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A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed
May 3, 2022 I have had several acquaintances in my 57-year journey on this earth. Some have been close, and some have been those who needed me to do something. Whatever the case, I have had the privilege of knowing many people. When I was young, I was not so lucky. I was a funny […]
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The Battle is the Lord’s
April 28, 2022: Most people believe that when they begin following Christ their lives will become simpler, easier with more blessings. Jesus clearly stated that if they persecuted Him, they would persecute His followers. Most people, like me, think the following: let me get this straight; I surrender my life to you and now my […]
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Recovery in a Broken World
by Cliff Kosier Recovery in a Broken World / Love; Trust; Trial; Prayer; God’s Power; Spiritual Discipline; El Roi / Psalm 63:1–4; Acts 16:22–30; John 16:33; Genesis 6:13 Patience in trouble is one of the most difficult emotions to master. How do we trust in a God that is invisible? Can we really trust him? […]
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Worship Through Prayer
Today, I want to share with you the spiritual discipline called “BREATH PRAYER”. Our breath is the sign of life within us, when we breathe in we take the sustenance of life that nourishes our lungs and body; with exhalation we discard those things that are not good for the body. Breath Prayer is similar in structure.
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Spiritual Disciplines: Worship Through Music (Musica Divina)
While music is important in our lives and provide a means of expression, relaxation, grieving, celebration and fun in our modern world, it is advantageous to know that it was equally important in the ancient days of Israel. We only have to look at the Psalms to realize that music was a significant part of […]
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Worship Through Your Eyes (Part II)
Now that you have chosen your work of art, photo or place you will observe in nature, here is how we begin our journey to worship with our eyes through Visio Divina. You might want to grab a piece of paper, pen or pencil so you can write thoughts down as they occur. Begin by […]
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Worship Through Your Eyes (Part I)
Have you ever seen a piece of artwork that transported you into another realm? Great works of art have a tendency to help us see things that are outside of our realm of vision. As I embarked on a new discovery this week during a spiritual week of refreshment, I discovered that nature, photography, and […]
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The Elephant in the Sanctuary: Spiritual Disciplines that Enhance Worship – Part III
From the beginning of creation, there has been instilled in the human heart the act of worship. Whether the object of worship is work, beauty, family, or money, the human heart has always become infatuated with the worship of another. For the human heart that has accepted Jesus, the yearning of worship must be directed to the one who is their Creator.
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It’s Not About You!
May 11, 2022 In a society that claims taking care of yourself is of utmost importance, we tend to think everything revolves around our wants and likes. Just a couple of older commercials come to mind: “Have it Your Way”, “You deserve a break today” and “It’s not selfish to take care of yourself”, […]
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Lessons from Little Ones
This week I was invited by my granddaughter to participate in an event called “Lunch with a Loved One”. I was excited to be the one she invited but also thought this was something I could do that would be simple to let her know how important she is to us. The day before my […]
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Loneliness of the Heart
As I write this, I am outside waiting for the stars to appear for a glimpse of God’s heavenly beauty. I am alone this weekend. My wife has gone to take care of her aging mother; something we are all called to do to honor those who have cared for us and traveled this road […]
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Kingdom Focused Life
April 28, 2022: Jesus has risen from the dead, he is now appearing to the disciples frequently and teaching them things that need to be clarified before he goes to heaven to be with the Father. One of the questions circling in the disciples’ heads I imagine is “What are we going to do? How […]
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Living a Life of Worship through Journaling
Journaling as an Act of Worship? What thoughts do you have each day, week or month? More importantly, what do you do with all your spiritual thoughts that occur throughout the week? Do you have them stored somewhere or do you simply remember them when you enter a crisis of belief in your walk? If […]
Living a Life of Worship 