His Presence

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

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Safe / Dangerous

"The local church should be a safe place to hear the dangerous message of Jesus." Joel Hunter, remix

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Rescue

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Cultural Norms

In the General Superintendents' Quadrennial report at our Church of the Nazarene's 29th General Assembly, Dr. David Busic passionately and lovingly shared these words as a small portion of His hope-filled message: 

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

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Something Big

My message back to our local church today:

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Forever

"Forever, we are Christians in the making." E. Stanley Jones

My Tweet Saturday night from Church of the Nazarene General Assembly in Indianapolis is below.

 

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Sea Song

Grateful to my friend, Walt, for sharing this inspiring music video by Hillsong United. Sea of Galilee was the filming location.

https://youtu.be/M9GcyHpptMk

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

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My Prayer

My prayer today:

Dear Lord, Your kindness rekindles hope in my heart. I am grateful.

Dear Lord, Your grace amazes my mind. You are Faithful.

Dear Lord, Your peace places my soul in deep confidence. I am blessed. 

Dear Lord, Your love offers my existence eternal life. You are beautiful. 

Dear Lord, Your trustworthiness demands my loyalty. I am trusting. 

Dear Lord, Your mercy makes my morning bright. You are wonderful.

In Jesus Name, I give thanks. Amen.

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Heavenly Song

After I preached on Heaven this past Sunday, Pastor Joseph, our worship leader sent me this amazing Heavenly song:

https://youtu.be/JgDXsngY-BE

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

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Christians Forgive

Click on image for full-frame forgiveness quote:

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Heaven

What joy to preach on Heaven today at our local church. I began with this verse:

So glad for the Hope we have in Christ in this life and beyond this life in Heaven. 

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Come Home

My Instagram post, Saturday, June 17, 2017 -- Father's Day Eve:

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New Day

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Nothing New

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Remember God Before You Are Old

As I have been praying through Ecclesiastes recently, chapter 12 is so poignant:

"Don't let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor Him in your youth before you grow old..."

"Remember Him before your hair turns white... and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper..."

"Remember Him before you are near the grave... where mourners will weep at your funeral..."

"Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young..."

-Selected passages from NLT, Ecclesiastes 12.

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Solomon's Commentary on Riches

Powerful counsel to ponder:

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Fully Known

Today, as I turn 56-years-old, I am saturating my ageless soul in God's eternal plan and Place for my future -- Heaven!

This verse really satisfies my mind as I contemplate my forever life in and with Jesus.

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Come Down

Luke 19:1-10

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Lessons

My Twitter post yesterday:

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In You

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Lead Me

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Folly Calls

God's Word is powerful:

Let us choose Wisdom over folly for Wisdom is life but folly is death. 

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Not Impressed

Praying the Proverbs today. Strong words indeed:

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A Romantic

My Dad, was a romantic of sorts. He loved poetry. I miss hearing him quote lines of love to my Mom. Here is a love quote written by his favorite author:

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Pentecost Afterglow

As I sit and reflect this Sunday evening, yes, in the Afterglow of our Pentecost Celebration this morning, I am amazed at how God showed up and showed off. 

I taught on "Intimate Identity as Beloved Sons and Daughters of our Loving Father God!"

By the end of our English services, twelve were baptized in the baptistery and seemingly as many as 25 more (I lost count) were spontaneously baptized by pouring, while our wooden altars were lined with seekers to be sanctified wholly.  

As a result, our people experienced a Pentecost Day of pure joy that the devil could not put the brakes on.

The Twitter post I put up Saturday night could not have been more true: 

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Glad Because

"Lord, we are all joyful and glad because You have been so good to Your people." My prayer today by remixing 2 Chronicles 7:10b (NLT).

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The Fire

Shortly after I awoke this morning -- during this week of Pentecost remembrance and celebration -- this Steve Green song that has been essential in my Christian life came to mind. Please saturate in the words for they are very powerful and life transforming.

https://youtu.be/pX0knHZorb0

"Worship Only God!" Rev. 22:9 NLT

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