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Part One
Who am I?
Why am I here? Where am I going? Fair questions we will all ask in our
lifetime. For Christ-followers, our journey toward objective reality and
wholeness (Truth) must begin and end at the foot of His cross.
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Part
Two Summer 2000
March
23rd marked the successful completion of our initial
CROSSCURRENT group, while on May 16th we concluded our second
Living Waters program. After meeting together weekly for
eight and thirty weeks respectively, twenty men and women had a
greater understanding and acceptance of the intimate,
unconditional love of our '"Abba" Father!
(read all of Part 2)
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Part Three
In previous issues I reported on various ministry
aspects related to Greater Hope. In this issue, I will
begin to specifically address the multi-faceted and ever controversial
subject of homosexuality. Initially, I will primarily focus on
this subject as it pertains to the Church. This ministry views
homosexual behavior as only one of many expressions of our pervasive
human brokenness (sinful nature.)
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Part
Four
Some Common Roots of Same-Sex Attractions –
Part 1
This is the second installment of our series
addressing the multi-faceted subject of homosexuality. Contrary to
popular belief, homosexuality is not a 20th century development. Though
the term was popularized over the past century, the practice has been in
existence almost as long as the human race. (read all of Part 4)
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Part
Five Some Common Roots of Same-Sex Attractions – Part
2
In continuing with our theme about factors that may
influence same-sex desires, we will now address 2) Sexual Abuse:
Certainly, not all people who have been abused are homosexual in
preference, and not all homosexual men or lesbian women have been
abused.
(read all of Part 5)
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Part
Six BITTERSWEET
We recently passed the mid-way point in our
current Living Waters course, with nine participants and
three leaders. This has been a bittersweet time for some,
particularly due to the numerous issues we will address during
our nearly twenty-five weeks together. The bitter can range from
coming face to face with devastating memories, suppressed
emotions, selfish attitudes and idolatry in many forms.
(read all of Part
6)
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Part
Seven
God has
been revealing His mercy to me at deeper levels these days. Or maybe I
have been more willing to receive it. Because I operate in the
counseling field, I would like to think that mercy is at the top of my
motivational gifts list. However, God is showing me this is not the
case. (read all of Part
7)
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Part
Eight
There
is a portion of Scripture that describes well Greater
Hope’s purpose as an extension of Christ’s Body. It is
found in Isaiah 61:1-3. .....This
scripture is truly evident in the lives being touched and
changed through our counseling services and ministry groups! (read all of Part
8)
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Part
Nine
It’s all about perspective
A good friend of mine recently sent
me this humorous scenario entitled Is Your Car
Missing a 710?
(read all of Part
9)
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