Category: spiritual growth

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5 Powerful Lessons from Philippians

We are rejoicing with Philippians! One of the great themes of this short letter is the call to rejoice! There are powerful lessons to help us with our spiritual health in this epistle. Spiritual Health Lesson One – Love The power of love to help us grow is expressed eloquently and profoundly in these opening…
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June 29, 2020 0

What It Means to Work Out Your Salvation

Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12–13 (ESV) So, are we…
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March 30, 2020 0

How to Avoid the Danger of Drift

I remember the first time I went to the beach. I was about 11 years old and was there with my family. We lived far from the ocean so this was a new experience for all of us kids. Before we headed to the water, our Uncle Roy warned us about the rip current that…
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January 23, 2020 0

Uncovering the Mystery of Worship

I have spent years trying to discover and uncover true worship. I understand things like singing and shouting. I understand the actions that accompany worship but to understand the essence of worship is another story. While it remains a bit of a mystery, here is what I have found. What is worship? It is any…
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January 6, 2020 0