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A collection of 30 posts

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The Power Of The Blood Of Christ

https://soundcloud.com/janoosthuizen/the-power-of-the-blood-of-jesus Since my own recovery from Covid 19, the reality of abnormal blood clotting, and in some cases a massive inflammatory reaction, has begun to shift my focus to the importance of healthy blood circulation, and blood pressure. It is well known how to maintain a

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Almal het 'n soeke na ewigheid.

Ons is almal op soek na die ewigheid. Op soek na die goeie lewe, lekker eet, finansiële sukses, prominensie, betekenis, na beter, onsterflikheid. Gerhard was ‘n besonderse ervare ontdekkingsreisiger. ‘n Op soek na waarheid reisiger. Ten tye van sy wedergeboorteproses vanuit dwelms, het hy my vertel. ‘n Mens kan ‘n

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7 ways how you can make you relationships more spiritual.

I believe our deepest desire for oneness and intimacy in relationships can only be met on a spiritual level. Although there is much to explore and discover on an emotional, and psychological level, the most neglected connection is a spiritual one. Our Spiritual connection is also our eternal bond, the

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The Marriage Covenant

“The strength of a nation lies in the houses of its people” —Abraham Lincoln The Hebrew word for covenant is beriyth, which means “a solemn agreement with binding force.” Though its etymology is uncertain, beriyth may come from a root word meaning “to cut.” The connotation is that of a

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God favours the not-good-enough

God favors the not-the-good-enough! David was not Samuel’s first choice. (1 Sam 16) Paul reminds the church in Corinth, “Not too many wise and noble” (1 Cor 1:26) The disciples Jesus chose did not make the mark of the Rabbi’s who would visit every town, searching for

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Eternal Perspectives - Eternal Judgement

Eternal judgment is one of the basic doctrines of the church of God. Hebrews 6:1-2. Eternal judgment is equal in importance to repentance, faith, baptism, etc. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines judgment as “a legal decision, order or sentence given by a judge.” In eternal judgment, God decides

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Eternal Perspectives - Generations

ETERNAL GENERATIONAL MULTIPLICATION God’s grace is always in the now. (Every day has its own trouble Mat 6:34 His mercies are new every morning Lam 3:22-23) The truth is a paradox where two opposing truths are equal in value and importance. The opposite truth to living in

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Hou verhoudings heilig deur die Leiding vd Heilige Gees

Ek is met ’n man getroud wat regtig die 1 Kor 13 pad van die liefde stap. In ons bediening het ek dit al telkemale beleef (hy is geduldig, vriendelik en soms uiters lankmoedig)l. En dit het my tot die besef laat kom, ons stap nie graag weg van

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What to do when God feels distant

We all regularly experience moments where God feels distant. There is a difference between sin and sins. Ultimately sin is our arrogance to break relationship and union with God, thinking we can live without Him. Sins are the things we do as a result of a broken relationship. But we

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WALK - Holiness, poverty, and relationship-reform

Caring for the Poor, Biblical Mandate: Summery of “When helping hurts” How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor and yourself.  Steve Corbett What was the focus of Jesus’ Ministry? Luke 4:17–21 NKJV And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened

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STAND - Resurrected into a new Life in Christ

Elijah – stood for justice but most of all he was a prophet calling his people from backsliding to devotion and holiness unto God. Often he laments; “GOD I am standing alone” When studying this passage it becomes clear that this wonderful miracle of God vindicating his faith was initiated by

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Learn to love and honor God's Judgments

Love and honor God’s Judgments We live in an age where the following statement has never been more accurate and relevant; “everyone did what was right in his own eyes” Judges 21:25 We have more information availible than ever yet people appear to be entirely ignorant of their

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Why persecution is a blessing, and how to endure it

Scripture indicates that believers can expect to face hardship, ridicule and oppression, from individuals and state authorities, on account of their faith. It encourages believers to remain faithful in the face of such persecution and to draw strength from the example of Jesus Christ himself. THE SOURCE OF PERSECUTION Jesus

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Waarheidsoomblik met minderwaardigheid

