tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-99711492011-08-02T22:56:34.283-04:00<strong>LISA BIGGS CRUM</strong> <br> <em>Viewing Life from a Different Perspective</em> <br>Lisa Biggs Crumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749217265913473829noreply@blogger.comBlogger2841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9971149.post-25306918927087132252010-06-14T07:20:00.000-04:002010-06-14T07:20:52.789-04:00

I've moved to http://Grow2Sow.wordpress.com

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I woke up yesterday with a strange thought about people who are willing to die for what they believe. I don't know why this came to mind and I'm not sure I can put it into words accurately but I'll give it a try. The thought was that a martyr doesn't die out of stubborn, self-determination about what he believes. He is willing to die because of his love for others. His desire to get the message

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he·do·nism: the doctrine that pleasure or happiness is the sole or chief good in life Yesterday I posted a link on Facebook to an article titled Why Men Go To Prostitutes. The article came to this conclusion: "Learning that women were trafficked, pimped, or otherwise coerced would not be so effective" in deterring the men surveyed from buying sex but having their activities made known publicly

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This came to me at 3am this morning so I thought I'd share the craziness. There is no need for insurance if... people are more important than money mercy is more prevalent than blame accountability is for the good of the one being held accountable instead of personal gain for the one wronged Insurance itself is a good concept  - everyone helping each other. Our desire is not that others might

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I'm not blogging new stuff right now but you can browse the 289 posts from the last five years which include 171 devotionals or find something of interest in the Label's list in the right margin. I've listed  individual "Favorite Posts" in the right margin below the list of posts by labels. These "favorites" are based on reader comments and personal choice. You can also use the Blogger Search (

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Here's the books already on my bookshelf that I intend to read this year. Challenge: Read this list before buying/borrowing another book! Currently Reading Searching for Who Knows What by Donald Miller (just started this one) Giving Ourselves to Prayer (need to finish, I'm on ch 58 of 80 or something like that) Muslims, Christians & Jesus by Carl Medearis Writing His Answer by Marlene Bagnull (

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Some fell on rock, and when it came up, the plants withered because they had no moisture. ~ Luke 8:6 I have only one plant in my house because I am terrible about watering them. This morning I felt like God said I'm not so good at making sure I get watered myself. Oh, sure. I attend church weekly. I'm in a small group. Bible study and chatting with God are a natural part of my daily life. So why

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I have been reading about human trafficking for about a year. Like most hot topics, there is a broad spectrum with plenty of statistics; then there is the details that move a person to action - or at least the desire to act. Linda Smith's previous book, From Congress to the Brothel, was eye opening for me. This book is... disturbing. Yes, disturbing, as true stories of young girls being used

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For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. ~ 2 Peter 1:8The adventure of life comes from knowing that we are participating with God. He provides everything. So why do we sometimes feel ineffective and unproductive?Second Peter 1:5-7 lists eight qualities that will keep us from

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Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. ~ Luke 4:1-2Jesus had just experienced the Holy Spirit descending on him in bodily form and the voice of God (possibly audible) proclaiming his relationship, love and feelings

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John said to the crowds coming out to be baptized by him, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our father.' For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce

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So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' ... your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. ~ Matthew 6:31-33This verse came to mind recently after praying for physical healing using the Vineyard Prayer Model.Through Vineyard teaching, I have

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I wait for your salvation, O Lord, and I follow your commands. Psalm 119:166My husband has inspired me to watch his favorite series, Band of Brothers. Earlier this week I attended a deployment ceremony for the 16th Engineer Brigade, Ohio Army National Guard. Perhaps these activities are why the verse above created a picture of a military unit in battle, ready to engage at the word of the

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Last weekend's message at Vineyard Columbus was "Who May Ascend the Mountain of the Lord?" Today's follow-up study on that message is from Hebrews 10:19:39. Powerful!!There are so many things I assume I understand more than I actually do. Over the past few years God has been revealing amazing stuff. Very little of it is totally new but it brings about a newness in me that I can't fully

