Shayne on February 29th, 2008

Well, we come to the last day of this issue on ‘The Nature of the Spiritual Journey’.
Selwyn has spent the last two months covering eight spiritual experiences and lessons. He says: “There are unquestionably more, but certainly not less than eight.”
His summary of the eight spiritual lessons, follows: “In our movement towards God we will [...]

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Shayne on February 28th, 2008

Selwyn makes a good case for using both words and deeds to testify about our faith in Jesus. The Holy Spirit will help us to make the right blend of words and deeds  – we read in the Bible that God will give us the right words when asked about our faith, but we do need [...]

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Shayne on February 27th, 2008

I just simply love the title of today’s study.
It’s the one sentence which my heart constantly sings when I meet anyone, my issue is that I can’t seem to weave these words into the conversation of the moment.  My next endeavor is to try and say these words by my actions; and again I’m not [...]

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Shayne on February 26th, 2008

We now come to Selwyn’s final requirement that we need to experience while on our spiritual journey.
He says: “On this journey it is essential that we do not simply take in, absorb and assimilate, but also that we share – share what we have received from God. … It is important for us to take [...]

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Shayne on February 25th, 2008

I fully agree with what Selwyn has to say; and I really liked the bit ‘the perfume of our Lord’s sacrifice still fills the air’.
Perhaps, the lack of energy and vitality seen in today’s church has more to do with our general lack of zeal in seeking an intimate relationship with God. Compared to the the [...]

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Shayne on February 24th, 2008

To believe in Jesus in not only an intellectual exercise – our faith, is not based in a knowledge of God gained from studying the Bible. Our belief, our faith is based on a relationship with a loving God – it is not solely based on a belief in an intelligent design of our created [...]

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Shayne on February 23rd, 2008

Selwyn continues his discussion on the important issue that our relationship with God must be passionate, that is, by using all our strength we must direct; all, of who we are – heart, mind and soul, towards Jesus.
He starts today’s study by saying: “A few days ago we commented that sadly some Christians are more taken [...]

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