winds of change

"I still hold out hope that one day the wind will change back." adapted from an article written by Ron McGatlin  "I still hold out hope that one day the wind will change back." what is church ministry? Grow in numbers? Improve its activities and services? Perform benevolent acts? Have greater prosperity? Do more and better evangelism? To heal people physically, emotionally, and spiritually? These are a few examples of the results...

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kingdom basics

adapted from A Kingdom is a System by Terry Somerville   Kingdoms are systems with various interworking non-physical parts.  What we do see, are the effects of these parts on people, cities, and nations.  Much like we cannot see the wind, only how it feels or by looking at leaves moving in the trees.  As such, to grasp how kingdoms work requires understanding how systems work. many kinds of kingdoms The bible...

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wake up! its's sunday

adapted from Becoming an Emissary for God by Allen Atzbi Only attempt the following if you desire to prevent people from being saved at an altar call. personal attitude Make every effort to ensure audiences see how great a speaker and person you are. Since people come to listen to you it is important to be the prominent figure. Use monologues as to preach so as to monopolise and be responsible for what people hear Why? Because discussion...

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transforming the fishbowl

A small fish bowl containing some fish stands atop a pedestal, Grace written upon it. Nearby are other fishbowls, each upon their own platform. Now, despite the desire if the fish to travel between the bowls, they cannot. The air too deadly to the breath. Suddenly, a sharp implement punctures a hole into the first bowl, Precious water draining away. At first the fish fail to notice. Why is desperation needed beffore realising your predicament? Do...

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the dry bones live

A montage of Canberra’s Heart visions entered my sight, concluding with the small central grey building. Drums played atop it, calling “Wake up! Wake up!” causing its foundation to quiver and shift. Then as I watched, it was encircled by scattered bone...

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the repentant multitude (2)

A great multitude aged 15-27 and dressed in 1980’s Punk/Goth fashion [1] came into Garema between King O’Malley and Impact Records (Figure). Tables were set up between the two stores to check off names as the people arrived. Though I do not remember the conversation, I asked something of the table attendants authoritatively as walking toward the interchange intersection. Finding it difficult to move against the flow, I stood on my toes to see above the crowd, yet the multitude was greater than I can fathom, continuing to the horizon.  [1] ...

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