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PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1
Roger Helland © 2017 As I write, I reflect on what drives my three decades of Christian ministry that spans vigorous spiritual service as a lay-leader, church elder, pastor, Bible college and seminary instructor, denominational leader, mentor, and author. My fire is...
Daybreak Devotions – Pulled
“Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT The Greek word for “worry” in this passage literally means, “to be pulled in different directions.” It’s a rather accurate...
Daybreak Devotions – Good News
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes . . .” (Romans 1:16 NASB) The word translated “gospel” means “good news.” Why is the message of Christ good new? It’s good news because “it’s the power of God for...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – PART 9
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 9 “Carolyn, have you ever considered that some of the struggles you are experiencing are the result of demonic interference?” WHAT??? I grew up in an evangelical pastor’s home. I gave my heart...
Daybreak Devotions – Excellent!
November 16 “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.” (Proverbs 31:10 NASB) Why is it that on my wife’s birthday every year, I’m the one who feels like he’s received the gift? I met her at a weekly Bible Study. I had been asked to teach the...
Daybreak Devotions – Courage
“The Lord is with me: I will not be afraid . . . The is Lord is with me; He is my helper.” (Psalm 118:6a, 7a NIV) Courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s feeling the fear and forging ahead anyway. It’s doing what needs to be done despite trepidation. Courage is...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – PART 8
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 8 Today we will look at how vows and judgments can interfere with living a changed life. A vow is a solemn promise to do (or not to do) something. Vows are very important to God. He...
Daybreak Devotions – Encouragement
“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up . . .” (1 Thessalonians 5:11a NIV) My older daughter was very cautious when she was a young child. This was no more evident than when she was learning how to walk. When she tried taking her first step she fell...
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CHANGE YOUR LIFE, CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS – PART 7
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 7 So far in our series on changing our thoughts in order to change our life we have talked about several dynamics that can help us grow spiritually or hinder us: the importance of our thoughts,...
Daybreak Devotions – Progress
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been perfected, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.” (Philippians 3:12 BSB) Born prematurely, little Wilma wasn’t expected to survive her first month of life. Then, she...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – PART 6
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part Six “Hey Carolyn, there’s more in this present for you. You didn’t get everything out of the box. Come and see what else is in it.” I was so excited to find the black sweater I wanted I was...
Pasts
“But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God's heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13b-14 BSB) God has good plans for each of us that involve a hope and a future...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – Part 5
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 5 At this point in our series, you are beginning to realize how important your thoughts are in every area of your life. As we continue to explore the things that hinder us from walking into the...
Daybreak Devotions – Oneness
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” (Ephesians 4:3 NIV) Over the past few years, I haven’t seen a lot of effort by Christians on social media to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Quite frankly, it saddens me...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – Part 4
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING Part 4 In part three we explored how unforgiveness hinders us from walking in the freedom Christ desires for us. Paul states Christ’s desire for us in , “It was for freedom that Christ set us free;...
Daybreak Devotions – Difference
“I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.” (1Corinthians 9:22b NIV) Two friends, Sam and Dave, went for a walk on the beach one morning. When they arrived they noticed the shoreline was cluttered with thousands of...
Daybreak Devotions – Citizenship
“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 3:20 NIV) Christ followers have dual citizenship. We are citizens of an earthly country and citizens of heaven. The question is, which citizenship...
Daybreak Devotions – Tested
Tested “These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and...
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE – HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING
CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR LIFE - Part 3 HINDRANCES TO GODLY THINKING In the blog, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life (parts 1 & 2), we explored the perspective that our thoughts define our destiny. When our thoughts do not agree with God’s...
