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Two Standing

There is a parable found in Luke 18. In the parable two men went to the temple to pray. The first was a Pharisee (religious leader of the day). “The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God,… Read More

Spiritual Warfare – Part 3

Subtitle: Wrestling Against Principalities and Powers We are continuing our series on spiritual warfare. So far we have learned how being strong in the Lord and the power of His might means receiving strength from above in order… Read More

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God is Primarily Interested in Our Growth

As humans we worry about many things. But there is one thing on the mind of God concerning us: our growth – or maturity if you will. So I say let’s push aside the things that hinder growth… Read More

Prophetic Dream / Prepared Table on Wheels

I was sitting in the back row of Pastor Daniel Holohan’s church. Pastor Dan was sitting next to me and we were both very relaxed. Then from behind us came a table on wheels full of food. Enough… Read More

Raised with Christ and Setting Affections Above

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” (Colossians 3:1,2) The… Read More

A True knowing part 3

A True Knowing – Part 3

Subtitle: Retaining God in Our Knowledge “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, (epignōsis) God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting.” (Romans 1:28)… Read More

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A True knowing – Part 2

Subtitle: Growing in the Knowledge of God In part one of this series we talked about what true knowledge of God is and what it is not. We learned that this knowledge goes far beyond intellectual head knowledge…. Read More

A True Knowing

A True Knowing – Part 1

In this series we are going to look at the highest type of knowledge one can have. In the New Testament in is called epignōsis. It mrecognition, i.e. (precise and correct knowledge, acknowledgement.” It comes from the root… Read More

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Come Up and See As I See

Subtitle: Subtitle: Lessons from the Prophet Habakkuk – Part 1 The prophet Habakkuk lived in a very difficult time. Sin and corruption were rampant in Israel. The prophet starts off with asking the Lord a question: “O Lord,… Read More

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Hope – Accessing Its Treasure

By Roderick Breem The book of Colossians opens up with Paul stating his thankfulness for the believers at Colosse. One of the big reasons he gave thanks for them was because he saw a treasure that was stored… Read More