Tag: Christian Living
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Yes, We’re Open (Part 3) Open Heart — Loving with the Spirit
When Jesus was asked to identify the greatest commandment, His answer was both simple and profound. In the Gospel of Matthew 22:36–39, a religious expert approached Him with a question designed to spark debate: “Teacher, which command in the law is the greatest?” Instead of listing several laws or creating a hierarchy of commands, Jesus…
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The Risk and Reward of Being Open to Go
There is a simple sign that hangs in the windows of businesses all over the world. You’ve seen it so often that you probably don’t notice it anymore. It’s small, unassuming, and easily overlooked. But its message is direct and unmistakable: YES, WE’RE OPEN. When that sign is lit or turned outward (depending on the…
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Paul and the Pastor’s Heart (Part 5)
If you’ve been following the blog, we’ve been considering Paul’s heart as a pastor for a few weeks. We have spent the last two weeks in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Today, we delve into the profound wisdom found in Paul’s first letter to Timothy. Paul, the Apostle, and Timothy, his beloved mentee, shared a…
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Israel’s Song of Victory
If we want to pray with faith that moves mountains, we need to understand what prayer is. I believe there’s a simple formula for a powerful prayer life. Humility + Faith + Intimacy with the Father = Powerful Prayers. It is my hope that we become people that prays powerfully. We are all testimonies of…
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A Formula for Prayer
I’ve been in church all my life. I’ve spent countless hours with Christian brothers and sisters both within the context of church gatherings, small groups, and in one on one relationships. But honestly, I can recount only a handful of times when the prayers of the saints impacted me in such a way as to…
Jacob Orr 