Die groot vrae en soeke in die lewe: * Sosiale erkenning en waarde * Aanvaarding en liefde. * Sin en betekenis van die lewe. Indien ‘n persoon nie wesenlike antwoorde op hierdie vrae kry nie lei dit tot * Jaloesie of selfbejammering. * Verwaandheid, ydelheid en leegheid. * Liggeraaktheid en onsekerheid.  “Easily offended” – gou op sy

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Discover what makes God happy - Multiplication

We often equate faithfulness with being steadfast, consistency, being dependable, reliable, dependable, loyal, true, trustworthy, devoted, truthful. Jesus equates faithfulness with something else – multiplication. Whatever God gives to us, He expects us to multiply and present it back to Him. John Bevere The Parable of the 10 Virgins (Mat 25:

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Made for His Presence

WORD WEALTH 60:1 glory, chabod (kah-vohd); Strong’s #3519: Weightiness; that which is substantial or heavy; glory, honor, splendor, power, wealth, authority, magnificence, fame, dignity, riches, and excellency. The root of chabod is chabad, “to be heavy, glorious, notable,” or “to be renowned.” In the OT, “heaviness” represented honor

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Getting to the root of racism and pulling it out.

Truth is Balanced.  For us to truly prosper is not the absence of problems. True prosperity is determined by how your soul prospers in the midst of trials and persecution.  The Message of the Gospel contains many opposites and paradox. We see the unseen. We subdue by submitting. We win

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Thriving in Babylon – Hope

Daar word gesê dat ‘n mens tot 40 dae sonder kos, 7 dae sonder water, 4 minute sonder suurstof kan leef, maar nie een sekonde sonder hoop nie.  As ons hoop verloor, word ons soos robotte wat net take verrig dag in en dag uit, sonder ʼn toekoms.  Die realiteit

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Thriving in Babylon - Hope

Daar word gesê dat ‘n mens tot 40 dae sonder kos, 7 dae sonder water, 4 minute sonder suurstof kan leef, maar nie een sekonde sonder hoop nie.  As ons hoop verloor, word ons soos robotte wat net take verrig dag in en dag uit, sonder ʼn toekoms.  Die realiteit

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Thriving in Babylon – Humility

Nederigheid is ‘n goddelike eienskap, want God self is die beste voorbeeld van nederigheid. (Phil 2:6-8) Hy wat in die gestalte van God was, het sy bestaan op Godgelyke wyse nie beskou as iets waaraan Hy Hom moes vasklem nie, maar Hy het Homself verneder deur die gestalte van

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Inside the mind of a procrastinator

‘Procrastination is the assassination of motivation.’ ‘Procrastination is the thief of time.’ 4782 Epigram On Procrastination • Saying “It is too early,” makes it too late —Japanese Proverb • Alexander the Great, being asked how he had conquered the world, replied, “By not delaying.”—Foster • We cannot do everything at once, but

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Wat moet ek doen om gered te word?

Petrus se woorde het hulle diep geraak. Hulle het toe vir Petrus en die ander apostels gevra: “Broers, wat moet ons doen?” 38 Petrus antwoord hulle: “Kom tot inkeer en maak reg met God. Laat julle in die Naam van Jesus Christus doop sodat julle sondes vergewe kan word, en

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God se Bloudruk vir Vriendskappe

Die Bybel is ‘n boek oor verhoudings. God is in wese ‘n drie-enige verhouding. Sonde is die dade wat verhoudings skade bring en verwoes.  Sonde het hoofsaaklik vier verhoudings verwoes: ons verhouding met God, met onsself, met mekaar en met die skepping.  Christus is God in mensvorm, om ons te

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How deeply are we connected in Marriage

God instituted marriage since Adam and Eve, (Gen 2:24) for us to experience the union that exists in the Godhead. (Joh 17:21) The Trinity is a mysterious union of oneness. We do not worship 3 Gods, He is one. (Deut 6:4) Yet they are distinctively different. This

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Wie is my Navolger? Wie los jy in jou plek, wanneer jy weg is?

Wie is my Navolger? PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I imitate and follow Christ (the Messiah). 1 Cor 11:1 Wie is jou navolgers? Kan jy ook hierdie vers met oortuiging vir jou kinders en volgelinge sê? In terme van Leierskap sê John Maxwell; “If you leading