesus frequently taught on related subjects to help his followers understand this. Listen to what he said here and then explore with me three essentials he gave us for spiritual growth. And he said to his disciples,…
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July 5, 2019 0