Posted in adversity, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, seeing, suffering, trials, troubles, understanding on Jan 29th, 2010
This is something I put together awhile back, but has never found its way into the mailbox. As I was sitting at my desk I pulled it up and read it. It spoke to me very loudly; I’m not sure why? I’m not going through any particularly trying times at the moment. So, maybe it [...]
Posted in Church Life, Serving, church, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, seeing, understanding on Jan 12th, 2010
The Mystery Revealed
I would like you to consider with me the state of the church in this generation. This is a serious matter—I speak of the church that our Jesus died to present to Himself as “a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish,” “and to [...]
Posted in Church Life, Serving, adversity, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Dec 6th, 2009
I very much appreciate the replies I get on post here at Indy Watchman. Lately I have received replies that have confirmed that the Lord is indeed using this web site to minister to and encourage His children in this late hour. I too need encouragement, and the reciprocating effect of ministering to others is [...]
Posted in adversity, apostacy, church, cross, deception, encouragement, hearing, holidays, humanism, offense, sacrifice, seeing, suffering, trials, troubles, understanding on Nov 24th, 2009
This week is Thanksgiving and many of us will come together and give thanks to our Lord for the blessings he has blessed us throughout the year.
I believe that, for most people, the “thank you “ part of Thanksgiving is the most boring part. It has been relegated to mere ritual, where the most [...]
Posted in Church Life, Serving, Uncategorized, church, encouragement, following christ, understanding on Jul 11th, 2009
But WITH Vision…!!!
“Without Vision, the People cast off restraint.”
Few expressions are as painful to ponder as this. The reality of watching this happen — visionless people throwing off Life and Reality — people who sell their dream, JESUS’ Dream is an unthinkable tragedy. And yet these wasted lives and potential, these wounds to Jesus, mark [...]
Posted in Church Life, Uncategorized, adversity, cross, encouragement, suffering, trials, troubles, understanding on Jun 3rd, 2009
What does our physical circumstances have to do with the spiritual life of the child of God? Watchman Nee, in the sixth chapter of his book The Release of the Spirit, displays much spiritual wisdom in answering that question. The many grains of sand that make up the mountain of tribulations, that we very often [...]
Posted in Serving, Uncategorized, church, cross, encouragement, following christ, seeing, understanding on May 12th, 2009
A certain man placed a fountain by the wayside, and he hung up a cup near to it by a little chain. He was told some time after that an art-critic had found much fault with its design. “But,” said the man, “do many thirsty persons drink at it?” Then the people told him that [...]
Posted in Church Life, books, church, cross, encouragement, following christ, understanding on Mar 30th, 2009
The Apostle Paul’s Guide to Helping Carnal Christians Mature
Healthy, Devoted Relationships Part 2
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The Trowel
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A Revolution Without Dancing is a Revolution Not Worth Having
No one would argue the “hopelessness” of it. Trying to bring a group like those folks [...]
Posted in baptism, church, conscience, cross, discernment, encouragement, following christ, hearing, sacrifice, seeing, understanding on Mar 14th, 2009
What God Says About Water Baptism
A Fresh Look…
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It is unfortunate, yet undeniable, that the subject of water baptism has polarized and divided men for centuries. Unregenerate religious leaders and other “christians” have littered history with ungodly exploits in defense of their doctrines. Not uncommon are accounts of religious leaders and “scholars” [...]
Posted in Uncategorized, church, cross, deception, discernment, encouragement, false prophets, following christ, hearing, seeing, understanding on Feb 15th, 2009
Here are a few of the truths we all should be in agreement on as Christ followers…
Romans 14:17 For the Kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Mark 12:28-31 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had [...]
