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Contents ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture ):   Where?                                                                 Who? 1 13:1 Everyone subj to governing auth, God established authorities that exist. 2 13:2 Whoever rebels vs. authority, rebelling vs. what God instituted; bring judgmt on selves. 3 13:3 Want to be free from fear of authority? Do right & you’ll be commended. 4 13:4 Authority=God’s servant for your good=agents of wrath; punish wrongdoer. 5 13:5 Submit to authorities bec of possible punishment/a...

Experiencing God Through His Names by Sheryl Giesbrecht   Spiritual Growth Did you know the names of God each reveal something about His character?  Are you aware that understanding God's titles reveals His purposes and His commitment to us and gives practical handles for life applications?  There are many ways to draw close to God as we study His word. In Experiencing God Through His Names , Sheryl Giesbrecht walks with you on an exciting journey to discover and absorb the truth about God's character. Spiritually, something exciting and personal happens when we study God's names---we find out about His unique character qualities and experience His Holy Spirit presence. In the next 31 days, God wants you to get to know Him. Are you ready?  Meet the Author Sheryl Giesbrecht has written three books, hundreds of articles, blogs, and columns. A nationally syndicated radio host, Sheryl is a sought-after inspirational speaker who ...

Contents ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture ):   Where?                                                                 Who? 1 12:1 I urge in view of G’s mercy, offer bodies – living sacrifices (holy/pleasing to G) – spiritual act of worship. 2 12:2 Do not conform to world, be transformed: renewing mind, then you test/approve G’s will. 3 12:3 By grace I say: think of self w/sober judgment in accord w/faith G distrib you. 4 12:4-5 As each has body w/many members, not all have same function; in C we form 1 body, each belongs to others. ...

Jesus and the Beanstalk by Lori Stanley Roeleveld    Spiritual Growth Abingdon Press We live in unsettling, challenging times. Everywhere we look, we see giant problems: giant obstacles to sharing faith, giant barriers to peaceful lives, giant strongholds of fear. But what if you knew eight small secrets to unlocking a strength big enough to overcome whatever obstacle life may bring? Using allegory and a bit of humor, Jesus and the Beanstalk explores a passage in 2 Peter 1 to uncover eight truths that will help you unleash a larger-than-life faith: · Faith · Goodness · Knowledge · Self-control · Perseverance · Godliness · Affection for others · Love In this creative, refreshing perspective on spiritual growth, you will discover an unyielding strength when you tap the power of a God who is stronger than any beanstalk and bigger than your biggest giants. PRAISE FOR JESUS AND THE BEANSTALK : " Jesus and the Beanstalk is crafted to touch ...

Contents ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture ):   Where?                                                                 Who? 1 1-4 Did God reject ppl?   No. I Israelite of Abraham/Benjamin; God not reject, Elijah appealed against Is: L, they killed your prophets, torn down altars, I only left, they trying kill me; L: I reserved 7000 not bowed to Baal. 2 5-6 @ present, remnant chosen by grace, not works. 3 7-8 What Is sought, they not obtain, elect did, others hardened; as written: God gave spirit of stupor, eyes not see, ears not hear to this day. 4 ...