Spiritual Foundations Podcast: Recent Episodes
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As of today (Saturday, November 21), there are only 40 days left until January 1, 2016. Chances are, if you are like me, you have some goals you set way back in January of this year (2015) that you haven't achieved yet. Most people would just give up at this point and say something like, “Well, next […]
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Bill Johnson discusses how he deals with loss, pain and disappointment. What do we do when the healing, the miracle, or the answer to prayer, doesn't come?
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We spend our lives trying to “get things done”, thinking that will make us happy/fulfilled/significant/complete. (Or maybe it's just me that suffers from this illusion. I don't mean to presume.) I would like to propose that “getting things done” is not the ultimate purpose of our lives… This morning as I was reading the new […]
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Yesterday I preached a sermon called, “The 5 Doors of Destiny” at Zion in Spokane, WA. You can hear that sermon here. Or, you can receive the point I was trying to make just by reading the two paragraphs below. A legitimate question to ask is, “If Jesus is now Lord of the world, why […]
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The Gospels – the first four books in the Christian New Testament – are a unique form of literature, and of Scripture. Merriam-Webster defines the word “gospel” as follows: a: the message concerning Christ, the kingdom of God, and salvation. b: one of the first four New Testament books telling of the life, death, and resurrection […]
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Frank Viola is a dear friend who also happens to be one of my favorite Christian authors. His book God's Favorite Place on Earth (2013) remains one of the most impactful books I have ever read. Today's post is an interview with Frank & Mary DeMuth on their new book, The Day I Met Jesus. ~ Ray Edwards […]
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It has been said that as Christians, we live under Grace and not under the Law. This is true, and I rejoice in it. Some gleefully proclaim that our only requirement of those “living under Grace” is the one commandment of Jesus, of which He said, “This is my commandment: that you love one another.” That […]
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If you could actually receive guidance from God for your business, would it make a difference? And I don't mean only reading the Bible or a devotional, and getting some good principles for being moral and upright business people. What I mean is hearing God's voice guide you with specific advice, about your specific situation, […]
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Most of us have two faces we wear. The “public face”, which is carefully cultivated to give the best impression possible, and the “secret face”. The secret face is the person we really are, when no one is watching. Most of us are afraid to show our secret face in public. So our public faces […]
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This is a Guest Post by Frank Viola, Frank is a friend I met during the last year. He is a prolific writer, and blogs at Beyond Evangelical. Frank is currently offering an online discipleship course that I highly recommend, and you can enroll here. The course closes December 31, so if you are interested […]
The post Being a Disciple of Jesus in the Marketplace first appeared on Ray Edwards.
For just over two years, I have wondered how to do this. I have written and rewritten this post many times. The time was never right. I was not ready. But I'm ready now. The time has come to tell you that I have Parkinson's disease. The symptoms became apparent in May 2011. The diagnosis […]
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As Christians, much of the suffering we endure is caused by condemnation. What is condemnation, exactly? Under the Law, we use our willpower to force ourselves to obey in a certain way in order to earn the good will of God. If we don't keep the law perfectly, God will be angry with us, and […]
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This week a man emailed me to ask me a tough question. “I was listening to your message.My wife and I are Christians for many years. We both believe that God will and can prosper us. But we have no more money. I have no job. We have debt. My wife has diabetes. We believe […]
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This is a guest post, written by Sean Edwards. Sean's passions include politics, economics, theology, eschatology, and the dynamic interplay of government and faith. You can read Sean's blog here. Sean also happens to be my son. Can a follower of Jesus also accept the philosophy of Ayn Rand (author of The Fountainhead and Atlas […]
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Many entrepreneurs and business people whose ministry is in the marketplace relate to the story of Joseph in the Old Testament. We often like to quote Genesis 39:2, “and the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man.” But Joseph's prosperity did not come without a price… He was sold into slavery by […]
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Perhaps you've heard talk about the “Seven Mountains”, or the “Seven Mountain Mandate, or “Seven Mountain Prophecy”. You may be wondering what this is all about. The idea is really quite simple: in our culture, there are Seven Mountains (think of them as “spheres” or simply “areas”) of influence, and the modern church is being […]
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This is a guest post, written by Phil Drysdale. Phil lives in Aberdeen, Scotland and leads a ministry focused on the grace of God – His goodness, our perfection in Him, and all that means. You can read Phil's blog here, and follow him on Twitter. I recommend both. One of the greatest tragedies for […]
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This is a guest post, written by my wife Lynn Edwards. Even after 28 years of marriage, I am still amazed at the depth of her wisdom and insight. This post by Lynn is quite profound, and I am delighted she agreed to let me share it with you. I watched a TV show this […]
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You may not be aware of it, but there is a lot of debate by Christians about the subject of grace. Some think of grace as a “topic” or “doctrine”. It is neither of those things. Grace is in fact the gospel itself… What do we mean by grace? The definition of the word as […]
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Just like a superhero, you have a “secret identity”… on this week's Spiritual Foundations Podcast, your true identity will be revealed! What has God been teaching you about who you are in Him? Leave your comments below!
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When you are faced with real hardship in your life, and it seems hope is lost, that you have no real future… here's how to rise up and take back your tomorrows! In what ways has God helped you take back your tomorrows? Leave your comments below!
The post Taking Back Tomorrow [Spiritual Foundations Podcast #004] first appeared on Ray Edwards.
When you feel like giving up, there is a way to have faith – even in the toughest times. You're often closest to your big breakthrough right when you feel like giving up. God provides a way for us to have joy and peace, even when we face real trouble. Every believer can overcome trials […]
The post When You Feel Like Giving Up [Spiritual Foundations Podcast #003] first appeared on Ray Edwards.
God is planting the dream of being an entrepreneur in the hearts of many of His people. Some are feeling this desire for the first time in their life. I encourage you to follow that dream How are you answering God's call to marketplace ministry? Leave your comments below!
The post Called To Business [Spiritual Foundations Podcast #002] first appeared on Ray Edwards.
You are not a “sinner saved by grace”! Wait, wait… don’t stone me. Let me explain… For many years, believing Christians have labored under the weight of their own sins. They have bemoaned their pitiable state, they have lamented the terrible things they’ve done, and they have been haunted by a guilty conscience. They have […]
The post What If You Are Unpunishable? [Spiritual Foundations Podcast #001] first appeared on Ray Edwards.