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Pastor Bryan Lowe
I truly love Jesus, who saved me from destruction. I am His, completely and totally. I have deep issues, but these only enhance His love for me.
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Hardly Indispensable
13 The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people’s disputes against each other. They waited before him from morning till evening. 14 When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that Moses was doing for the people, he asked, “What are you … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Book of Exodus, brokenness, Church, discipleship, faith, God, humility, Israel, Jethro, Moses, Old Testament, personal comments, testing, trust, understanding, wisdom
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For The Work, For Our Lord
Lord God, you have placed me in your church. You know how unsuitable I am. Were it not for your guidance I would have brought everything to destruction. I wish to give my heart and mouth to your service. I … Continue reading
Posted in believer, church, church life, devotional, discipleship, God, humility, Jesus Christ, lessons learned,, life lessons, Luther, Martin Luther, prayer, Serving Mentally Ill Christians, spiritual lessons, understanding, Very helpful, weakness, will of God, work
Tagged brokenness, Church, faith, God, Holy Spirit, humility, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord, Martin Luther, prayer, theology, understanding
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Calibrating Your Heart to His
“May the patience and encouragement that come from God allow you to live in harmony with each other the way Christ Jesus wants.” Romans 15:5 “Now make me completely happy! Live in harmony by showing love for each other. Be … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, calibration, Christ Jesus, christianity, church service, discipleship, faith, God, Holy Spirit, prayer, San Francisco, understanding
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Blood in the Water
It’s a well known fact. Biologists tell us that sharks can smell blood from 2-3 miles away. They follow their noses to the place where they sense it. They have an ‘attack mechanism’ to anything that is vulnerable. Blood acts … Continue reading
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Tagged afflictions, brokenness, Church, depression, discipleship, faith, God, Holy Spirit, love, mental illness, pain, Shark, shark attack, sin, trials, understanding, wisdom
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Understanding Your Pastor
I think that most of us in the Church fail to get a real grip on what pastoring is all about. And that is sad and bad. Not only do we stunt our pastors growth, but we cripple ourselves, and … Continue reading →