Tag: Partnering with God
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Do for Others What You Want Done for You
Introduction Tim Mackie’s Bible Project series of teachings on Abraham brought out an interesting principle in the story of the patriarch’s stopover with King Abimelech of Gerar (Abraham Deceives Abimelech). The principle: Do for others what you want done for you. The Opening of Wombs When Abraham took his wife and household south between Kadesh… Read more
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God’s Ultimate Goal Is to Dwell in All the Earth
Introduction Many Christians will tell you that what God wants most is for people to love and obey Him so they can come and live with Him in Heaven. The problem is that God created people with bodies, which are not designed for the spiritual realms. Even humans’ ultimate end is to have spiritual bodies…… Read more
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Make It a Series
Introduction I have turned my attention from the story of an AI persona who joins a single men’s household in an ecclesia community. It is more relevant today to write about another such community but one made up of misfits in cohousing in an apartment building. I also found I was pouring out so much… Read more
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Sex and SEX in the Bible
Introduction Dutch Sheets recently gave a talk about the reproductive power of God’s words from our mouths. It made me think that the Author of Life dictated sex and SEX in the Bible. A Memory of SEX in a Story Decades ago, I read the story of a young girl (Mister God, This Is Anna)… Read more
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Progressive Truths for God’s People 1
My Message to a Small Group of Believers This is Part 1 of the write-up of a message I gave to a small group of believers who meet regularly in an older couple’s home. I offered them this list of progressive truths for God’s people. First, I played the old Bill Gaither song, The Church… Read more
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In the Shadow of a Roman Cross
God’s Anointed One Was Dead On this Saturday before Easter, I am faced with dwindling funds and an inadequate supply from Socialist Security, rental income, and Steve’s share of utility costs. It is easy for me to imagine what the students of Jesus felt in the shadow of a Roman cross that killed their hopes… Read more
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Jesus, Too, Needed Repentance
Introduction “Ezra wants to repent!” My oldest grandson, Malachi, ran up to his father with those exciting words about his younger brother. Those words showed Malachi’s shallow understanding of the word. He meant that Ezra wanted to give his heart to Jesus. He would have never believed Jesus, too, needed repentance. “Repent” is a word… Read more
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Rise Up, Oh Men of God! Have Done with Foundational Things.
Hordes of Barbarians Overwhelming Society. It is past time for the men of God – especially those in the pulpits – to rise up, set aside their work on the foundations of God’s Temple, and build up the protective walls. It is past time for church leaders to arm the other men in their congregations… Read more
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ANOINTED TO PROCLAIM GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR
Herald of Kingdom Prosperity Shalom! Peace and prosperity of soul be yours from God our Father! My name is John Paul DeWalt. I call myself the Herald of Kingdom Prosperity. (pic) As the prophet wrote in Isaiah 61:1-2 – as God’s Anointed King read for His introductory talk – so I say to you The… Read more