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"What place does authentic encounter... occur more clearly than when two or three are gathered together in the name of Christ with Christ present as promised...?" ~ Bruce M. HartungAre you more likely to be authentic in a group of two or three or a group of four or more? Some larger groups can have very authentic relationships. But it's more common that in a group of four or more, some are being

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Then God said, "Let us make people in our image, to be like ourselves. They will be masters over all life – the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, and all the livestock, wild animals, and small animals." So God created people in his own image; God patterned them after himself; male and female he created them. God blessed them and told them, "Multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. Be

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Great read from beginning to end... and don't skip the introduction. :)"Sarcasm is a viable form of communication." This phrase is sprinkled throughout the book and it's truth is in every chapter.I found myself going back in time, relating to the mindset of the author in various places throughout my own search for truth. She reveals aspects of many who desire to find the real God and others who

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I just read a good post titled "What is Heaven Like?" I like Tracy Berta's blog. And I recommend it as a regular read. I want to add just a bit to her thoughts which end up at the same place I'm emphasizing.Her title is a great question. Then she goes into what heaven will be as if it doesn't yet exist which seems to be the general slant of many churchians. Again, it's a great post, so be sure to

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A page from my journal...Lord, my mind is full of vague pictures - like looking into a poor mirror? I'm beginning to see how everthing in this flesh is foreshadowing what is to come.All of the OT foreshadowed Jesus Christ. He then showed us what is to come after him. I can't see it clearly but I am beginning to see how this world that I know and understand through the senses is both significant

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For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. ~ Romans 5:19So, when you say "I'm only human" are you saying the first man has more influence in your life than the second man?Read all of Romans 5 and 6. I don't think God sent his son to die for us to continue following the first man.

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As they traveled from town to town, they delivered the decisions reached by the apostles and elders in Jerusalem for the people to obey. So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew in numbers. ~ Acts 16:4-5Most of us have, at one time or another, struggled with receiving direction from others. But look at the results mentioned in the above scripture.The pull to resist unity leads to a

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"'Why are you sleeping?' he asked them. 'Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.'" ~ Luke 22:46Looking at this segment of scripture usually leads me to focus on Jesus' prayer. Beth Crawford's study on Luke 22:39-62 placed my focus more on the mental and physical circumstances of the disciples in this scene.Jesus warned them many times that things were going to get rough. But

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"'Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. I tell you , on that night two people will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.' 'Where, Lord?' they asked. He replied 'Where there is a dead body, there the vultures will gather.'" ~ Luke 17:33-37Strange reply to the question, "Where

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Discerning our unique calling is not always a simple thing. We need to be quiet enough to hear God's still, small voice. We must also faithfully read the Scriptures, pray diligently, follow the Lord's teachings, listen to wise friends who know us, and consistently make ourselves available to serve. Finally, we have to remain open to God's possibilities, always willing to take the outrageous risk

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Unfortunately, some Protestants have emphasized salvation by grace not works in such a way that many Christians do not have an orientation toward working with God. The result is that millions are sitting in pews deprived of a dynamic, book of Acts relationship with God. (Franklin, John. "Chapter 36: Intimacy with God through Prayer." Giving Ourselves to Prayer. Terre Haute: PrayerShop, 2008.)Are

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While walking this morning I was praying for the school in our neighborhood. The typical stuff, God bless the students and teachers; protect them, yada, yada, yada.... Then God interrupted me. I love it when he does that. Insight - God doesn't want to just bless us with good things or safe circumstances. He wants to be with us. He wants his presence to be real.Just as Jesus was Emmanuel - "God

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A Bible study on Romans 8:1-8 asked the question "How much do you feel indebted to Jesus?" This reminded me of a scene from Erec Rex: The Monsters of Otherness. If you like Harry Potter, I recommend you check out the Erec Rex series by Kaza Kingsley. I don't want to give away the good parts of the story but there is a scene in which Erec is about to die and another character intentionally steps

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Steve Robbins has a way with words. He spoke this weekend at Vineyard Church of Columbus. The printed title of his message was "How Do We Grow-Up Together?," although I don't recall hearing him refer to that title. Instead, this product of the Jesus Movement referred to getting new swags and jams from the influence of our older brother Jesus.Robbins message challenged me in speaking of the layers

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I'm focusing on one verse a day from Psalm 119. Yesterday I was praying about how to encourage someone in how to pray. Then I looked at my Psalm 119 verse:How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth. Ps 119:103When prayer seems awkward or difficult, pray his words. The Psalms are a great place to find his words to pray.

