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Denial Is Inevitable …
Have you ever lamented your cowardice? I know I have! So many times I want to stand strong for Jesus and, when a tough situation comes up, I wimp out. If you know how I feel, we are not alone. … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, Discipleship, Uncategorized
Tagged attack, betrayal, coward, cowardice, faith, Jesus, Peter, Simon Peter, spirit, strength
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Transformed Podcast #270: What Are the Top 10 Characteristics of a Team “Wrecker?”
We have watched it before and we are watching it today: Church closures! In America, 3,500 – 4,000 churches closer their doors every year for good. Half of all churches last year did not add a new member through conversion … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged attack, betrayal, Christian, church, confidence, critical, demanding, enemies, extrovert, flaunting, gossip, gripe, griper, grumble, inquisitive, leader, Leadership, lone ranger, malicious, ministry, obnoxious, offensive, phonies, pretender, procrastination, smart aleck, sniper, squealers, temperamental, time waster, troll, unreasonable
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Transformed Podcast #269: What Are the 7 Core Character Qualities of an Excellent Team Player?
When a nation or a planet spirals out of control, only the People of God can stir the God of His People to bring about change, repentance, revival and rebirth! We are here to welcome you to the second in this … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged approval, character, church, consistency, consistent, control, examination, finances, guidance, leader, Leadership, ministry, promptings, respect, self control, testing
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Transformed Podcast #268: What Kind of Team Player Brings Victory to Their Team?
As our culture crumbles, the Church of the Lord Jesus MUST work together! Unity is key to effective strategic execution of the Great Commission of King Jesus! We are here to introduce you to a special series on the Transformed Podcast … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged advancement, athlete, attitude, church, commitment, company, confidence, correction, criticizing, difficulty, digital, doing, drive, effort, enrichment, excellence, fear, formula, habit, help, hindrance, improvement, improvise, invention, Job, leader, Leadership, loser, nuisance, objecting, opportunity, people, possibilities, promoted, refusing, responsibility, routine, strength, team, turbulent times, weakness, winner
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Transformed Podcast #267: O God, Do Not Keep Silent!
As God’s people watch the news these days, many are asking, “Are theses THE last days?” As the temperature of the Church cools towards Jesus and the our Culture continues to crumble, many of the Redeemed have chosen to look … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Last Days, Transformed
Tagged alliance, Almighty, anger, appeal, bigotry, cry out, earthquakes, enemies, everlasting, God, intercession, intolerance, Jesus, justice, last days, Lord, mercy, plead, righteousness, SCOTUS, submission, victory
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Which English Translation Should I Read?
Recently I was asked, “What’s your favorite bible/version?” My response went as follows … Having read almost every English version, and now on my 38th pass cover-to-cover, the question depends on the purpose I’m reading. My favorites: NLT – Reading … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Reading, Discipleship, Leadership Blog, Uncategorized
Tagged Bible, bible reading, CEB, CEV, ESV, HCSB, MEV, NASB, NIV, NKJV, NLT, translations
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Transformed Episode #256: The Discipline of Sharing Our Good News!
The early church was a “gospelling” band of people. They spoke the Gospel. When the believers were driven out of Jerusalem because of the persecution after Stephen’s martyrdom, they “went about preaching the word” – literally, “evangelizing or gospelling the … Continue reading
Posted in christian life, Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged discernment, evangelism, faith, Good News, Gospel, Holy Spirit, hope, Jesus Christ, love, love of God, sharing, spiritual
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7 Ways to Tell It May Be a God Thing—Helping Discern If God Is in This
Editor’s Note: The will of God. It’s a big issue for the disciple. In this great article by our friend, Ron Edmondson, there are some practical thoughts on discovering God’s will. As we ask at Eagles In Leadership, “Are you praying … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Will of God
Tagged Abraham, Christ, faith, Moses, Noah, please God, will of God
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Transformed Episode #252: The Discipline of Talking to God!
The most practical and powerful way to get believers headed in the direction of spiritual maturity is to help them establish habits that promote spiritual growth. As we open this episode of the Transformed Podcast, we are here today … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Transformed
Tagged answers, Bible, Christian, discipline, God's Word, prayer, prosperity, strength
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