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Did Jesus Cheat?
Imitating Jesus may seem as impossible as following Superman in flight. We might shadow Clark Kent up a flight of stairs, but not off a tall building. Likewise, we might imitate Jesus when he operated from his human nature, but not…
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The Suddenly of God
There is a suddenly with God. In a moment An eye will twinkle. The end will arrive. We will be raised. And transformed. Perishable body clothed with the imperishable. Mortal body clothed with immortality. Death swallowed in victory.…
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Breathe the Breath of God this Christmas
"And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn" (Luke 2:7). It occurred to me that in a moment, Jesus entered the world and took his…
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Can you really do what Jesus did?
It’s understandable to think we could no more emulate Jesus than Superman. We might shadow Clark Kent up a flight of stairs, but we’re not going to follow the Man of Steel off a tall building. Likewise, most of us figure we could…
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God's Power in You
Jesus’ words and deeds on the night of the Last Supper were focused on helping the disciples grasp a truth as revolutionary as the first use of an incandescent light. “On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are…
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Who's Playing You?
The great composer Mendelssohn visited a cathedral in Europe that housed the most magnificent organ in the world. The German composer quietly sat in a pew and listened as the cathedral organist prepared for the Sunday mass. When he…
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Why Was Jesus Baptized?
I learned and believed, and still believe, Jesus was baptized to identify with the ministry of John the Baptist. John came to prepare the nation of Israel for the arrival of their King. Before a king visited roads had to be cleared…
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If We Could See This
While reflecting on the subject of a blinding bias, the Holy Spirit drew me to the story of two sisters, Martha and Mary, who sent a message to Jesus informing him their brother, Lazarus, was sick (John 11:3). Like the twelve…
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Can Christians be Occupied by a Demon? Part II
As I mentioned last week a Christian can't be "possessed" by a demon because the word speaks of "ownership." Believers belong to God. This reality brings us to another question: Can a believer be indwelt by a demon? Last week I…
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Can Demons Occupy a Christian Part I
I actually got fired once for disagreeing with a pastor about whether or not demons could occupy Christians. Before that encounter I had no idea the subject triggered such feelings. When I studied demonology at Dallas Theological…
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Finding the Root of a Stronghold
If you’ve got a character battle you keep losing over something like anger, lust, bitterness, jealousy, or depression, maybe the source of the problem is spiritual. For years I’ve helped men and women develop a strategy to rein in…
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After a demon is gone, what then?
Jesus told a parable in Matthew 12:43-45 which gives insight into what happens after a demon leaves someone. Here’s what he said: “Now when the unclean spirit goes out of a man, it passes through waterless places seeking rest, and…
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Something God Never Did
I used to ask God to show himself to me. He never did. I can't help but think my faith would be stronger if an angel, or angels, appeared to me as they did to Elisha's servant. If you recall the story, then you know it's an impressive…
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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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You're the Keeper of Your Heart
The great composer Mendelssohn visited a cathedral in Europe that housed one of the most magnificent organs in the world. The German composer quietly sat in a pew and listened as the cathedral organist prepared for the Sunday mass.…
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