Spiritual Formation
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Know Thyself
There is only one way to truly know yourself and be just before God. Here are some collected quotes on the subject… “No man can of himself understand his errors. “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked; who can know it?” Jeremiah 17:9. The lips may express a poverty of soul that Continue reading
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The Blessing No One Wants
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.— Matthew 5:11-12 Jesus is not saying you are blessed when someone reviles Continue reading
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New video on my channel: Who are the children of God?
I hope you find this to be a blessing and encouragement to your soul. Continue reading
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Being A Theologian of the Cross
A Reply… In replying to a question on one of my Facebook posts, where I referred to the experience of darkness in the Christian’s life, my life, I posted the following. I thought I would offer it here, being the preacher, disciple, and theologian of the cross that I am. ———————————– “The theology of the Continue reading
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Christian Morality and the Righteousness of Christ
Christian morality is rooted in the character of God as revealed in Christ. It is not an achievement by which we are considered righteous, rather, it is the fruit that is born by those who are already righteous through faith in the blood of Christ. To act right we must first be right with God. Continue reading
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Bonhoeffer: The Image of God is Christ Crucified
The following passage by Dietrich Bonhoeffer is from his book, part of the last chapter, in The Cost of Discipleship. It is the truest and most profound theology, a theology of the cross, the theology of “Christ in us the hope of glory”, a theology of Emmanuel, the incarnate Lord Jesus Christ who is “God Continue reading
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Who is the Holy Spirit?
This is a follow-up video to my previous one on the #AsburyRevival Continue reading
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He Fed Them By The Lake
Here is a freshly recorded impromptu video from Cedar Creek Lake near Crab Orchard, Kentucky. It is a little bit of catching up but primarily a spiritual lesson from the Gospel of John, chapter 6. It is a blessing to offer it to you and I hope it is a blessing for you to hear. Continue reading
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For Sasha / Sonya Sargent Hitchens
Dear Sasha….this will be my open reply to your blog. I write it here to share with others too. (You can read Sasha’s blog here.} Christmas blessings, again. Thank you for the mention in your blog today. I am thankful to have met you too. We share in spirit if not in all our interests. Continue reading
About Me
A Christian, thinking, vlogging, and writing online. I live elsewhere as well. I follow the theology of the cross in the faith and practice of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Formerly a pastor in Europe and America, now living semi-retired in Kentucky (U.S.), driving for the Amish and in-home carer.
Crucified Hearts 