Baal's ministers had a banging, lively, and energetic worship service with many at the altar. Elijah had a watered down worship service. Don't confuse energy with Fire (1). Every week millions of houses of worship across the globe engage in praise and worship services on varying days. Some will engage in varying traditional Byzantine and … Continue reading Don’t confuse energy with Fire.
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Christian Thinker, Thinking About How We Human.
Hope. Love. Light.
When there is no hope, it is inevitable that there will be hate. When hope is lost, hate will live. It will not simply survive, it will thrive, and it will grow. If those, of all groups and people, before me could hope amidst dehumanization, devaluation, murder, and absolute evil through the tools of being … Continue reading Hope. Love. Light.
Social Distancing and Church Attendance
There are many who have made their minds up about attending or not attending their house of worship (Going/Not going) during these times. For the many that are on the fence, be encouraged. It is NOT a lack of faith if you decide not to attend your house of worship right now. Here are few … Continue reading Social Distancing and Church Attendance
Checking In
Remember to check in with the elderly, veterans, and others who may fight isolating symptoms. Connecting socially fights against many symptoms of mental illness. It helps with reducing mood disorder symptoms, anxiety symptoms, trauma symptoms and much more. Being connected with others reduces rumination, helps get people out of their own head, and connects those … Continue reading Checking In
Anxiety And The Virus
As a nation and globe tackle these times, it becomes even more important to have quality self-care, being our brothers' keepers, and loving our neighbors as ourselves. I.T. Shin Here are a few thoughts with further detail in the article. Stay informed but do not obsessively check the news.Focus on the things you can control.Stay … Continue reading Anxiety And The Virus
Lines In the Sand While Considering Others
Often times in our walk with the Lord, much of our thoughts are about how the Lord will work in our lives as believers. Our prayers, reflections, devotions, and biblical studies are focused on how the Lord will bless, endow, empower, and opportune us, as believers. In a conversation between Daniel and the lead guard, … Continue reading Lines In the Sand While Considering Others
Remembering The Fallen
It is very easy to be inundated with the innumerable amount of changes and adjustments during these times. I would like to ask of you to pause for a moment and remember those who have fallen. WizData, inc. Since the beginning of its reign, COVID19 (i.e. coronavirus) has created havoc in all lives on this … Continue reading Remembering The Fallen
The Next Church
Humanity in its entirety is in the process of creating a new normal. Many are working tirelessly to move life as we knew back to how things were. We may never get those times, days, and ways back. What we can do is be creative and innovative about how we will connect and sustain compassion … Continue reading The Next Church
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