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In the comments regarding the Are you running aimlessly? post, Lorie asked, "So, what about this perspective is new for you?" My comment back was getting lengthy so here it is as a new blog post.In the past I've always seen the race as my own individual race. The goal was to persevere for my own sake. To do all the "christian" stuff so I can die and go to heaven. It's quite an exhausting and

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Run in such a way as to get the prize.... I do not run like a man running aimlessly; I do not fight like a man beating the air. 1 Corinthians 9:24, 26Have you noticed how much more easier it is to obtain a goal when you know what the goal is? Maybe that's why parenting is so frustrating, I'm not sure what the finish line looks like or where it is.As for the Christ follower, what is the finish

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"Great leaders do not presume that God is on their side. Rather, they humbly try to discern whether God may be judging both them and their enemies."Rich Nathan, What is a Leader? Congregational Letter July 2009

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I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. ~ Romans 7:15This is one of the many segments of Paul's writing that has puzzled me. Is he saying he can't help but sin? Therefore, we also must face the fact that we cannot be without sin ourselves? That's what I've always thought, but I don't think that is exactly what he is saying.When this scripture is

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"One truth is set forth: the Kingdom of God which one day shall fill the earth is here among men but in a form which was never before expected." (p 59) Ladd delivers an exciting teaching on the reality of the already and not yet of the Kingdom. I've posted several quotes on my website Grow2Sow. This book is not for those comfortable with a learned perception of heaven being something only of the

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"...Mr. Fogg stopped him, and, turning to Sir Francis Cromarty, said, 'Suppose we save this woman.''Save the woman, Mr. Fogg!''I have yet twelve hours to spare; I can devote them to that.''Why, you are a man of heart!''Sometimes,' replied Phileas Fogg, quietly; 'when I have the time.'"Jules Verne, Around the World in Eighty Days (Ann Arbor, MI: Borders Group, 2007), 54.

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"Really the whole purpose of prayer is not to get our will done but to get God's will done." (Thomas L. Constable, Giving Ourselves to Prayer, Terre Haute, IN: Prayer Shop Publishing, 2008)Are you amazed when God answers prayer? Are you disappointed when it seems he doesn't answer your prayers?If we approach prayer with an earnest desire to know God's will, we are more likely to find ourselves

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For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance--now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins committed under the first covenant. Hebrews 9:15"How fully have you welcomed what God has offered through Jesus (Heb. 9:15)?" (Beth Crawford, Bible Studies as a Follow-Up to this Week's Sermon May 30-31,

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Are they servants of Christ? (I am out of my mind to talk like this.) I am more. I have worked much harder, been in prison more frequently, been flogged more severely, and been exposed to death again and again. Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, I spent a night and a day in the open

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Do good to your servant according to your word, O Lord. Psalm 119:65Hmm, ever been frustrated or angry at God because he wasn't being "good" according to your perspective. Been there, done that. Really helps to check out life according to HIS Word.

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"And the problem is not that people disagree with me. That is what one expects and wants. Let’s have the discussion! The point of discourse is to learn with and from one another.... We need other minds on the job, to challenge us, to come back at us, to engage with our arguments and analyses. That is how the world goes round." (N.T. Wright, Justification, IVPress, 2009)Ah, this is why I love to

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"...to be able to minister to both sides of the problem, is the only way that this will ever end." Season of LightWhat's bothering you today? Do feel you've been treated unjustly? Did someone cut you off in traffic? Did a friend or co-worker hurt your feelings, damage your ego? I invite you to check your priorities and attitudes as I have done today reading through the blog posts listed

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One last thought from my "one sitting" reading. When Pilate was asking the crowd what to do with Jesus, they shouted, "Crucify him!" To which Pilate responded "Why? What crime has he committed?" (Mark 15:14) Celebrating (lifting up) Christ responds to all the problems of this world. Why do we fear speaking of Jesus Christ in our increasingly diverse religious marketplace as if the truth of

