Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! (2 Thessalonians 3:16, NASB) In 2016, my anxiety hit critical mass. I was (and still am) intense, too often introspective, and worry too much. But the anxiety that started in 2016, which I now believe was an attack […]
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There are two types of “presence” of God. Understanding both concepts and releasing them brings peace, power, and provision to our lives. The Old Testament (OT) view of presence: Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? (Psalm 139:7, ESV). Every person (unless they’ve put on scientific and naturalistic
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Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? (Psalm 139:7, NIV) As believers, God is with us. It’s not mystical but relational and practical. One of the most important aspects of God walking with us is hearing His voice. Let’s make a connection between God’s presence and His guidance. Dallas
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I want to be with those that I enjoy. I like the conversation, the comradery, and a lot of times, just joking. During a dinner with good friends, the barriers come down and we start telling stories – about ourselves and others – and we laugh. Have you ever felt renewed after an evening with
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American culture is probably the hardest place in the world to learn to pray! Paul Miller in A Praying Life I agree and I disagree with Paul Miller. And before I get too critical with Miller, of all the books that I have read on prayer, his book, A Praying Life, is one of my
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Years ago, I read The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence. In the 70’s this book was a huge ‘read’ by any self-respecting follower of Jesus. I participated in at least 6 small group studies and preached a sermon series on the book. At our hippie church, we didn’t talk about movies
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Every person has a need for God’s presence. I do too. Without God’s manifest presence I worry too much. The Passion Translation reflects my thoughts about God’s presence: My heart will not be afraid even if an army rises to attack. I know that you are there for me, so I will not be shaken. Here’s
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