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Sanctification

The Freedom I Choose may be the Freedom I Lose.

March 11, 2010

“All Freedom is measured by its boundaries.
So carry a tape measure.”

How do you measure your boundaries – in inches or in cinches? Living free in your own power is not a cinch! It’s no easy task. When I began my journey back toward a relationship with Christ, I needed guidelines to help me [...]

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Why am I Tempted? Part 4

February 26, 2010

He uses fiery trials to enlist us.
Prior to this instance, in the previous chapter (John 20:22), Jesus showed Himself to Peter and others and breathed on them that they might receive the Holy Ghost. This was the indwelling. It would be followed by the infilling. Once He is in, if we will remain empty [...]

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Why am I Tempted? Part 3

February 24, 2010

The word praise means “worth commending.” The word honor means “worth promoting.” The word glory means “worth observing.” So, we can conclude that if we accept our temptations as examinations from God, we will determine, whether we pass or fail, who or Whom we are depending upon. With the exposé of His examination, we can [...]

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Why am I Tempted? Part 2

February 22, 2010

So, we have an admonition for the body of Christ to actively participate in bearing the burdens of tempted people. We, as believers, ought not only to overcome our own bouts with temptations, but we ought to sustain other brethren through their temptations and save them in their failed errs from the truth, as well.
This [...]

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