Author: Brian Doyle
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Why Most Believers Struggle With Discernment
Many believers genuinely want to follow God, yet still struggle to recognize His direction. Discernment is more than decision-making- it is learning to faithfully recognize and respond to God’s voice amid the noise of everyday life.
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The Line in the Sand
7.31.2024 As I was worshipping and praying, on July 31, the Lord gave this Word. “As the world mocks me on the largest platforms and ridicules my son and my people, know that I am on the throne. Behold! I will not be mocked. I will not be mocked. The line in the sand is…
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The Christian Journey…
We’re going to take a quick look at three different stories. These stories mirror our own journey with Christ. The first story we’ll look at is the crossing of the Red Sea. The second is the crossing of the Jordan River, and finally we’ll end with Peter walking on the Water with Jesus. Exodus 14:…
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Free Writing Exercise
This is a free writing exercise that I really need to do on a more consistent basis. Look at an object and think of as many words you can to describe it. Use those words to write a story…
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There’s No THEN without the IF
I’m a geek. I love me some Microsoft Excel. My whole personality mirrors Excel… I like my life in orderly rows and columns. I like preset formulas so I can get the results I expect. Anyone else? I like life neat and orderly and predictable. One of my favorite things about Excel is the multitude…
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Reflections: Week 9
Reflections on Spiritual Disciplines Handbook (Calhoun) Meditation: How would you characterize your ability to pay attention? My ability to pay attention is fairly decent. I am able to keep my mind focused on the task at hand. I am able to close out distractions around me in order to stay focused. When do you find…
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Reflections: Week 7
Reflections on Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Discipling: What do you think the difference is between being a Christian and being a disciple? There is a big difference between being a Christian and being a disciple. Being a Christian simply means putting your trust in Jesus. Being a disciple is an intentional pursuit…
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Reflections: Week 6
How would you describe where you are in your spiritual pilgrimage? I am in a very interesting place in my spiritual pilgrimage. Over the last few years I have begun to step into the calling that God has placed on my life. There were many years of serving the Lord, but not stepping into…
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Reflections: Week 4
What new things have you learned about God and yourself in the last month? Over the last month, I learned that I have a very high standard at work. I get frustrated with coworkers that don’t work as hard as I do. I have noticed that this class is assisting me in focusing and practicing…
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Reflections: Week 3
Reflections on Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun Practicing the Presence: Answer all reflection questions in 2-3 sentences each. Where do your thoughts go when they aren’t focused on work or diverted by amusement? Usually my thoughts go to my family and church when they aren’t focused on work or amusement. I think of…
Discovering His Vision 