Category Archives: condemnation

Ministry & the Mentally Ill

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

“Religious people love to hide behind religion. They love the rules of religion more than they love Jesus. With practice, the Condemners let rules become more important than the spiritual life. “ — Michael Yaconelli Mentally ill people are rarely seen in … Continue reading →

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Bone Tired Weariness

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

8 “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, … Continue reading →

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Scorched, But Deeply Loved

Posted on February 12, 2017 by

“Then Jesus said to Peter, “Go away from me, Satan! You are not helping me! You don’t care about the things of God, but only about the things people think are important.” Matt. 16:23, NCV Principles of the Kingdom will … Continue reading →

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The Blue Letter Version

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

The ‘red letter’ Bible emphasizes the words of Jesus by making them red. But sometimes we can learn just as much by which words he didn’t say.  I would like to submit to you the ‘Blue Letter Version’ of things … Continue reading →

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I am Jonah, [Self Awareness]

Posted on August 12, 2016 by

1 “But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD, “O LORD, is this not what I said when I was still at home? That is why I was so quick to flee to Tarshish. I knew that … Continue reading →

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Has God Given Up on You?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

  13 “If we are unfaithful,     he remains faithful,     for he cannot deny who he is.”  2 Timothy 2:13, NLT There can be times of a great despair; when sin or sickness is definitely in the spotlight. Losing hope is … Continue reading →

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When I Condemn Myself, [Guilt]

Posted on June 7, 2016 by

Understanding how to forgive is one of the most essential truths we must learn. We learn that we must forgive others– if we want forgiveness for our own sins. But we jump right into it when we pass judgement on … Continue reading →

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