Category Archives: —Growth and practice

Learning how to walk in what we got.

The Benefits of Tribulation

Posted on September 7, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. The point of this study is to arrive at an outlook concerning our mental and emotional struggles which best positions us for spiritual growth and a closer relationship with God, our Father.  Most view these kind of struggles as … Continue reading →

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Protectors of God

Posted on July 30, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Do you think that God needs your protection? Have you ever been more concerned with doctrine than with love?  Have you ever argued with someone over what is right, from the Bible or otherwise?  Have you ever attacked … Continue reading →

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Loins Girt with Truth

Posted on July 16, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

.. . Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth … (Ephesians 6:14a) In past studies we have taken a look at the helmet of salvation and the shield of faith.  Here we take a look at the very … Continue reading →

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Work vs Results

Posted on June 25, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. One big cause of stress, anxiety, bondage and sickness among Christians is confusion regarding the work we are to do versus the results we are to get.  By wasting time focusing on the results or lack thereof, instead of … Continue reading →

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Love vs Religion

Posted on June 11, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. I Corinthians 13:1-8, 13, wrongly translated Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not religion, I am become as sounding brass, and a tinkling cymbal.  And though I have the gift of prophecy, … Continue reading →

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Ruled by Responsibility

Posted on May 31, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Romans 8:12 continues the truth that the mind of the flesh is in a state of conflict or war with God, because it cannot receive the things of the spirit of Christ, which are freely given as a gift … Continue reading →

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Is God in Control?

Posted on April 19, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

.   God is sovereign. God is in control. God is all-powerful. These phrases, or ones like them often come right after the telling of some negative event ….. a death, tragic accident, sickness, loss of a job or something … Continue reading →

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Kicking the Corpse

Posted on March 26, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . The new man views the old man with compassionate understanding, not harsh judgmentalism and the desire to punish. __________________________________________ I’m very concerned with the health of the mind and the body which I’ve been given.  Before Christ I … Continue reading →

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The Obedience of Faith

Posted on January 23, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . The book of Romans ends with a dynamic expression of the powerful, spirit-provided life God has given us. Romans 16:25, 26  Now to Him who is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and (which is) … Continue reading →

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Water in a Dry Land

Posted on December 12, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Matthew 5:6  Blessed are they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be filled. It’s a parched world we live in today, and the more we inform ourselves of the world’s happenings, the more parched we … Continue reading →

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