Christ in Post-Christian Culture
AS BELIEVERS AND TRUE followers of Christ, we enter into a new life. We begin to build a Christian worldview. Jesus said, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). He also said, "I am the light …
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Father God, When I come before You,I dutifully pay lip serviceto how awesome You are,but I must admit thatwhat I am really interested in is me.I acknowledge Your sovereignty becauseI want “things” from You—lots of things.I want You to bless me—to make my life easier and, most of all,to rubber stamp my will as Your own. …
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Written by Steven Barto, B.S., Psy. I lived in bondage for so long that I became convinced victory was simply unattainable. My situation was desperate long before I realized how dire it had become. If I were God, I would have given up on me long ago; I would have walked away from the me …
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The following is a summary of my most recent class in pursuit of my Master’s in Theology at Colorado Christian University. Written by Steven Barto, B.S. Psy. IT'S ONE THING TO pick up a book and read about theology. And that's okay. It's how I got interested in taking the subject on as a graduate …
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My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? (Psalm 42:2) (NIV) What a fantastic Scripture reference. It speaks of a profound desire to commune with God. As I often do, I grabbed Eugene H. Peterson's The Message Remix: The Bible in Contemporary Language, and I turned …
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Perfection and liberation come from aligning one's self with the "highest intelligence." The powers of contemplation are attained through one's relationship and devotion to God. When we have an emotional crisis, it's natural to want to call out to someone for help. Thoughts and prayers flow automatically. In any difficult time, there is a longing …
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I belong to a Pentecostal church. A good number of our members practice what they call praying in tongues. I presently do not pray or speak in tongues, and have sometimes wondered if that means the others are more spiritually mature than I. More in touch with God. This, of course, made me question my …
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