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This is the second in a series of interesting connections revealed from attempting to read the Gospel of Mark in one sitting.Mark 14:35 Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him.Mark 15:23 They offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it.The New Scofield Study Bible footnote states: "Wine and myrrh mixed together composed

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We live in a visual information culture. In no other time in history has there been such an explosion of visual images. And yet we seem to pay little attention to them, we do not always "understand" them, and most of us are largely unaware of the power they have in our lives, in society, and how they function to provide most of our information about the world. (Jonathan E. Schroeder, Visual

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Please read this Season of Light post. It is an extremely well written visual of a life many would like to ignore.Jesus Christ gave up his divine life to walk among us, to change our life. Are we following His ways or are we choosing to remain in the comfort of our own self-fabricated "divine" life? Will you at least weep for the condition of mankind of which you are included?Then if my people

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I received a comment on the Living Sacrifice post that revealed some visible examples of New Creation and Living Sacrifice.Please visit these blogs regarding life with new lungs!MARTY'S LIFE WITH NEW LUNGS* Help Me Rise *Anything But Ordinary...You can breathe but the air is running out....

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Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices... Romans 12:1I've heard the comment that the difficult part about being a living sacrifice is staying on the altar.  This morning, while pondering Beth Crawford's Bible study on this passage, I saw something different. WE ARE TO GET UP OFF THE ALTAR!Read on.... holy and pleasing to God - this is

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I have no conclusions on whether Hell is eternal or not. Honestly, I haven't been looking into it too much. I've been busy posting quotes on prayer at my other blog Grow2Sow. Another question has come up, though. Perhaps you'd like to ponder this one with me. Ready? Can we truly be like Jesus? Some would say no because he was "fully God" even when he was "fully man." This question has caused

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As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals. Man's fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; man has no advantage over the animal. ~ Ecclesiastes 3:18-19Strange how a question can take me to far away perplexity. This morning's Bible Study question on Romans 5:6-11 was "How often do

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Our small group watched Ray Vander Laan's Gates of Hell last night. It's one of my favorites in the That the World May Know - Faith Lessons series.Our discussion focused on Jesus' response to Peter found in Matthew 16:18.And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not over come it. (or "not prove stronger than it")The original Greek 

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Fascinating information on the "Jewish Traditions of Prayer" in Giving Ourselves to Prayer. Here are two of the "Questions for Further Thought or Discussion" which I found insightful. "Select a prayer from the Pentateuch*, Psalms, and the Prophets**. Compare and contrast their content and style." "Describe how each style can be used effectively in discipling believers in the Christian expression

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I've posted quotes from the books I'm currently reading on my website. Lord willing, I'll update these quotes as I read. Check out today's quotes on What I'm Reading at the Grow2Sow Consulting website.

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Philippians 2:8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross!Man's greatest curse and fear is death. There is nothing man can do to avoid it. It is the wages of sin. (Romans 6:23)Jesus - God - became a man. In doing so, He took on the curse of man. Yet, Jesus - the man - was without sin. The only way someone receives wages is by

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"Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord. ~ Jeremiah 1:8It is easy to get pumped up about God saying "don't be afraid, for I am with you" but the "and will rescue you" makes me a little nervous. Verse 19 justifies my discomfort with God's message: "they will fight against you." I like to motivate others to get out of their comfort zone but I'm

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What do you do with death? Do you accept it as a normal part of life? Do you avoid talking about it as if by avoiding the topic you might lessen the reality of it?Rich Nathan spoke on The Challenge of Death last weekend (Feb 21/22) at Vineyard Church of Columbus. He suggested we each take 10 minutes this week to contemplate our own death. What would you say, what would you do, if you knew you

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Check out these success stories on the Human Trafficking front. World Vision Empowering Women One Small Loan at a TimeFBI, police rescue child prostitutes around U.S.Together, we can make a difference.

