ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Freedom From Fear - “Fear of Rejection” - Clark Whitten - Grace Church Orlando
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Freedom From Financial Fear - Clark Whitten - Grace Church Orlando
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Here is another reprint from an article of mine on Boundless.  It is my testimony and was originally published last May.
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Same-Sex Struggles
by Randy Thomas
Fifteen years ago I was a very different man from who I am now.
All of my relational, political, and social needs were defined by a worldview that fed my appetites and met [...]

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Last week I woke up singing “Into The Ocean” by Blue October.  I looked up the lyrics and the following verses stood out to me.
Where is the coastguard
I keep looking each direction
For a spotlight, give me something
I need something for protection
Maybe flotsam junk will do just fine
the jetsam sunk, I’m left behind
I’m treading for my [...]

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Matthew 22:11-22
… the Pharisees plotted a way to trap him (Jesus) into saying something damaging. They sent their disciples, with a few of Herod’s followers mixed in, to ask, “Teacher, we know you have integrity, teach the way of God accurately, are indifferent to popular opinion, and don’t pander to your students. So tell us [...]

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Exciting news, I had an article published on Boundless today!  I had a lot of fun writing it.  The artwork for their article is based on my own drawings too.  I hope you like both the article and drawings.
It’s a long one but here is a snippet …
… Artists will be stunted if they are [...]

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The Discovery and Development of Your Destiny “Behold The Dreamer” - by Pastor Clark Whitten, Grace Church Orlando
“The dreams of our hearts should be the compelling vision for our lives.”
“Significance deals with character, values and faith - Internals - always kingdom related.” “Some live lives of performance, others life lives of significance.”
Eight Destiny Guidelines
Genesis [...]

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Sermon Notes from Clark Whitten at Grace Church.
Hebrews 11:6 - II Corinthians 13:5
What is real Faith? James 2:14-20 (The Message):

Faith in Action
14-17Dear friends, do you think you’ll get anywhere in this if you learn all the right words but never do anything? Does merely talking about faith indicate that a person really has it? For [...]

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Please Read Mere Orthodoxy » Critiquing Christian Freedom: Karl Barth on Romans 14:16-18
If you are not reading Mere Orthodoxy Blog by Matthew Anderson … I would highly suggest you add it to your rss feed. I find the blog to be well thought out and a blessing. Please click on the above link [...]

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My Thoughts After The Jump (emphasis mine)
Romans 12:9-21 (NLT)
9 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 [...]

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