daily word - reason alone?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 20, 2020 - 06:00

Do you ever reason by yourself? Do you ever consider an offense that is disturbing you at length alone and get into an endless loop of what they said and what you said and what you should have said, rehearsing your comeback speech in your mind? Did this leave you feeling righteous and justified? Was it ultimately helpful? What is the alternative to self-justifying thought patterns? In my word I invite you to come and let us reason together. This was presented in the context of forgiveness of sins, but it isn’t limited to that.

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daily word - control issues?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 19, 2020 - 06:00

Do you have control issues? Do you know anyone who does? Is it easier to recognize in other people than in yourself? Is there a price to pay for having control issues? Does it appear to be something without cost? After all, everything is under control. Yet there is a cost for this, and it is easier to see in other people. Can you see how  they damage relationships, miss opportunities, and generally lead diminished lives, having control over a smaller and smaller domain? This is what happens when you are in control instead of me.

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daily word - safe and sacred space?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 18, 2020 - 06:00

Are you familiar with the idea of sacred space? Sometimes this is called holy ground. People use these terms to refer to church buildings, but the concept is not limited to that. Are you familiar with the concept of safe space? This term applies to places where you are accepted and can be yourself without being threatened or defensive. Do you think of sacred space and safe space as the same thing? They should be, but this depends on your image of me. If you are absolutely certain of my love for you, then you know that you are safe in my presence, and sacred spaces are safe spaces.

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daily word - inclusive?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 17, 2020 - 06:00

Do you see yourself as inclusive and accepting or exclusive and intolerant? These divisions have created warring camps between large groups of people merely by identification with one group or another. But the same principle can be seen on a very small scale as well as on a large scale. Have you ever been in a conversation where some people were excluded because they knew nothing of the topic or terminology? Should you be required to limit conversation to the lowest common denominator?

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We ALL Need a WONDERFUL COUNSELOR as Covid 19 Becomes a Worldwide Pandemic

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Submitted by Mark Virkler on March 16, 2020 - 14:15

The amazing thing is that we DO have a Wonderful Counselor! Yes, it is true schools and colleges and sporting events have shut down. Businesses, stores, cruises, and theme parks have closed. Nations have sealed their borders. Fear is ready to surmount reason.

In the midst of this, the Bible says:

For a child will be born to us … the government will rest on His shoulders… His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace (Isa. 9:6).


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daily word - burned bridges?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 16, 2020 - 06:00

Have you heard of burning your bridges? Have you ever done it? This implies dealing with an offense in such a way that reconciliation is impossible, not only today, but forever. How do you think I feel about this? You know how I feel about reconciliation. If your brother has anything against you go and be reconciled to your brother before you bring your offering to me. If you must have closure let it be in a positive sense. You do not know what tomorrow will bring. Even if you cannot deal with your brother today, don’t make it impossible to be reconciled to your brother tomorrow.

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daily word - who are you?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 15, 2020 - 06:00

Do you have a strong sense of identity? What does it consist of? The search for identity is inherent in the human condition. I placed it within you. Have you noticed how many people identify with their favorite team, or fictional characters in stories, or their car, or house, or what they wear, or how they earn their living? Yet all of these things are chosen rather than inherent. Are they expressions of your true identity? All could be altered or done away with. Some are tenuous connections and some are imaginary.

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Covid 19, Fear, Panic, Revelation, Reason and Anointed Action

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Submitted by Mark Virkler on March 14, 2020 - 10:47

I received an email today which included the following questions: What are we to think about the Corona Virus, the nation's/world's response to it?  The collapse of our economy, the sequestering of peoples.  Are we in the tribulation, last days?  How does this fit into prophecy?  How do I manage the fear I have for the safety of my children, grandchildren, and for our jobs and abilities to buy food and survive?  I feel ill equipped to navigate these waters. 

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daily word - heavenly reward?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 14, 2020 - 06:00

Do you expect to get a reward in heaven? What would you expect? Money? Recognition? There are descriptions of extravagant wealth, but that will not be as meaningful a concept to you there as it is here. What is your reward in this life for following me? Don’t you describe your faith as a relationship with me? Wouldn’t you describe your friendships here as more enriching, satisfying, and fulfilling than anything monetary? Do you see your friendship with me as better than any other? So the relationship itself is the reward, and you don’t have to wait for heaven to get it.

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daily word - answer for everything?

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Submitted by Dale Cresap on March 13, 2020 - 06:00

Do you have an answer for everything? Is it reasonable to expect this from anyone? I have called you to have an answer for the hope that lies within you, but this is not the same thing and is not nearly so ambitious as having an answer for everything. Do you understand that you are engaged with an infinite divine mystery? Do you know that it is OK to admit that there are things you don’t understand? Why do believers so readily accept the premise that they must be able to answer every question? Witnesses can only testify to what they have experienced firsthand.

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