Understanding Through Experience
October 8, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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My father was pretty healthy for most of his life. Then in his seventies, he went through a series of medical problems. At one point when the physician thought he was dying, I immediately flew to Florida to see him. By the time I arrived he was doing much better. As I sat with him [...]
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“Open Your Door, Open Your Heart” – UpWords – Week of October 8-14
October 8, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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They ate together in their homes, happy to share their food with joyful hearts (Acts 2:46). How would you have liked to be the one who opened his home for Jesus? Take from www.revelife.com Share and Enjoy
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A Sudden Interruption
October 7, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Once when the plane my wife and I were on was landing, there was a sudden interruption. As we approached the runway, the plane suddenly banked to the right, then began picking up altitude. For a split second all conversation ceased. Something important had happened—actually it was someone important. Air Force One was approaching and [...]
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“Weep with Those Who Weep” – Daily in Christ 10/7
October 7, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep (Rom. 12:15). One challenge iin ministry is learning how to respond to others when they honestly acknowledge their feelings. Take from www.revelife.com Share and Enjoy
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Faith Like A Child
October 6, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Matthew 18:2-5 tells us “2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 5And [...]
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Steven Curtis Chapman and VeggieTales – It’s A Meaningful Life
October 6, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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The VeggieTales are back with It’s A Meaningful Life, a movie about understanding your own worth and how important it is to be satisfied with what you have instead of chasing after what everyone else has. For this release, Steven Curtis Chapman is the driving force behind the theme song, “Meant to Be.” … Read [...]
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The Portrait
October 6, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Some time ago I heard the story of a man who had commissioned an artist to paint a portrait of his much-loved wife which hung over their living room mantle. After she died, the portrait took on a whole new significance. Because they were Christians he knew he would someday join her in heaven, but [...]
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“The Need for Significance” – PowerPoint – Oct. 6, 2010
October 6, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Even the hairs of your head are all numbered (Luke 12:7). Has your life been reduced to an account number? Take from www.revelife.com Share and Enjoy
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Weekly Top 10 – October 4, 2010
October 5, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Sanctus Real and Jeremy Camp are sitting on top this week and there are four new tunes to keep you busy listening! Listen for Brooke Fraser, Fireflight, Brandon Heath and LZ7 from the UK and you may find a new favorite. … Read Full Post By christianmusic.about.com Share and Enjoy
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Swimming with Dolphins
October 5, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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I once read an article about people swimming with dolphins. The thing that caught my attention was describing these encounters with dolphins as a “spiritual experience.” Today I’d like you to imagine a spiritual experience that Christians have that’s infinitely better than connecting with these intelligent sea mammals. Some call it the Eucharist; others, “Communion” [...]
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“Greater Love” – Encouragement for Today – Oct. 5, 2010
October 5, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). We can fool ourselves into thinking that we don’t need to open up and risk pain. Take from www.revelife.com Share and Enjoy
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How to Face Temptation
October 4, 2010 by Lecrae.net
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Temptation is an unfortunate fact of life. Your temptation may be different from mine, but Satan targets all of us. Even Jesus was tempted by Satan and we can learn much from how he withstood temptation. The Bible tells us that Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit. That means he was completely controlled by [...]