Sep 5
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catsladder started following jacobwiley
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catsladder started following trevoroakchurch
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catsladder added a text contribution Holy Spirit as water instead of as windIn here, it looks like we have a different image for the Holy Spirit. Instead of wind or dove, it is associated with water instead. Notice some of the water image verbs like "washing" and "pour" in direct or indirect references to the Holy Spirit. This may also be an indirect reference back to John 3:5, "Jesus answered, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he... Read more »
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Jul 21
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catsladder added a text contribution Health CareThe passage about the fruit of the Spirit and basically the fruit of the flesh... In health care, there is an interesting situation where both meets. Especially in acute mental health, one sees lots of the fruit of the flesh being amplified many times over, and the impulse control is taken away in patients. Especially nurses, at least the really good acute mental health nurses, one can see lots of... Read more »
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catsladder added a text contribution Summary of James",,,The only thing that counts is faith expressing through love" This part of the verse actually is a good summary of what James is trying to teach. Paul does not teach faith only, but faith expressed through actions that are based in love (remind us of the 1 Cor 13 classic love verses by Paul). Read more »
Jul 14
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catsladder started following tulsapro
Jul 13
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This study is excellent for anyone interested in studying what the word says about tithing. It will correct many misunderstandings regarding the tradition. Dr. Russell Earl Kelly, PHD challenges our… Read more »
May 21
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catsladder added a text contribution Friends of God by John FischerCatch of the Day Friends of God by John Fischer What Jesus said: "Whoever is not against us is for us" (Mark 9:39). Or: Unless a person is an outright proclaimed enemy of the gospel, he can be considered a friend. That means there are lots of friends out there waiting to be claimed. What it seems like we heard: "Whoever is not for us is against us." Or in other words, anyone who is not one... Read more »