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WATCH OUT YOUR MOUTH
28/02/2014 18:00
A lot is at stake in what we say today. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue”:
and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. (Proverbs 18:21) KJV
There’s a POWER in the TONGUE.
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But people also live because of something said. The tongue can be “a tree of life”...
IMPERFECTION
21/02/2014 18:00
All we can do is accept the fact that we are not perfect. While still doing our best each day to be all that God has created us to be, His mercy, forgiveness, and love, will be there to help us to get back on track.
God knows every mistake we will ever make, all of our days are written in His...
How to Finish Your Fast in a Healthy Way
21/01/2014 11:21
All the experts agree that "breaking the fast" is the critical phase of fasting. While your body is in the resting mode, your stomach shrinks and your intestines become idle, so solid food must be re-introduced very slowly to avoid kidney failure or digestive distress. In fact, after a 40-day...
What Physical Effects to Expect
21/01/2014 11:17
Although fasting can be an indescribable blessing, it is not always easy for everyone. In this time of discipline, self-sacrifice and reflection, do not be surprised if you experience mental and physical discomforts.
To begin, you may experience some inner conflict when you deny...
How to Maintain Nutritional Balance and Health from Beginning to End
21/01/2014 11:15
I know the prospect of going without food for an extended period of time may be of concern to some. But there are ways to ensure that your body is getting the nutrients it needs so you can remain safe and healthy during your fast.
For an extended fast, I recommend water and fruit and...
How to Make Your Spiritual Experience the Best it Can Be
21/01/2014 11:14
Receiving God's best blessing from a fast requires solid commitment. Arranging special time each day with God is absolutely crucial in attaining intimate communion with the Father. You must devote yourself to seeking God's face, even (and especially) during those times in which you feel weak,...
Dealing with the Responses of Friends and Loved Ones
21/01/2014 11:13
Many people are reluctant to tell others that they are fasting so they will avoid the sin of the Pharisees: fasting just to gain recognition for themselves. I strongly believe that attitude is a result of a wrong interpretation of our Lord's teaching and that it is a trick of the enemy who does...
How to Manage Your Schedule While Fasting
21/01/2014 11:12
How long you fast, the kind of fast you undertake, and how you adjust your work schedule depends mostly on your occupation. Persons with office jobs, pastors, or homemakers may find it easier to continue their duties and fast for longer periods of time. In fact, on the basis of my personal...
How to Prepare Yourself Spiritually and Physically
21/01/2014 11:10
Spiritual Preparation
In preparation for this special time with God, I strongly urge you to examine your heart, and detect any unconfessed sin. Scripture records that God always requires His people to repent of their sins before He will hear their prayers. King David...
How Long and What Type of Fast Is Right for You
21/01/2014 11:07
If you have never fasted before, I applaud your present interest! Fasting has been a major emphasis in the lives of many of the great spiritual leaders throughout history. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist denomination, fasted every Wednesday and Friday and required all of his clergy to...
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