Bearing Spiritual Fruit

Posted on November 7, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . . Fruit – result or reward, occurring due to growth. . John 15:1-8 Verses 1-4  I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman (keeper of the orchard).  Every branch in me that bears not fruit … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of Corkscrew Mountain

Posted on November 6, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

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. THE MIRACLE OF CORKSCREW MOUNTAIN The words “Forestry Trunk Road” always cause a little shiver to run down my spine. Because it was a forestry trunk road that was the setting for one of the most intense experiences of … Continue reading →

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The Law of God

Posted on October 24, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

  __________________________________________________________ When you walk in the spirit of Christ, you are walking in the spirit that obeyed every single law perfectly unto death……and then came alive! __________________________________________________________ My desire to read the Bible comes out of my desire to … Continue reading →

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The Inefficiency of God

Posted on September 26, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. God is very inefficient.  That is His way.  He is inefficient to the point of being extravagant.  The Father of Jesus Christ is an extravagant, inefficient God.  In our western culture we are taught to count our pennies, hoard … Continue reading →

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Systems of Error

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

. . Ephesians 4:14  That we be no more children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness which has a view to the systematizing of error. This … Continue reading →

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The Illusion of Control

Posted on August 22, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

.. . The quality of our life is determined by where we direct our efforts. How much time and effort do you spend figuring out ways to get someone to do what you want them to do?  Or to get … Continue reading →

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An Index of Studies 111 – 120

Posted on August 2, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. The topics covered in the 10 indexed studies listed below are: Sinful emotions – their causes, how to recognize and defeat them Justification – what it means, what it means in practice. Homosexuality – is it sin and why?  … Continue reading →

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Dead Works and the Spiritual Raindance

Posted on June 20, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

 . Why is it so hard to please God?!  What more does He want anyway?  How come I never seem to do enough!?!  I guess I just have to do more! Hebrews 9:13,14  For if the blood of bulls and … Continue reading →

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Sagacity 3

Posted on May 9, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

 . . Uncommon wisdom from Christ, the heart of God.   Highlights of individual studies.  To read the entire, just click on the link. ______________________________________ On Grace, Gifts and Thankfulness GRACE, GIFT, and THANKFULNESS are all related words in the … Continue reading →

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On Becoming Perfect

Posted on April 11, 2015 by stevehartlaub@gmail.com

. . Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection (Jesus Christ) we can catch EXCELLENCE. This is a quote I recently came across.  I have seen this same sentiment expressed many times before; and whenever I do I … Continue reading →

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