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Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you? ~ Matthew 25:44There is something very puzzling to me about this "recession." A recession is an economic term determined by the GDP over a period of time. People who don't know what "GDP" means are worried and blaming politicians for this "recession."Yes, people have lost their

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Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. ~ Matthew 7:21Yesterday, I blogged about the two kingdoms in this world. We each live by the rule and pattern of one or the other. It would be nice to say I always live by the pattern of God's kingdom but I don't. The difference is whether I accept it as normal

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Sing to the Lord a new song;sing to the Lord, all the earth.Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;let the sea resound, and all that is in it;let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them.Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy....The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad;let the distant shores rejoice.Psalm 96:1, 11-12; 97:1Are you glad that the Lord reigns? Do you know that

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"It was as if God Himself whispered in my ear, 'Touch her for Me.' My hand suddenly weighed 90 pounds. I froze. My head felt light from holding my breath. I could taste the stench. Would the filth make me vomit? Would I contract a deadly disease by just breathing the air? I wanted to leave my hands safely in my pockets, with my arms pressed tightly to my sides to avoid brushing up against

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For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.Sir, here is your mina; I have kept it laid away in a piece of cloth.His master replied... Take his mina away from him and give it to the one who has ten minas. ~ Luke 19:10, 20, 24I've recently learned the importance of ignoring the division headers placed in most Bibles by the editors. Above is an example. I'm familiar with the story of

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Flores shares a story that needs to be told. I imagine it was a painful story to write, as it is a difficult one to read. Throughout the book I had to remind myself that this was not fiction. This happened and still happens over and over throughout our country and around the world.An upper middle class teenager from a family of healthy, strong morals is lured into the sex trade industry. Her

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This book offers a perspective that could help not just marriages but also our cultures messed up perspective of sex. It's been fun to watch my kids and their friends (8-11 yrs old) see me reading a book with s-e-x in the title. It has given me plenty of opportunities to tell them that sex is a gift from God intended to be fabulous when used as intended - just like gifts they receive at Christmas

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LaughingReadingDoing anything as a familysnuggling with hubbysnuggling with my kidsthought provoking conversations with anyonechat time with my son at bedtimedate night with my daughterfamily vacationsseeing new placeseating at new restaruantsgetting to know people with different perspectivesreceiving revelation from Godtrue corporate worship - sensing God's presence with othershearing revelation

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There is no logical statement possible when anyone asks you what you are doing. One of the difficulties in Christian work is this question - "What do you expect to do?" You do not know what you are going to do; the only thing you know is that God knows what He is doing. Continually revise your attitude towards God and see if it is a going out of everything, trusting in God entirely. It is this

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By faith we understand that the worlds were prepared by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible. Hebrews 11:3 (NAS)Faith in this verse comes from the Greek word "pistis" which, according to Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary, means a "conviction of the truth of anything."I find it interesting that so many people - including me at times - profess to

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A fundamental reason why so many people are living far beneath their potential for joy is that there is... no substantive difference between their current self-image and the vision they have for their future. This shouldn't be the case! As God's child, the future he has planned for you is a definite wow! (Newberry, The 4:8 Principle)The 4:8 Principle is a self-help book based on Philippians 4:8

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This week I have been preparing a 5-7 minute Toastmasters Speech on the topic of Human Trafficking. The information blows my mind. If you will take a few minutes to browse the links below, you too may become an abolitionist. Twenty-seven million people around the world are enslaved - many are children - many are right here in the USA. It does affect you whether you learn about it or ignore it.

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You cannot eliminate a thought by fighting it or trying to block it out. Resisting an unwanted thought only entangles you and drives that thought deeper into your mind, making it even more of a distraction. Tommy Newberry, The 4:8 PrincipleWow! I found this to be so true a few years ago when I was struggling with an addiction to online chat rooms. I would cry out to God to keep me away or take

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We cannot do the goals I posted yesterday on our own power. Below are some verses that have come to mind and spoken boldly to me this morning. For now, I give you only the scriptures. I may comment more later.Turn in your Bible (or go to www.Crosswalk.com - classic version) and read these verses in context. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the mind of God to you as you read. I'd love to hear what

