Category Archives: Spiritual Detox

10 tests for personal inventory

A question and Scripture are offered with each one for deeper reflection. Continue reading

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Transformation of desires

Spiritual transformation happens in a new set of desires. Consider five of these desires… Continue reading

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A closer look at sowing and reaping

Have we misunderstood Galatians 6:7-8 – sowing to the flesh vs. sowing to the Spirit? Continue reading

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The beatitudes and the twelve steps

Connect the 8 beatitudes and other scriptures with the 12 step program Continue reading

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Five-fold path to spiritual renewal

Five commands to help shake off spiritual indifference and hypocrisy.  Continue reading

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The life-giving power of God’s Spirit

The life giving power of God’s Spirit is effective only in those who… Continue reading

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Your mind is a battleground

This one is a little deeper. Please take the time to follow carefully what I am presenting. Continue reading

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A thorn in the flesh?

Three purposes of thorns of affliction and much more… Continue reading

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Silence, Solitude, and Secrecy

Do we need renewed commitment to silence, solitude, and secrecy? Continue reading

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Who or what will be in control?

So much of life comes down to choices about who or what will be in control. Continue reading

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