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The Ultimate Healing Miracle
I’m an introvert. This short list covers it well enough in my case. For example, I can preach to a huge audience and get them to listen; people tell me I have energy and charisma in the pulpit. But I’m … Continue reading
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Tagged Dispensationalism, divine justice, government, heart-mind, heresy, intellect, prayer request, Zionism
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So Speaks the Redbud
Sometimes I struggle with the words. When I climbed up the embankment at the crash site yesterday where Midwest Boulevard passes under Turner Turnpike, what passed between me and that redbud tree with magenta buds peeking out on its branches … Continue reading
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Tagged Creation, heart-mind, moral discernment, psychology, sensory heart
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Not the Same Anymore
I was a big fan. Bryan Duncan nailed it once during a phone interview. He told the radio DJ that he hoped he wasn’t the same man he was two weeks ago because he felt he had a long way … Continue reading
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Tagged fiction, heart-mind, moral discernment, music, mysticism, writing
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Heartless Evangelism
Our apartment complex has a posted sign about no solicitation. Once that sign is posted, you have to get management’s permission for any random door-knocking. Court precedent in this state has made it clear that door-knocking evangelism is covered under … Continue reading
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Tagged evangelism, heart-mind, propaganda, psychology, resistance, social mythology, western christianity
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The Heart of Outreach
As we use it here, the phrase “heart-led existence” is the same as walking by the spirit or walking by faith. Our problem is that those New Testament phrases come with a lot of baggage in the minds of readers, … Continue reading
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Tagged Dispensationalism, evangelism, heart-mind, mission, mysticism, spirituality, Zionism
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Post-Zionist PTSD
The ineffable moral Law of God calls to all humans. It is not a question of performance, but of commitment. This thing is the nature of love itself; you can’t be drawn to the moral character of God without being … Continue reading
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Tagged heart-mind, mission, moral discernment, virtual parish, Zionism
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Decision Disaster
People have alleged all kinds of silly, goofy stuff about Billy Graham. Granted, his children have waded through enough scandal, but aside from a few unguarded jokes, the man himself is untouched by noteworthy moral failures. That is, unless you … Continue reading
Charity Without Conviction
Conviction is another word for heart-led living. Conviction is always consistent with God’s character and with His revelation. Our grasp of what it requires of us will surely vary over time, but conviction itself is eternal. Conscience is our mental … Continue reading
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Tagged conviction, covenant, heart-mind, materialism, mission, moral discernment, mysticism
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Burning Heart; Changing Life
And then their eyes were opened and they knew Him; and He vanished from their sight. And they said to one another, “Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while He … Continue reading
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Tagged epistemology, heart-mind, intellect, morality, scripture, spirituality, technology
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You Are the Gospel
The last thing we want is to fall into the trap of trying convince people. It is simply not possible to go there without sliding down into mere psychological manipulation. Changing someone’s mind accomplishes nothing eternal. We want to see … Continue reading