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“Religion”

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The Parable of the Enlightened Christian

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", journal, Parables, Stories, writing on: November 18, 2012

"...that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; for with the heart a …

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as iron sharpens iron

Thrilla in Manila II: As Iron Sharpens Iron…

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", sports, writing on: November 17, 2012

Late last night, I had no idea how I would formulate today's post. Discount it as "religious" garbage if you may, but when I stepped out of bed at 3:23 a.m. …

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moral conscience

Own It. Just Don’t Carry it Around.

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", journal, Stories, writing on: November 11, 2012

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zm5oirhXl7I] *** Two men are friends, and moreover, partners in business. Let's call them Joe and Mike. At their place …

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Yellowstone National Park in Montana

What We Fight For, Cherish and Honor – But Almost Never ENJOY

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", journal, life, Writers, writing on: November 5, 2012

“But the Hebrew word, the word timshel—‘Thou mayest’— that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That …

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Dreams and Visions: Is There a Difference?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Prayers, writing on: August 2, 2012

I just began wondering about this. I'd search the internet for a profound quote, but here's what I think: "A dream is something hoped for. A vision is a dream …

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Disciples or Consumers?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Church, writing on: July 10, 2012

(Bloggers Note: Today, I'm honored to publish a guest post from a high school friend and her husband who pastor Mountainview Community Church in Durango, …

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Beyond Analysis Paralysis

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Christianity on: June 12, 2012

"If you always place limit on everything you do, physical, or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are …

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It’s ok to stop acting like Jesus as long as…

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion" on: June 7, 2012

Reposted from the blog of Matt Chambers. Good words from him. It's ok to stop acting like Jesus as long as.... …

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Un-Learning Church – The Inverted Steeple Approach

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", culture on: June 1, 2012

One of my first recollections of church is a Southern Baptist cliché. I think I was 5 years old, so the year would have been 1971. An aunt was babysitting me …

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Should a pastor act like a CEO, calling the shots and running the church like an organization that he controls? Or should the living, present Jesus Christ be the One who is allowed to active control and direct the church?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Uncategorized on: May 27, 2012

Reblogged as an original work from my friend, Steve Simms of Nashville. Please click on the link below:   Should a pastor act like a CEO, calling the …

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The Self-Existence of God: An Interview with Tozier (Part II)

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion" on: May 27, 2012

See Part I of this "interview" here: http://wp.me/p2bjEC-cd Q: When we think of God's origin, how are we to frame that in our minds? A: Origin is a word that …

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Is God “Comprehensible?” – An Interview with A.W. Tozier – Part 1

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion" on: May 23, 2012

Q: How do we picture an infinite God in our infinite minds? A: We learn by using what we already know as a bridge over which we pass to the unknown. It is not …

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Non-Church — Discovered In Japan & Other Places

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion" on: May 17, 2012

Re-blogged, and an original work of Steve Simms of Nashville. Well said, Steve.   Non-Church -- Discovered In Japan & Other Places. …

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Let’s Pray About It (or just do nothing)

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Observations, People, Uncategorized on: April 20, 2012

Keenly aware of his own shortcomings, Jack still liked to think of himself as a decent enough man. Complex by nature and misunderstood by most, Jack walked …

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The Holy Spirit: Our Bastard Stepchild?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Balance, Observations, The Bible on: April 17, 2012

"It is better for you that I go away. If I do not go away, the Comforter, the Holy Spirit, will not come to you. If I go away, I will send Him to you." ~ John …

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Discovering Tozer

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Balance, Life Strategies, Observations, People, The Bible on: April 10, 2012

Two good friends recently turned me on to the works of A.W. Tozer, who in 1919, began 44 years of Christian ministry. His works are among the most insightful …

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Is the Easter Bunny the Anti-Christ?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Father-Son-Holy Spirit, Observations, People, The Bible on: April 9, 2012

Last Christmas eve I attended a candlelight service where 50 or so people came together to prepare their hearts for the celebration of Christ's birth. I've …

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What do Jesus, Sarah Palin and Al Sharpton Have in Common?

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Life Strategies, Observations, People on: April 3, 2012

Not that much that I can see, honestly. But they all get a lot of "hits." I love writing. And almost as much as I love writing, I love the metrical study of …

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The Binge: 12 Lessons Learned

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Life Strategies, Observations on: March 27, 2012

"The only book that shall ever be written is the one that flows up from the heart, forced out by the inward pressure. When such a work has gestated within a …

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The Church “On the Verge”

by: Steve Watkins In: "Religion", Life Strategies, Observations, People, The Bible on: March 21, 2012

(The following excerpts are notes I've highlighted from "On the Verge," written by Alan Hirsch and Dave Ferguson. Full credit for these observations goes to the …

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