Some of you reading this post probably weren’t around in 1977. I was it was a great year for me. 1977 had cool cars and cool music. The clothes and jewelry from that time period are memorable. So was that trip! My mama got this idea to drive from our home in New York toContinue reading “1977- California here we come!”
Category Archives: doctrine
Trinity – We are left with Holy Spirit power
This word – trinity – it is the foundation for Christianity. The word isn’t found in the Bible, but the Bible clearly mentions this doctrine. There is only one God, but he demonstrates Himself to the world as three persons because we don’t have infinite minds. If He were to give us a real demonstrationContinue reading “Trinity – We are left with Holy Spirit power”
I was an idolatrous fake Christian
You must not have any other god before me. Exodus 20:3 NLT That is the second commandment unless you have a Catholic Bible where that was taken out. There’s only one way to God and any other way that a person makes up is idolatry. God loves us immensely – enough to come here andContinue reading “I was an idolatrous fake Christian”
Repent to know God’s holiness
If you can remain in sin it’s possible you haven’t met the holiness of God. When you meet the holiness of God, bad habits and addictions die away or, in many cases, instantly stop. If you truly enter His presence there is a holy fear that you can’t forget. You will put aside your vicesContinue reading “Repent to know God’s holiness”
Christians are adopted Jews
If you are a follower of Christ, you have been adopted into Israel. Christianity is rooted in and has Its foundation in Judaism. More than half of our Bible (39 of 66 books) is the Jewish Bible – the Tanakh. When we get to heaven the style is going to look Jewish. There will beContinue reading “Christians are adopted Jews”
Doctrine matters
Sound doctrine can transform you. Words have power and the words we believe can change our lives. You have heard stick and stones may break your bones but words can never hurt you; it’s a lie. Mein kamf was a 1925 autobiographical account of Hitler’s beliefs. The words in this book left a negative affectContinue reading “Doctrine matters”
Crystals, fortune tellers and mediums
All evil. Everyone has a need to understand not just the world we see, but the unseen world. God has one way of helping us understand spiritual things and the world has a totally different way. As people with limited human minds, we are easily duped and distracted by the enemy. I’ve been duped inContinue reading “Crystals, fortune tellers and mediums”
Should Christians Practice Yoga?
Millions of Americans practice yoga on a regular basis and they’re mostly women; in Sanskrit yoga means yoke – joined with Brahma. So we’re not starting off on a good footing. The root of it is to become one with Brahma. Eek! As Christians were called to not give an appearance of evil. The yogaContinue reading “Should Christians Practice Yoga?”
I give up. I’m done. I’m finished. I surrender.
I am pretty stubborn, but I’ve decided I have to give up that. I renounce my self centered ways for he Lordship of Christ. Perhaps some of you can relate to the stubbornness part, but you haven’t yet surrendered to Jesus. His plan for us is better than our own! It took a lot forContinue reading “I give up. I’m done. I’m finished. I surrender.”
How to tell if the Holy Spirit is moving in a place
There are several ways determine if Holy Spirit is moving in a church service. The worship is real and it’s not mechanical. The congregation is really involved and you can see it on their faces. God isn’t being sung to, He’s really being worshiped. The pastor does something different. He breaks up the usual wayContinue reading “How to tell if the Holy Spirit is moving in a place”
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