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Are we exalting the flag over Jesus?

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We were going for a walk down a street that means Good View and I saw a flag hanging over a cross. And the words "We are exalting the flag over Jesus" came out of my mouth. I had some more confirmations from friends quickly after that. Show Notes: Walking down a street that means Good Vision! ; Exalting the flag above Jesus; Two or Three confirmations; China taking down crosses above the flag; Francis Bellamy and the pledge of Allegiance; Spanish Flu killed 675 Thousand Americans; Azusa Street Revival began in a home; Looking to everyone but God for answers; "Under God" not added til 1954; Original Bellamy Salute looked like Nazi and Fascist Salute; The spirit behind it all; Exodus 20:4-5 not serving idols; Luke 4:5-8 Only serve God; Prophetic Facebook comment by Diane M. Holstein; The football dream comes up again; 2Ch 7:13-14 God's prescription for saving His people; Links: Fox news article ; CHRISTIAN P...

Biblical Positive Mental Attitude

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Our mental attitude affects our health and well being. Thoughts precede emotions, which precede what happens with our bodies and then our environment. Show Notes: Ps 19:14 thoughts and meditation of my heart be acceptable; Proverbs 23:7 we are what we think; Difference between thoughts and emotion; The etymology of Psychosomatic; Placebo - faith in a pill; Examples of negativity sucking life; Positivity affects those around us; Studies showing a good attitude promotes health; Thoughts precede emotions precede feelings; Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine; Psalms 102:5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. ; Proverbs 14:30 A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.; Fruit of the spirit Galatians 5:22-25; Galatians 5:17-21 flesh fruit ; Matthew 15:19 For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, ; Mark 11:23-24 not doubt in our heart; information versus merry ...

Reading the Bible only

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When I had my radical encounter in 1995 I was given a new heart and an appetite to read the word of God. For I heard the phrase " read the instructions ". Then I began to read the bible voraciously. I knew the keys to the kingdom were in there somewhere. After a while, I felt my progress was too slow so I began to read books by people with Ph.D.'s after their name and famous authors. I even read the Left Behind series. In hindsight, I can see this was a big mistake. I made the error of placing a theological lens on my reading of the bible. When I would run across a bible passage that contradicted the well-respected theologian, I would mutter to myself that I simply didn't understand, and the Ph.D. guy has it right. Then my grandmother said something about angels having children with women. I had read the bible several times by that point and simply glazed over that passage in Genesis chapter 6.  It was then I realized what was happening. Instead of r...

Faith and Evidence

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Getting confirmations  People in the bible asked for confirmations to bolster their faith. Faith and Evidence show notes: Our faith grows as our relationship grows; Mark 8:36 God is more important; Matthew 10:28 Fear God not man ; Vines definition of Faith ; Examining Hebrews 11 relationships; Enoch walked with God; Noah heard God; Abraham heard God; Have faith in God Mark 11:22-26; Paul had a relationship before miracles happened; There is Power in the word; Evidence procedures when losing weight; Gideon and his evidence procedures; Judges 6:36-38 fleece gets wet; Judges 6:39-40 fleece gets dry; An enemy bolsters Gideon's Faith! Judges 7:9-15; Manoah seeks evidence - Judges 13:8-9; Daniel 10:12-14 Daniel seeks a solution; Daniel 9:20-23 Daniel seeks God; My evidence to go to Florida; Trying to buy a house without praying about it; Zechariah vs Mary;

Preaching is a Public Heralding of the Gospel

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Did you know that "preach" is actually a public heralding of the gospel? It isn't something we do inside a building to the same people over and over - that would be closer to teaching. Here is what we find in the Strongs Greek definiton from the original text: G2784 κηρύσσω kērussō kay-roos'-so Of uncertain affinity; to herald (as a public crier), especially divine truth (the gospel): - preach (-er), proclaim, publish. Here is what the bible says about 'preaching'. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Rom 10:14-15) A street preacher can reach A WHOLE Lot of people with the gospel. Sinners are not going to walk into a church building an...

The Relationship Aspect of Psalm 91

Psalm 91 is being quoted a lot now a days with emphasis on the protection. What about the relationship aspect?  Is that important? God is not looking for vain confidence. Psalm 91 has conditional concepts within the text. Meditate on these few passages. What is it to dwell in the secret place of the most High? Psalms 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. Notice that the person dwelling in the secret place of the most High is afforded His shadow. This must be contrasted with those who do NOT DWELL in the secret place of the Most High.    How does one trust THE LORD and make Him their refuge? Psalms 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. How does one make THE LORD their habitation? Psalms 91:9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; How does one set their love upon God? Psalms...

Casting Down Vain Imaginations - HACK

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Are you casting down vain imaginations only to have them come back again and again? In this podcast I am sharing a ‘hack’ that has been working for me. Show Notes: Casting down Imaginations 2 Cor 10:4-5 ; Romans 12:1-2 renewing our minds; Benefits of renewing our minds; 2 Timothy 2:19-26 anchor passage ; We are to depart from iniquity; Sinners are slaves to sin John 8:34; Romans 6:15-16 we are servants of who we obey; We purge ourselves to be meet for the Master's use; Holiness Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7 2 Corinthians 7:1; The struggle with the mind and flesh Romans 7:25; Romans 7 becomes Romans 8 !!!; The formula for freedom John 8:31-32; We reap what we sow now Galatians 6:7-8 ; God watches our thoughts Psalms 19:14; The John 10:10 suicide exposure; Sources of vain imaginations; The old way - the sun and the cross; Philippians 4:8 intentional thought life; Revelation 2-3 benefits of overcoming; Casting down WHILE adop...