"30 Days to Understanding the Bible, 30th Anniversary: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 minutes a day" by Max Anders

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This book does a great job of providing a basic understanding of the Bible from a Christian perspective.

"The Joy of Helplessness" By Jim Taylor

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Jim shares a short, but powerful, teaching on the first of the beatitudes: "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

"God is Good: He's Better Than You Think" by Bill Johnson

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In 2023, I was in a men's Bible study that followed the video teachings for this book.
I read this on my own to supplement the video teaching.

The Gospel of the Chili Pepper

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In 2012, I was part of a men's chorus at my church. Several times a month, we would gather at a nearby assisted living facility where several long-time church members lived and lead the group in singing hymns, share a short devotional, and then partake in communion.

On one such occasion, I was asked to deliver the devotional and so I now present you with the message that I shared, "The Gospel of the Chili Pepper".

My Spiritual Reading in 2023

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Check out what I read along my spiritual and charismatic quest in 2023.

"A Matter of Time: The Era of the Holy Spirit" by Melissa McBroom

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       Melissa's down-to-earth and conversational tone makes it easy to understand the mystical life within a joyous relationship with God, His Son, and His Holy Spirit.

My Spiritual Reading in 2022

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         A little overdue, but see what I read about my spiritual and charismatic quest in 2022.

Transitions for 2024

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To encourage myself to write more, I will post items of personal reflection and study.

What does this mean?

 It means I will bring you along with me, allowing you to peer over my shoulder, so to speak, and see what I am studying, praying, learning, and observing.

 I also plan on writing book reviews for the books I have been reading, too.

  With that in mind, here is my first post of 2024.