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PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1

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 – Progress

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 4

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

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 – Tested

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 – Part 2

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life – Part 2

What are some life-transforming experiences you have had?  What conclusions did you make about God, others and/or yourself in light of those circumstances? We all develop thought patterns based on our experiences. Some of our thought patterns seem to be correct based...

Change Your Thoughts – Part One

Change Your Thoughts – Part One

Are you happy right now with the way your life is going?  Do you want to live the rest of your life the way you are living it now?  Do you know that you have the power to choose your tomorrows by changing your thoughts today? Your thoughts define your destiny! I often...

Alternatives to Halloween and 35 Movies to Watch

Alternatives to Halloween and 35 Movies to Watch

This year, why not introduce folks to two wonderful Christian holidays that occur at the same time – All Saints Day and Reformation Day? All Saints Day takes place on Nov. 1. Historically speaking, it has become primarily a day to honor Christian martyrs or...

Winning During Football Season

Winning During Football Season

I’d be curious to know if there are any men in West Coast churches on Sundays during football season. Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought to myself how thankful I was that I live on the East Coast where NFL games begin at 1:00 on Sunday, versus...

7 Reasons to Thank God for Unanswered Prayer

7 Reasons to Thank God for Unanswered Prayer

Do you know what it’s like to continually wait on God for an answer to your prayer? Maybe someone you minister to is struggling with the fact that they’ve been praying and God hasn’t been answering. I'm a firm believer that God knows exactly what He's doing when He...

PASTORS AND PIETISM: A KEY TO SPIRITUAL RENEWAL – Part 1

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 – Progress

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 4

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

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 – Tested

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 – Part 2

Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life – Part 2

What are some life-transforming experiences you have had?  What conclusions did you make about God, others and/or yourself in light of those circumstances? We all develop thought patterns based on our experiences. Some of our thought patterns seem to be correct based...

Change Your Thoughts – Part One

Change Your Thoughts – Part One

Are you happy right now with the way your life is going?  Do you want to live the rest of your life the way you are living it now?  Do you know that you have the power to choose your tomorrows by changing your thoughts today? Your thoughts define your destiny! I often...

Alternatives to Halloween and 35 Movies to Watch

Alternatives to Halloween and 35 Movies to Watch

This year, why not introduce folks to two wonderful Christian holidays that occur at the same time – All Saints Day and Reformation Day? All Saints Day takes place on Nov. 1. Historically speaking, it has become primarily a day to honor Christian martyrs or...

Winning During Football Season

Winning During Football Season

I’d be curious to know if there are any men in West Coast churches on Sundays during football season. Seriously, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought to myself how thankful I was that I live on the East Coast where NFL games begin at 1:00 on Sunday, versus...

7 Reasons to Thank God for Unanswered Prayer

7 Reasons to Thank God for Unanswered Prayer

Do you know what it’s like to continually wait on God for an answer to your prayer? Maybe someone you minister to is struggling with the fact that they’ve been praying and God hasn’t been answering. I'm a firm believer that God knows exactly what He's doing when He...

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