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The Illusion of Self Righteousness
“Our view of the nature of God influences our understanding of sin. If God is a very high, pure, and exacting being who expects all humans to be as he is, then the slightest deviation from his lofty standard is sin and the human condition is very serious. If, on the other hand, God is…
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Sword of the Spirit
I saw myself in Yosemite National Park and was in awe with the beauty and majesty of the trees and valley. In my hand I was holding the reigns of a horse. I was establishing trust with this horse, and it was at peace. Suddenly, a man took the reigns from me and he was…
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Rebuilding Old Ruins
I see myself sitting at a picnic bench in an unkept park that is run down. It’s such a broken place. Poverty stricken. A group came in to clean it up. They started picking up the trash and mowing the lawn. They put up a volley ball area. Still, all around the park were projects.…
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Standing as an Intercessor for God’s End-Time Promises towards Israel and the Church
Why God is not done with Israel. Key themes to understand, to intercede for Israel. I. Who is Israel? II. Israel and the church (Romans 11) After Jesus’ Triumphal Entry to Jerusalem – He did not begin to reign as Messiah. Instead, his Triumphal Entry culminates in His cursing a fig tree, cleansing the Temple,…
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Steadfastness for the Journey
I see myself holding a baby. There’s a sense that I have to focus only on this baby. I realize this baby is Jesus. I try to put him down in a carrier and am distracted by things around the house. What does it even mean to sit at his feet? I feel bored and…
...and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” 