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Transformed Episode #165 – Jesus, Our Lord of Lords!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. “You mean I will have to give a full accounting of my life to Jesus?” Yes, a detailed and full explanation of your life will be expected of you! – whom you lived it for, … Continue reading
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Transformed Episode #161 – Jesus, Our Life Giving Spirit!
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. Do you feel like you are on the outside of life? Perhaps others ostracize you? For sure you are not welcome by church people. Yet, despite the hurt and harm you have suffered from people … Continue reading
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Having Everlasting Life!
To disbelieve is easy; to scoff is simple; to have faith is harder. ~ Louis L’amour Faith in the unseen. For some it is impossible. For others, it is a desire. For those who know God, it is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex & Grett Harris, disbelieve, faith, global spiritual battle, Holy Spirit, Leadership, love, reality, relationship, scoff, spiritual, spirituality, submission, surrender, Theology, tradition, Trust
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Sign Seekers and Jesus!
The true motives of our actions, like the real pipes of an organ, are usually concealed. But the gilded and hollow pretext is pompously placed in the front for show. ~ Charles Caleb Colton At the center of our … Continue reading
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Work the Works of God!
It is cynicism and fear that freeze life; it is faith that thaws it out, releases it, sets it free. ~ Harry Emerson Fosdick Why are you seeking Jesus? At the center of your life quest, what really drives … Continue reading
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Give What You Have to Meet the Need!
“The loving person is a generous person. Generosity is giving your attention, time, abilities, and money freely to others.” ~ Gary Chapman How many times have you felt like the little you have isn’t worth contributing to the enormous … Continue reading
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Episode 148 – Why Did God Make Money Anyway?
Welcome to the Transformed podcast. I’m your host Mike Powers. Money. Just the word incites a flurry of emotions. People long for it, work hard to get it, will do many things in order to have more of it and … Continue reading
Preach Repentance, Heal Lives!
Artwork courtesy of richardgleaves.blogspot.com It’s never too late! No matter how far you have gone on a wrong road, turn back. -Turkish proverb Disciples proclaim a need for life change to each person they meet! Repentance is the Biblical … Continue reading
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God Rewards Right Motives and Behaviors!
Artwork courtesy of neropta.com Leaders must develop a philosophy toward rewards that is incredibly simple: Reward performance and only performance. ~ Neil H. Snyder and Angela P. Clontz Rewards. Most “Christians” have a great suspicion when anyone starts talking … Continue reading
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Am I Worthy of Jesus?
Artwork courtesy of: en.wikipedia.org Want to earn the loyalty of those you lead? Be loyal to them. For example, the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar was asked by a former soldier to testify for him in a lawsuit. The busy emperor … Continue reading
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