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Daily Diet ~ Day 9 ~ We Are What We Eat


Oct 13

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Northwest Ohio Emmaus Mens Walk 58
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DAY 9 ~ October 13, 2009 ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14

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Forgetting What Lies Behind


Jul 14

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I think I am ready to trade a bunch of promises for the simple fact of what is. 

Trading Christianity for Existentialism means the end of hope for something better.  But it also means this present day is good enough.     

Perhaps there will be no future redemption or healing.  But is that so bad?  After all… how long can we wait? 

If something better is always coming soon then that is a judgment on what is already.  Which means one cannot ever be happy in the present.  But God said his creation was good. 

Is there such a thing as Christian Existentialism?

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This Too is Spirit - Dark Night of the Soul


May 29

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The spirit life is not all rainbows and roses…  Sometimes it is about keeping up one’s “walk” or maintaining appearances for the sake of those who look to you for testimony.   Sometimes it is about suffering and merely surviving.  This has been called the Dark Night of the Soul.

Huge victories are won by persevering in faith even if appearances cannot be maintained during the battle.  Believers emerge from the other side of such experiences deeper, stronger, more fully prepared for some special calling or mission or work.

On the following - I wonder - do you think of this as a failed spiritual condition or one that is standing up against an attack from the other side?

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Drowning again
in torrential emotion
unable to breathe
dieing on the inside

But I always
make it look good
on the outside
and nobody knows…..

Crumbling again
with a smile
working hard
going nowhere

But I always
make it look good
on the outside
and nobody knows…..

Heartbeats still
yet all desires
are pointless
no power now

But I always
make it look good
on the outside
and nobody knows…..

Losing Faith
in a new day coming
when strength returns
and joy shall rise again

But I always
make it look good
on the outside
and nobody knows…..

C 2009 Brother Freeley Deals

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Christiany ~ Spiritual Power ~ Do You Have It?


Feb 07

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Christianity teaches that believers have the help of a POWER not available to those who do not believe… right?  Or at least that we have more POWER than other spiritual disciplines…

Spiritual power… what is that?  Do you have it?

Can you know things others don’t?  Walk on water?  Heal the Sick?  Raise the Dead?

Is that what Spiritual Power means?

Your thoughts?

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How to be Published at e4God.com


Jan 24

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Christian writers comments and articles are welcome here!  Simply use our menu at right to register an account and you can start being published here.  New members may post comments on other articles - and may begin posting new articles of their own after making a few comments showing goodwill and ability to post from a Christian viewpoint.

A new member recently asked about our policies.  Our answer, on another thread, seems like a good post in its own right - so here it is.

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As much as we do not want to “CENSOR” content here, and want to encourage free and open expression of the many possibilities and potential views within Christian thought and practice, we err on the side of caution with new members.

We have a site that is open to the public and we have to be cautious about what is displayed in the name of the Kingdom. We are committed to honoring God. Our audience numbers over 5000 visitors per day - which is an accomplishment and a responsibility that are both taken seriously!

We feel a need to prevent the unwanted display of the kind of pornographic images and links that are often posted to public blogs by those who serve another master.

Acceptable comments are generally approved within 12-24 hours. Once you have posted a few times, we will set your permissions status to bypass the moderation and whatever you write will be immediately posted.

We ask for your grace and understanding. The favors, if extended, will be returned with the opportunity to reach the world with your (message)…

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The Economy Got You Down?


Jan 19

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From Tut.com daily email:

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Just to be extra clear, The, there is absolutely no connection between the global economy and your freedom to think as you please.

Nor is there any connection between the global economy and my ability to shock and delight, suddenly and without warning.

I think that pretty much takes care of everything,
The Universe

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Not your traditional Christian thought source…. but… it’s pretty good  : )

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Pittsburgh Steelers Prayer


Jan 18

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Lord:

I know it’s only football, and you might be kind of busy with bigger things…

But could you let the iron curtain be born again!

May the steelers find salvation and place a hedge of protection around Big Ben

And may they throw a hail mary for the win!

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iPod from God ~ Can you imagine ?


Dec 09

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Can you imagine God receiving prayers for iPods this Christmas? Ah well…

How about we just download a 1 minute sample of God to our iPod so we can keep him in a box and play him when we want to “feel good”.  Isn’t that what most Christians do with God?  Keep him in a box and play him to feel good?

Do you think Christ would accept his ASSIGNMENT EARTH so that a Christian somewhere could have an iPod?

I still don’t understand the appeal of the iPod.  I have carried a phone that can download music and video for over 5 years, and I still don’t bother.

OK - I’m done rippin on iPod… ; )

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Experiencing the Christ in Christmas


Dec 04

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Do you experience the Christ in Christmas?  Is Jesus alive for you?

Tell us how!

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Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State?


Dec 02

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I really thought God might be with Barack Obama.

But I don’t think anybody was prayed up when they made the choice to appoint Hillary as Secretary of State.

I have a bad feeling about this.

You?

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