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The True Definition of Lukewarm

Posted on September 2, 2016 by A Whisper, Screamed

I had been casually pondering what Yahshua meant when He used the word lukewarm in the following passage: Revelation 3:16 (Literal Translation) – Thus because you are lukewarm, and neither hot, nor cold, I am about to vomit you out … Continue reading →

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Thought Splatters (Sip!)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

The only time Scripture mentions submission to the assembly is concerning discipline (Matthew 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 5:5). John’s Evangel never mentions the word faith. Why? Love is the result of faith. Three items that seem to terrify most believers are … Continue reading →

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Puzzling Passages Made Plain: The Levite and His Concubine – Part 2

Posted on April 21, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

Read first: Puzzling Passages Made Plain: Tossed to the Depraved Puzzling Passages Made Plain: The Levite and His Concubine – Part 1 Turn the Light on… Connection Lesson 1 Corinthians 13:9-10 (Literal Translation) In part, indeed, we know, and in … Continue reading →

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A Warning for Heresy Hunters

Posted on March 14, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

On Andrew Strom’s old website, he posted a great article full of thought-provoking truth. Some took offense because it came from IHOP. An argument ensued and Strom used the term heresy hunters, the first time I had ever seen it … Continue reading →

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Fast from SELF, Not Food

Posted on March 12, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

I hate Lent. From the outside looking in, I see no other time of the year where Christians are the most self-righteous. A growing number of Protestants are now practicing it. Jesus never ordained this activity, no matter how well … Continue reading →

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The Seed IS Christ

Posted on March 6, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

Mark 4 The Parable of Christ Sowing Himself 1Again He began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea, and the … Continue reading →

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Our Heavenly Daddy Is So Funny!

Posted on March 5, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

This morning, the Father woke me up at 5:55a (5 is the number for grace; 5+5+5=15, 1+5=6, the number of man and beast). He usually just removes me out of the sleep state, but instead, He placed the two special … Continue reading →

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A Plea

Posted on March 4, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

Please, help me to know You. Please, help me to love You. To You, oh Lord, my life cries out, “Subject my flesh. Quiet my soul. Nourish my spirit. Make me like You, Within and without.”

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Revelation at 5 in the A.M.

Posted on March 3, 2014 by A Whisper, Screamed

Our Father woke me up at 5a, desiring fellowship, of course. I, being slow to obey as usual, laid in bed for a few minutes until the printer rang downstairs (all the phone ringers are turned off). The familiar voice … Continue reading →

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Always Hungry, That Flesh and Eye

Posted on December 26, 2013 by A Whisper, Screamed

Years ago, as I was reading some part of the NT, I realized, “You know what, the flesh is never satisfied. No matter what it gets, it is never enough.” After sharing this with a few people, I placed it … Continue reading →

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