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As I see it, the goals for every follower of Christ are pretty simple.PROCLAIM the good news HEAL the sick and oppressedBRING JUSTICE (year of jubilee - see Leviticus 25)Jesus made it simple."The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has appointed me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be

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A living faith takes risks based on beliefs.A living faith isn't always constrained to our strengths.~ Rahab: Building Courageous Faith Becca Zinn, Vineyard Community Church of West Philly What is God asking of you? I'm in this spot that I'm ready to be wild and adventurous. Actually, there's been little time in my life when I wasn't ready for adventure. Recently though, it seems the biggest

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Faith is not choosing to believe. Faith is accepting what God has revealed to you.Maybe I'll write more on this later. It just seemed very significant to me this morning after waking from an intriguing dream.

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Today is Human Rights Day. For most of us in the US, human rights seems to be an issue of the past. It is not.You need to know...Human trafficking (slavery) is the second most lucrative crime in the world - $32 billionIt is estimated that at least 27 million people are currently enslaved around the world - yes, some are in the USA.Read more at www.love146.org You can help bring heaven to earth

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       For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.       Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on

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Please visit www.love146.org.Would it make a difference if this were your child?"See, I am doing a new thing!" (Isaiah 43.19) The Kingdom of God has come. Is Jesus your Lord or is he your vacation concierge?We are to carry on the work Jesus began. That is to restore the kingdom through the power of the Holy Spirit given to us because of Jesus Christ.Jesus Christ is the first fruits of the new

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Be sure and click for the free download of Toy Packaging. Then go buy the entire album - there is a good variety of songs beautifully done as only Sara Groves can do.

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Last weekend's message at Vineyard Church of Columbus has been replaying in my mind. So I thought I'd share some of the statements that jumped out at me.The tongue has the power of life and death. Proverbs 18:21Our words are either building up or tearing down. Stephen Van Dop, Vineyard Church of Columbus (VCC), The Power of Words, November 22, 2008When words are many, sin is not absent, but he

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"...the question of what happens to me after death is not the major, central, framing question that centuries of theological tradition have supposed.... The question ought to be, How will God's new creation come? and then, How will we humans contribute to that renewal of creation and to the fresh projects that the creator God will launch in his new world?" ~ N.T. Wright, Surprised by HopeOur

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Many Parents have become numb to the culture because they are over-saturated by it. ~ Lorie Kaufman-ReesRees has some good thoughts on her blog that go along with child-raising. Read the Colla Voce post titled "sitting on the couch while the cultural war rages on: why parents do not engage."

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"The goal [of child-raising] is not primarily to protect our kids."Rich Nathan, Vineyard Church of Columbus, spoke this weekend on Raising Wise Children in a Foolish World. The series, Everything Your Parents Should Have Taught You (But Probably Didn't) has been insightful and challenging. You can listen to the messages online at www.VineyardColumbus.org. This series began September 21, 2008.

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Follow the below link for an excellent post regarding hope and the results of the presidential election.Election Experience 2008

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I have a coffee mug that says "Start each day with a laugh and a prayer." My prayer wasn't going so well so I went in search of a laugh. God provided.A magazine article said that the way to achieve inner peace is to FINISH things I have started. -- Today I finished four bags of potato chips, a cherry pie, and a small box of chocolate candy. I feel better already! Laughter from Heaven by Barbara

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Ok, I did it. I couldn't imagine it being a good thing but I did it. It's actually kind of fun. It's like Facebook except you don't have to go to Facebook to see what everyone is up to if you use twhirl. It is also a motivator for me because I'm following someone I consider I mentor. Uh, I've never met this person but his website, blog, posts to writers groups and now his tweets have motivated me

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When the pastoral coordinator offered this book, I thought it was just another book on how to lead a small group. No, this one is for those who Coach or oversee small groups. Great little sidebar tips, insights, and strategies. Very practical.Strategies include "How to Encourage Cell Leaders" and "Reasons to Ask Questions" which both give not only guide in what to do but point out the intent of

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For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. So anyone who rebels against authority is rebelling against what God has instituted. ~ Romans 13:1-2Throughout the campaign, I encouraged people to consider character over issues, race, or gender. This morning I read the reactions of several black Americans regarding their perspective of Obama's

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Listen to the comments of this woman. Great stuff. Lots of wisdom for everyone."To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.""America is like an Eagle. We need a right wing and a left wing to fly.""Partisanship is poisoning America."

