The God-Man
This is a chapter from my book, God, I Don't Understand.
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The Gifts of the Spirit
This material has been adapted from the Spirit-filled Spirituality facet in my book, Conformed to His Image.
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Paul's Four Life-Changing Prayers
Thse prayers are transformational when we pray through them regularly and take them to heart. They relate to our highest good - the experiential, personal, relational knowledge of God that can only be given to us through His indwelling Spirit.
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Lessons from the Women of the Bible
The Bible richly affirms the dignity and value of women, and many of its characters provide us with spiritual insights and lessons through their lives.
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The Forward To Choose The Life By Dallas Willard
The forward to “Choose The Life”
By Dallas Willard
There are now signs that significant groups among professing Christians are ready to take up discipleship to Jesus as the core of their religious life. A realization has been setting in that the redemption Christ offers is for all aspects of life, from the deepest parts of the human being outward to the last details of our actions. -
Choose The Life
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To choose the life is to commit to a way or pattern of life. Its basis is humility, and it is a life of self-denial and submission to others. We choose it because Christ chose it for himself. The essence of faith is to take up our cross daily and follow him.
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13. So likewise the Father is almighty, the Son almighty, and the Holy Spirit almighty.
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The Son of Man will come with the clouds of heaven. In the presence of the Ancient of Days, He will be given dominion and glory and a kingdom, so that all peoples, nations, and men of every language will worship Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. (Daniel 7:13-14)
Reading (Lectio)
- Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.
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12. As also there are not three uncreated, nor three infinites, but one uncreated, and one infinite.
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There is none like You, O Lord;
You are great, and Your name is mighty in power.
Who should not revere You, O King of the nations?
It is Your rightful due.
For among all the wise men of the nations
And in all their kingdoms,
There is no one like You. (Jeremiah 10:6-7)Reading (Lectio)
- Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.
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11. And yet they are not three eternals, but one eternal.
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Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel
And his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts:
I am the first and I am the last;
Apart from Me there is no God. (Isaiah 44:6)Reading (Lectio)
- Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.
Meditation (Meditatio)
- Reflect and ruminate on the words and phrases in the text.
- Which words, phrases, or images speak most to you?
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10. The Father eternal, the Son eternal, and the Holy Spirit eternal.
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Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than your companions. (Psalm 45:6-7)Reading (Lectio)
- Slowly read the Scripture passage several times.
Meditation (Meditatio)
- Reflect and ruminate on the words and phrases in the text.
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