One shouldn’t expect to successfully cast out a demon with the same attitude they used to invite it in (even if they use Jesus’ name).
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If they have to apologize in order to receive forgiveness then it’s not really forgiveness. That is not releasing them from their debt, it’s demanding payment.
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Feeling sorry for someone who’s already immersed in self pity is like giving a glass of water to a drowning man.
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Being angry with God isn’t likely to change how He feels about you, but it sure does excite your demons.
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There is a place where it all comes together
your experience
your intuition
your gut level instincts
A place where your passion, and intellect sing with one voice
In that moment you just know
and it seems inevitable
It is the triumph of the human spirit
And in the end
it leads to death (Prov. 14:12)
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You have given us eyes to see:
Beauty in midst of ashes
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Value in those who’ve been discarded
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Folly within our own hearts
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You have given us eyes to discern:
The foolishness in what men call wisdom
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The evaporating worth of temporal things
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The emptiness of a life immersed in self
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You have given us eyes to find:
Peace within the storm
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Transformation through times of brokenness
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Hope in seasons of tragedy
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You have given us eyes to recognize:
The fear in the eyes of our oppressors
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The inherent deceptiveness of human nature
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Your fingerprints all around us
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Let those who have eyes to see
See!
(Ezekiel 12:2)
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Standing before His accusers, Jesus said not a word. That’s because silence is a perfectly appropriate response to a closed mind.
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The Voice in the Closet is a collection of stories, poems, essays, lists, prayers, and thoughts that were inspired during times of prayer. Taken together, they are effectually a prayer journal from almost two decades of walking with the Lord. Volume 1 became available on Amazon today. Volume 2 should be available in the coming weeks.
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I’m not making a case that these are the five “greatest guitarists of all-time”, but they are my all-time favorites.
5. Larry Carlton:
Though Larry is a Jazz music legend, I am most familiar with his work with Steely Dan, which is nothing short of spectacular. His fills are always tasteful, generally warm, and frequently remarkable. Listen to the solo on “Kid Charlemagne” or his work on “Aja”, both by Steely Dan.
4. Stevie Ray Vaughan:
In his short but brilliant career, Vaughan created a catalog of memorable blues rock music that both paid homage to the classics and forged its own path forward. His fluid playing woven into a raw vocal style created beautifully textured songs that stick to your soul. Checkout his playing on “Riviera Paradise”.
3. Mark Knopfler:
Dire Straits was by no means a guitar driven band, but Mark Knopfler’s distinctive playing style was at the heart of their best music. He was never showy or much on guitar solos, but his virtuosity was undeniable. Checkout “Private Investigations” and/or “Telegraph Road”.
2. Carlos Santana:
It is tempting to say Carlos is my all-time favorite. His playing style is all his own, and it adds a savory tang to everything it touches. It’s hard to pick a favorite, but “Europa” is a great place to start.
1. Jimmy Page:
What makes Page standout for me is his ability to seamlessly shift from blues, to rock, to folk. The sheer variety of his catalog is astounding. Again, hard to pick just one, but “Since I’ve Been Loving You” jumps to my mind.
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The Spirit of this Age (Part 2)
June 8, 2021 by bjcorbin
The spirit of this age wants you to be angry
So that you’ll miss the joy that is your strength
The spirit of this age wants you to know that you’re a victim
So that you will be defined by the most painful moments of your life
The spirit of this age wants you to make your voice heard
So that the still small voice of God is drowned out
The spirt of this age wants you to fight for control
So that you will exhaust yourself chasing the unattainable
The spirit of this age wants you to be offended
So that you’ll withhold the grace that can change lives
The spirit of this age wants your hope invested in the wisdom of men
So that you can be crushingly disappointed again and again
The spirit of this age wants you to go to extremes
So that you’ll miss the straight pathway, which prepares the way of the Lord
The spirit of this age want you focused on what is seen
So that you’ll forfeit the provision that’s been made in the unseen realm
The spirit of this age has a narrative to fill your mouth
So that you will forsake speaking words of life
The spirit of this age wants you to be religious
So that you can feel righteous in your indignation
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