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Don't pervert justice.Don't show favoritism to either the poor or the great.Judge on the basis of what is right.~ Leviticus 19:15

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Listen to this video with the thought of all issues these potential presidents will be facing."If they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby." Barack ObamaDo you view having a baby as punishment? Ok, maybe sometimes it feels that way but praise God he has conceived this crazy idea of giving life so that every person can participate in His Divine Nature.Now, let's consider say...

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I am not promoting Sarah Palin because she is a woman. I'm promoting Sarah Palin because I believe she is a leader who can take this country in the direction it needs to go.Visit www.teamsarah.org. View the videos regarding who she is. Watch some truths that have come out because of "Joe the Plumber".Also watch Janine Turner interview on Fox.

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Powerful message by a dynamic woman.

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       Rejoice.Rejoice not so much in victories as in the fact that I am leading.       Praise Me.Not so much for My blessings as for My love that prompts them.       Serve Me with gladness,not for the ultimate nor present reward,       but for the thrill of knowing that we labor together;that I stand beside you in every enterprise, however trivial.~ Frances J.

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Today's post is inspired by Julia Pickerill's blog, Adventures of the Pickerill Family.Take a quick visit to this site http://www.globalrichlist.com/ plug in your income. If you're retired or unemployed, plug in what you are living on right now. Then ask yourself how bad off are you really.You can't worship two gods at once. Loving one god, you'll end up hating the other. Adoration of one feeds

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"Evangelism is not an optional accessory to our life. It is the heartbeat of all that we are called to be and do. ...With this purpose clearly in focus, everything which is done and said has glorious fulfillment of God's redemptive purpose...." ~ Robert E. Coleman, The Master Plan of EvangelismThe Master Plan of Evangelism has been an interesting book. At first, I was skeptical because the author

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It’s heartbreaking that the Good News of Jesus Christ is so often reduced to answering a question about where we’d go if we died today. Our Lord was resurrected from the dead! He is about life, not death. ~ Colin J. Tuggle Living in His GripThe above quote is taken from an article posted under Empowered Life Testimonies at the Vineyard Church of Columbus website . I encourage you to read it. If

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request |riˈkwest|(noun) an act of asking politely or formally for somethingWhen you ask a friend for something, do you get upset or offended if they say “no”? My kids have heard me say many times, if you aren’t willing to accept a “no”, then you aren’t really asking, you’re demanding and that is disrespectful.Maybe you are the type who has a hard time saying “no”. If so, you most likely have a

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The values of the Prayer of Suffering are legion. To begin with, it saves us from a superficial triumphalism. Perhaps you have had the experience of hearing someone talk about faith and confidence and victory. In one sense all the words are right, and the stories certainly sound good, but somehow something does not ring quite true. The problem is that you are listening to someone who is living on

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The Lord! But who is the Lord? What is His character?Does He have adequate credentialsto be my Shepherd—my manager—my owner?~ W. Phillip Keller, A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23Every person who claims to know the 23rd Psalm should read this 173 book. Find out what it really means for a sheep to lie down in green pastures. Discover what the “table” in the presence of enemies refers to for the

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Perseverance must finish its workso that you may be mature and complete,not lacking anything.~ James 1:4 (Context James 1:2-8)God seemed to have set the stage. I was the only one who could attend the meeting with the women’s ministry pastor. This is good, I thought. This will make it easier to explain my situation.My heart was thumping boldly in my chest, my palms a little clammy and my breathing

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This post is a response to a Facebook forum discussion titled "Pro-Choice doesn't necessarily mean Pro-Abortion". You can read the posts at http://apps.new.facebook.com/blognetworks/.After stating her personal conviction against abortion, the initial post stated, "I also believe in the sacrosanct right of Choice that the Good Lord has give each one of us when He gave us FREE WILL."I agree that "

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