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9 Traits of Church Bullies
Editor’s Note: This is such an excellent article and such a pervasive problem we are republishing it here in its entirety. If you would like to refer to the original article, you can find it here. By Thom S. Rainer … Continue reading
We Don’t Want Your Money!
My daughter just posted on Facebook: “I love that my church has pay my tithe online. Makes it SO much easier to make sure that’s the first 10% off the top!” One of her friends quickly responded: “That is … Continue reading
Posted in Church Health, Stewardship
Tagged 20-something, 30-something, attitude, cash, cashless, checks, giving, income, Leadership, money, online, paycheck, paypal, SMS giving, square, Starbucks, stream, text
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Transformed Episode #231: Christmas Provides Us With Joy!
Have you noticed how many people are running on “empty” these days? You can see it in their eyes. You can hear it in their voices. Sad, sorrow-filled lives stuck in meaningless endeavors as they watch the weeks and … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Transformed
Tagged almighty God, angel, angelic host, Bethlehem, Bible, Caesar, Caesar Augustus, Christmas, focus, Glory to God, God, Israel, Israeli, Jesus is LordYahweh, Joseph, joy, King, lead, Leadership, Lord, manger, Mary, Messiah, New Testament, Peace on Earth, Pilate, proclaim, rescue, rescuer, save, Savior, Virgin
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Transformed Episode #227: Forgive – When My Faith Must Grow
Welcome back to the Transformed Podcast. Forgiveness can be one of the hardest actions in life. We sincerely know and believe the other person does not deserve the gift of forgiveness. And then, when we extend such mercy and grace, … Continue reading
Posted in faith, Transformed
Tagged allegiance, anger, cross, duty, faith, forgive, forgiving, grow, growth, humility, Jesus, Leadership, lifestyle, Master, mustard seed, obey, offense, overcomer, overcoming, penalty, pray, rebuke, redemption, repent, resentment, responsibility, servant, sin, Son of God, submission, substitution, tempt, temptation, tempter, Trust, trust and obey, unforgiveness, worship
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Transformed Episode #220: God Is Light!
What a mighty God we serve! His character draws us to Him as a moth to a flame, especially today, as darkness surrounds our nation, our communities, and our lives. In this series we discover God is personal, intimate, … Continue reading
Posted in Character of God, Transformed
Tagged Bible, captivity, celebrate, Christian, counselor, disciple, discipleship, emotion, everlasting Father, follow, God, God's will, hope, Impossible, Leadership, light, mighty God, peace, plan, prince of peace, rejoice, rest, sorrow, South Bay, South Los Angeles, storm, suffering, trials, Trust, Vision, wonderful
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Transformed Episode #211: Searching God’s Heart for God’s Will
How do we discern God’s will? Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Time has a way of exposing the wisdom of our choices. Jesus taught this truth by saying, “But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged choose poorly, devoted, draw near, face to face with God, finances, financial ruin, generosity, God's will, humble, Leadership, Love God, pain, reach out, repent, respond, return, seek after, sin, submit, suffer
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Transformed Episode #208: Emptying Our Lives of Sins Garbage
How do we come clean before God? Welcome to the Transformed podcast. As you cry out to God for His help, remember He is always compassionate to you. He created you to love you. Your dependence upon Him allows Him … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged destruction, disobedience, disobey, God, guidance, Leadership, Lord, love, repent, sin, stubborn, will of God, worship
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Transformed Episode #206: Walking in God’s Vision
God longs for us to enjoy His abundance as we walk through this life! Welcome to the Transformed podcast. God has given us godly leaders to show us the way He longs for his people to walk in a local … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged availability, deacon, disciple, elder, equip, friendship, Leadership, Love God, love one another, love your neighbor, manage, mission, partnership, rescue, responsibiltiy, sacrifice, serve, shepherd, suffer, surrender, worship
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Transformed Episode #196: Following God’s Will For Our Lives!
God loves you so much that he will lead you and guide you to an abundant life! Welcome to the transformed podcast. While many people struggle through life like the blind leading the blind, God longs to provide you with … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged abundant life, Bible, God's will, God's Word, guide, intellignece, Leadership, lessons, love of God, map, obedience, truth, wisdom
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Transformed Episode #193: Understanding What God-Worship Means!
Over the past six weeks, we have been discovering the incredible love God holds for you, personally. You should be able to clearly answer one of the greatest questions of life: Does God care about me? Welcome to the transformed … Continue reading
Posted in Love of God, Transformed
Tagged abundant, Bible, Christianity, eternal, God, imitate, Law, Leadership, life, lifestyle, lure, obey, presence, relationship, Word of God, worship
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