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Recognizing the Anointing of the Holy Spirit with 1 Simple Test

What is the Anointing of the Holy Spirit?
The anointing is power from God for supernatural good works through an infilling by the Holy Spirit.
“The anointing is RESULTS.” Continue reading

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3 Benefits When You Visit Your Old Friends

Visit your old friends. The best part of the week was visiting with old friends. The shared memories connect us and make us more open to deeper communication. I really enjoy hearing how God has worked in my friends’ lives. Continue reading

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5 Examples of Great Lists in the Bible, Plus One, and Why

Did you know there are lists in the Bible?
All the organization and productivity experts proclaim the usefulness of lists.
Here is a list of Biblical lists and how they show God’s character and His love for us.
Lists are originally God’s idea. Continue reading

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3 Ways Gardening Inspires Faith

Gardening inspires faith in what Jesus did, is doing, and will do.
God started this whole gardening thing in Eden. He continues to tend us as His garden so we can bear spiritual fruit. He will establish another orchard in the New Jerusalem.
So keep gardening, and keep believing. Gardening inspires faith. Continue reading

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Santa Claus Doesn’t Exist

Every believer in Jesus had to change their mind about Him. That’s the advantage that Christians have over unbelievers: we’ve been where they are.
Our prayers that the truth be told must be coupled with prayers for those whose current worldviews oppose the truth. Continue reading

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Honor the King

So I will honor my kings. First my King of the kingdom not of this world, because He is worthy. Then the president, my king in this world, not because he is worthy, but because it is an honor to my Great King, and He is worthy. Continue reading

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Easter in December

If Jesus did not rise from the dead, we would not be celebrating Christmas.
Festus knew Jesus had been crucified, it was in the Roman Empire’s records. But the idea that He was alive again is what set Paul at odds with both Jewish and Roman authorities. Continue reading

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The Mask Message Challenge

Have you noticed that masks are now a fashion statement?
Think of your mask as if it’s a bumper sticker.
Use your mask to reach others for Christ. Continue reading

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Christmas Reminders

A pregnant young lady and her fiancé travel to his family’s hometown… The story ends with a sudden trip to another country.
The whole point of the Christmas season is to emphasize that Jesus was Emmanuel, God With Us Continue reading

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Unbelievers Being Biblical-Should We be Surprised?

My question to Christians who are upset by the world: Why are you upset about unbelievers being biblical? Why are you even surprised by it?
Don’t be surprised when the world acts like the world, but surprise the world by your response of love, joy, peace, and kindness.
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