Posts with the tag “relationships”

The Soundless Roar of Offense

There is a kind of offense that screams, and there is a kind that whispers. The loud ones are easier to spot. But the quiet ones—they sit next to us. They send kind emails with barbed undertones. They... Read More

The Shepherd's Way

The words of Jesus in Luke 15 are scandalous in their simplicity: “What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine... and go after the one that is l... Read More

Assumption and Her Partner Presumption

They are quiet, these two. Assumption and her sister Presumption move quickly, feeding on half-truths, imagined offenses, and misheard words. They do not announce themselves with loud accusations or w... Read More

January 26th, 2023

John 14:15 “If you love me, obey my commandments.Jesus was obedient to God and loved people well. He didn’t people-please, hoping to be well liked and accepted by everyone. And when people didn’t like... Read More

by Christopher Smith

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2025

January

From Me to He It's Time The Unstoppable Church- Beginnings The Elusive Balance Building a Church that reflects God's Vision Lord of the Breakthrough The Power of Unity & the Holy Spirit-Study & Reflection Growing Together in God's Grace Biblical Finance (Part 1)

February

Biblical Finance (Part 2)Untangling the Tithe More than Just Marriage The Sabbath

March

Catharsis The Boy, the Giant and the Ordinary Armor From Addition to Multiplication Letting Go to Grow Deep

April

Out of Position The King Deserves More The Glaze of Fervent Lips No Part or Lot

May

Assumption and Her Partner Presumption The Grace Road The Shepherd's Way The Soundless Roar of Offense Hidden Glory

June

Unlabeled The Sensitivity Stronghold The Power of Honesty Holy, Holy, Holy

July

Strange Fire, Same God Consecrated for Flame Sacred Skill, Hollow Sentiment His Breath or Our Machinery?

August

Accepting the Cannibal?Whose Side Are You On?Godward, Not Sideward Worship Trees in the Desert

September

Shallow Ecclesiology The Illusion of Control Loud Life The Masks We Wear

October

The Selfie Christian When Success Becomes Spoil From Revelation to Relic The Small Things Glamour Without Glory

2024

January

The Path of Focus The Vertical Embrace To Know Jesus & Make Him Known The Activated Christian

February

Embracing Kingdom Culture The Dangers of Settling Overcoming 5 Excuses for "Why I Can Not"Embracing God's Call

March

Perils of Premature Prominence The Father: Our Faithful Buttress & Strong Foundation The Surety of God's Promises Seeking the Lord Unyielding Pursuit of God

April

The Manifest Presence of God: Unveiled Glory & Majesty The Manifest Presence of God: Embracing His Presence Navigating Surrender and Zeal Colored Glass

May

"We Are Perfect As We Are"The Lens of Judgement Simplicity in Revelation Prophecy Pt1 - Unaccountable Prophecy Prophecy Pt II - Weigh the Message

June

Never Withdraw Your Hand Persistant Prayer The Intercessor The Path to Purpose

July

Possessing the Promised Land Asking Big Victim Mentality Kingdom Tension

August

Christlike Perfection Spiritual Warfare Christian Self-Help The War Within Undivided Life

September

Untruths & Vindication Down, But Not Out Embracing the Unembraceable The Secret to Strength

October

A Church Out of Breath Subtle Barriers to Church Growth Unspoken Intentions Silencing the Inner Critic

November

Balancing Earthly and Heavenly Allegiances as Exiles When God Calls Trusting God Close the Gate Christian Holidays

December

The Hidden Strings The Relationship pt 1 The Quiet Burden of 'Should'The Relationship pt 2

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