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Getting Close to Jesus

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Going to heaven or being with Jesus? Which is more important? Show Notes: Tracts focus on going to heaven; Is there more than heaven and hell?; I use tracts as conversations starters; Getting people closer to Jesus than they were before they met me; God is worthy to be praised no matter where we are; Would you tell people about Jesus even if you went to hell? ; Lazarus and the rich man Luke 16:19-31 ; Man in hell wanted to warn his brethren; Love is to be a primary motivation; Exodus 32 Moses intercedes and is willing to be blotted out; Paul is willing to be accursed for his brethren - Romans 9; Matt 7:21-23 lip service for heaven sake ; Depart from Jesus - not from heaven ; Rev 3:21 overcomers sit with Jesus in His throne; Matt 25 - depart from Jesus - not depart from heaven; John 14 - God abides with those that love Him; Prodigal son Luke 15:11-32 notice the proximity and death; Gen 2:17 Adam died the day he ate the fruit; Luke 17:33 s...

Moving Toward Jesus and Away from Sin

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Some of us grit our teeth and try to stop sinning. This is different than simply seeking God. When we seek God, sin loses it's grip. Show Notes: The bible has answers! ; Drawing near to God and He draws near to us James 4:8; Recovering ourselves out of the snare of the devil 2 Tim 2:25,26 ; PSALM I have kept myself from mine iniquity PSALMS 18:23; Self Sabotage I very real in Christianity; Know Jesus and get free John 8:31-32; We need to be proactive in our thought life; David graduated from lion and bear to Goliath 1 Sam 17:34-37 ; David encouraged himself in God and then recovered 1 Samuel 30:6 ; A friend sent me a prophetic dream about me; Demonic attacks happen; Fear is a spirit that we have to take authority over 2 TIMOTHY 1:7; The devil often flees in the presence of God; Jesus is the Way and the Truth! John 14:6 ; Prodigal son knew to go back to the Father Luke 15; In His presence is fullness of Joy! Psalm 16:11; Psalm 91 abi...

#VOTD Luke 6:45 About our Heart!

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Verse of the Day Luke 6:45 ; Luke 6:45  Treasure of our heart; We can make the tree good and it's fruit Matt 12:33; We know ourselves by our fruit; We control what we put in our heart; Watching what we watch; As a man thinks in his heart so is he Prov 23:7; Matt 5:27-30 chronology of sin; John 15 abiding in the Vine; Abide means "to stay"; Guard our heart with diligence Prov 4:23;

Effective Prayer - Facebook Chimes in!

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I posted a question on Facebook asking followers about their tips on effectual prayer. Show Notes: Rachel says something happens when she prays for others; James 5:16 says to pray for one another; William says to pray scripture back to God; Isaiah 55:11 GOds word comes like rain; Many people mentioned persistence in prayer; The widow and the unjust judge Luke 18; Luke 11 and the persistent man that needed bread; Marshall says faith is the key; Mustard seed faith luke 17:6 and Luke 13:18,19; Faith works by love Gal 5:6; Cindy says to pray in the spirit; Stefanie says spirit led prayer with the word; Groaning intercession; Jesus groaned before raising Lazarus John 11:33; Rom 8:26 the spirit groans effective prayer; Bobby quotes according to God's will in 1 John 5:14-15; Carol says be intimate and spend time with God; Hosea 5:15 God lets things get tough so we seek Him; Heb 11:6 God rewards those that seek Him diligently; Jesus urges the...

Abiding In The Vine

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Some revelation on abiding in the vine of Jesus. Show Notes: John 15:1-8 the Vine passage; God brings mentors; Dialing into the spiritual reservoir; Abiding presence versus manifest presence; Jeremiah 5:24-25 sin and iniquities make us further away; 1 John 1:8-9 confession, repentance, and forgiveness can lead to nearness; Pastor Howard and Karen mentors; My green season with God; Distractions can knock us out of abiding; An example of 'presence' with my cat Boaz; Distraction in the world or in ministry; Getting too comfortable in our relationship; David numbering Israel in his own will; 2 Samuel 6:6-7 Uzzah and the ark of the covenant; The Word cleanses us John 1:5:3; The Word sets us FREE John 8:31-32; Are you in a dry season? take stock; Psalm 16:8 keeping God always before us; Romans 12:1,2 a living sacrifice; Luke 9:23 carrying our cross daily; Galatians 2:20 our life is God's ; Related posts Abiding For Fr...

Having an Intentional Thought Life

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Digging into having an intentional proactive thought life. I have done many posts and podcasts on the victorious Christian Thought Life.  This one deals with being intentional.  Thinking 'God' thoughts on purpose and some mind hacks on how to do it. Show Notes: Being proactive about what we allow into our minds; Cast down vain imaginations 2 Corinthians 10:5; Don't be conformed but renew our minds Rom 12:1,2; Think about what is holy and pure Philippians 4:8; Being proactive with spiritual armor Eph 6; We unconsciously create thinking habits; It begins when we wake up; Eve wasn't proactive in guarding her thoughts; God wants us to have good success in His Word Josh 1:8; Our silly thoughts lead to destruction Pro 22:13, Prom 20:4; Keeping our mind on God gives us peace Is 26:3; Our negative thoughts turn into our identity; David was proactive in his thought life 1 sam 30; David reframed his thoughts about Goliath ; Humming to spice ...

Christian Revival in Iran

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Show Notes: There is currently a revival taking place in Iran; I wasn't expecting what I stumbled upon; Clip - Iran is the fastest-growing church; Mosques are empty in Iran ; Poverty neighborhood next to wealthy church buildings; The message in the west is totally different; Iranian protests are contrived by the ruling elite; Iranian Christians realize persecution grows the church; This revival rivals the revival in China; The satanic lullaby of western Christianity; Not seeking a political solution but a spiritual one; links: Try Amazon Prime for FREE ! The Heavenly Man book Sheep Among Wolves Free Documentary CBN clip