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27 posts- Post 3703Bill Perkins
The Three Dreams of Joseph
In Matthew’s gospel, attention is fixed on Mary, Jesus, the star, the shepherds, the manger, and the magi with their gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold (I think the Magi came two or so years later to Nazareth, not to Bethlehem at…
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The meaning of holiness
When Isaiah beheld God sitting on his throne, high and exalted, with his robe filling the temple, angels flew around him and said to one another, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory" (Isaiah 6:3).
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How to Hear God Speak
I had just finished speaking at a men’s event in Texas when a man approached and asked if I would pray for him. Josh was 52, stood 5’10” and wore a red racing jacket covered with patches.
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How to Know if You're Hearing God's Voice
One day a man named Jaker asked if I would pray for him—he suffered from a congestive illness that had plagued him for years. Before answering his question, I asked about his name. He said his parents planned to name him Joker, but…
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Does God Want to Speak to You?
On numerous occasions I’ve had men approach me and say, “I have a word from the Lord for you.” They would then speak the “word” which was actually many words, not just one. Without exception their “word” included something about my…
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How God Speaks to Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day
Until three years ago, I didn’t think God spoke today. In fact, I would have argued that there is no need for God to speak to anyone today because he’s given us the Bible. I urged people who wanted to hear from God to read the Scripture.
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What Do I Have to Do to Earn God’s Love?
Shortly after getting married, I got into the habit of writing a note to my wife every morning. They usually weren't long, no more than a few sentences. But I enjoyed writing them and…
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My Sewer Line Broke
Early in our marriage Cindy and I identified the “I don’t want to feeling.” It’s what we felt when the selfishness monster pleaded with us to disregard the other person. Of course, recognizing the presence of the creature doesn’t mean…
MarriagePersonal Growth - Post 660Bill Perkins
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat!
In his book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat , Dr. Oliver Sacks, a neurologist, tells the story about a man, Dr. P., who suffered from a disorder called visual agnosia. Dr. P., a well-known musician and teacher, possessed…
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How I Know God is Approachable
Make no mistake about it: Many people fear God and think he's about as approachable as King Kong. They recall the story of Moses and the terrified Israelites at Mt. Sinai when God revealed himself with, "thunder and lightning flashes…
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An Alliance you Must Avoid
Sometimes the appeal of an ill-advised alliance can lead people in the wrong direction. Know what I mean? Bonnie and Clyde should have dated someone else. Erick and Lyle Menendez were brothers but should have parted company when they…
LeadershipPersonal GrowthRelationships - Post 637Bill Perkins
Porn: The New Narcotic
If you, or a friend or family member, struggles with an irresistible urge to watch porn, then here's some information you need to know. New neurological research reveals that porn is as potentially addictive as heroin or cocaine. Yes…
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My Best Personal Training Tip
Suppose an out of shape and overweight man approached a personal trainer and said, "I want to get in shape." He showed the trainer a picture of what he wanted his body to look like--washboard abs, steel pecks, and biceps like giant…
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God's Not Disappointed with You
One night last year I was lying in bed when I sensed God say, "I'm not disappointed with you." The words seemed odd at the time because I don't recall thinking "God's disappointed with me." You know, like a dad when his son strikes out.
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Why Weiner Did it Again and Again and Again
What would prompt an ex-congressman to do the same stupid thing over and over and over again? You would think after stories and pictures about his not-so-secret sexting of women he met on his Twitter account drove him from office in…
JesusMarriagePersonal GrowthSin - Post 556Bill Perkins
Replacing Meism with Weism
Meism says "Me first." It is the opposite of the weism that says "Team first." The danger of meism was so great Jesus refused to tolerate it on his team for even a moment. When the mother of Zebedee's sons, James and John, asked Jesus…
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Can You Find Meaning Without God?
I once spoke at a large church in Houston ... by large I mean one that drew over ten thousand people every week. Afterward, I met with part of the leadership team. At the time I served as the lead pastor of a church in Oregon and it…
Personal Growth - Post 418Bill Perkins
What Will You Do With 525,600 Minutes?
Stretching before you, further than the eye can see, lays the New Year. It consists of 365 Days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes, 31,536, 000 seconds. In the course of the next year you'll take approximately 8,000,000 breaths, you'll…
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Where Was God?
I can't remember watching a news story that triggered more horrible images. Children gunned down by an angry twenty year old man. Horrible words seem like gravel in my mouth when I speak them. Children. Gunned down. A few hours earlier…
JesusLife and DeathTough Questions - Post 379Bill Perkins
Don't Knock Down the Wrong Domino
Sometimes a poor alliance is the first falling domino in a line of dominos that leads to catastrophe. If you're looking for an example you don't need to go any further than the Old Testament. Seldom has a leader made more ill-advised…
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Three P's That Will Change Your Life
Spiritual victory is a line, not a dot. By that I mean it's not a single attitude or action; it's a series of attitudes and actions which, over time, define who we are. If we drew it on a piece of paper, it would appear as a wavy line…
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God and the Twilight Zone
How does God deal with us when we choose to live as though he doesn't exist? It might surprise you to discover that God simply turns us over to our evil appetites (Romans 1:24-32). Maybe that doesn't sound so bad. But it is. An episode…
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When You Lose What You Value
All of David's mighty men were veterans in the war with disappointment and pain. The biblical text tells us they were in "distress," "debt," or "discontented" when they joined David (2 Samuel 22:2). Their lives had fallen through thin…
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Could God Create a Movement Through You?
Last week in a survey I asked: "Would you like to be part of a movement of God?" 100% of the respondents said, "Yes." I've seen pockets of revival breaking out and am convinced it's happening around the United States. A key to any…
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What Difference Would it Make if God Arranged Your Daily Schedule?
It's amazing how God arranged Jesus' schedule so he could fulfill his mission, "To seek and save the Lost" (Luke 19:10). Equally amazing is that he'll do the same for us if we'll keep our eyes and ears open and our heart alert. Here's…
Personal Growth - Post 257Bill Perkins
Someone Stole My Foosball Table
Several years ago I loaned my heavy duty top-of- the-line foosball table to a friend. I had tired of the game and my friend wanted the table, so I let him keep it with the assurance he'd return it when asked. A few years later I felt…
Personal Growth - Post 137Bill Perkins
God is approachable
I've been reading through the Bible and realize anew why so many people think God is as unapproachable as King Kong. Just check out the story of Moses and the terrified Israelites at Mt. Sinai when God revealed himself with, "thunder…