Category Archives: —Growth and practice

Learning how to walk in what we got.

Feelings

Posted on December 17, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . People live their lives from out of their feelings.  Most believe that their feelings are a result of their situation in life, or of an event, or treatment by others, perhaps even an offhand comment.  People like to … Continue reading →

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The Death of Dogma

Posted on November 12, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. Colossians 2:14-23 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;  (Verse 14) What the heck is this verse saying?  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Why Jesus was 40 Days in the Wilderness

Posted on October 10, 2016 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Have you ever wondered why Jesus went into the wilderness for 40 days?  Here he is, the son of God, sent to save the world, having only a short time in which to fulfill his earthly ministry.  Yet … Continue reading →

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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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