If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and … Continue reading Beginning the Adventure of Obedience: Following God’s Voice
Holy Spirit
The Power We Need for Effective Christian Living
(Part One in a series focused on the Holy Spirit's anointing upon our lives as followers of Jesus) The anointing of God upon a Spirit filled follower of Jesus is the supernatural ability to carryout a specific assignment from the Lord. It could be a gift of the Spirit as seen in 1 Corinthians 12. … Continue reading The Power We Need for Effective Christian Living
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We are all “Apostolic”
In Christianity, the term "apostolic" refers to the idea that every Christian is called to be a messenger or ambassador of the Gospel, just as the original apostles were. The word "apostle" referred to someone who is sent. To say then that we are all apostolic refers to our inherent DNA as Jesus Followers as … Continue reading We are all “Apostolic”
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Jesus Followers Are Still Commissioned by Him…
When Jesus told his disciples to “go”, it wasn’t a good idea or suggestion. It was more than that. It was both a command and a commission. Jesus instructed in Matthew 28:19-20 his disciples leave their current locations and take this message of the Kingdom to the masses. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all … Continue reading Jesus Followers Are Still Commissioned by Him…
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What Jesus Began… He Continues Today; In You.
We either Follow Jesus actively or like Him passively. Where we land makes all the difference. Jesus still changes lives.
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The Most Important Need for the Church Today.
This is the most important thing needed for the Church today. For your life as well.
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Jesus and the Kingdom of God Part 2
How did Jesus understand the Kingdom of God? Was it ethics, future, or present? Or a combination?
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Obedience.
Any mentioning of the word in Christian circles will conjure up diverse emotion. In many corners of Christianity, it has become a word of obscenity. Whether the context is obeying Jesus or learning to obey spiritual authority—no matter the context, this word has become problematic on many levels. A linguistic parriah. Don’t get me wrong; … Continue reading Obedience.
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That One Thing We Seek
What is that One Thing that changes everything? That One Thing which when sought after has the capability to transform how we think, act, and live. What is that One Thing we desire?
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Growing in the Anointing of God
Can God use me powerfully for His glory? How can I grow in God's anointing in my own life? What follows is a simple and straightforward way to grow in the grace, faith, and anointing of God.
Noah D. Schumacher 