Pastor David Bosley shares a testimony of how the revelation of our identity in Christ impacted his family and ministry. He is the founder and director of Masters Ranch Christian Academy, a residential ministry in Missouri for troubled boys. mastersranch.org
Life in Christ: A Testimony
By Dr. John Best
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Groundwork for Brokenness
I had been experiencing a lot of pressure and frustration in my life a number of years ago. I was angry because I thought my goals in my work were being blocked by other people. My schedule was getting busier and I was becoming increasingly tired. Although I was in Christian work as a seminary professor, I was “running out of gas” in my life.
I went to my wife with my problems but she was in so much physical pain from a back injury that she told me, “John, I’d like to give you some comfort and understanding, but I am in too much pain. I just cannot take any more of your pouring out your tales of woe.” This left me feeling stranded because I had become emotionally overly-dependent upon my wife.
Through this pressure and frustration God was removing the “crutches” upon which I had been leaning. He was using the problems that I was experiencing to give me a desire for a closer walk with God.
Continue reading the full testimony here: Life_in_Christ__Testimony_J_Best
Dr. John Best is Director or Research/Exposition at Exchanged Life Ministries Texas www.operation220.org. (Prior to founding this ministry he taught New Testament Greek at Dallas Theological Seminary.) He is the author of nine books, including The Cross of Christ: The Center of Scripture, Your Life and Ministry. www.abundantlivingresources.org. Dr. Best’s testimony is also featured in the inspirational book, From Pastors to Pastors. It can be ordered online or by calling Grace Fellowship International (865-429-0450). [April 2017 – By one, get one free!]
Mary K. Thomas, M.A., is your instructor for these lessons, which deal with the brain, the mind, the emotional center of our soul, overcoming addictive behavior, and learning how to experience grace in our Christian walk. Our salvation is much bigger than perceived, including the healing from hurtful pasts and deep woundedness. Experience the abundant life in Christ, making the Lord very real in your life!
Disc 1
Part A – The Foundations of Healthy Thinking
Part B – The Formation of the Triune Brain
Part C – Brain Facts Continued
Disc 2 – Functions Explained
Part A – The Reptilian Brain
Part B – The Limbic System
Part C – The Limbic System Continued
Part D – The Limbic System Continued
Disc 3
The Formidable Trio vs. The Neo Cortex Brain
Bonus CD
Instructional & Study Materials
For details and ordering information, visit ReleasingGrace.org
Grace discipleship is simply profound and profoundly simple. Here is a practical four lesson booklet, “Discipleship Basics,” by Dr. Phil Jones. These lessons are not intended to be comprehensive, but are foundational and user-friendly.
Here is a free copy of the PDF notebook: discipleship-basics-all-lessons-booket-format
Here is a four message downloadable audio series that corresponds with the lessons. They are at Grace Fellowship Internationals’ Sermon.net audio channel here.
These were produced and preached at First Baptist Church of Powell in Tennessee.
What’s the best way to encourage others to want to walk with Christ? In this 3-minute video, Pastor Bryan Chapell explains that it’s not trying to get them to do what you know is right. It’s something else. Watch now.
“Member Care Media (MCM) is a media ministry of TransWorld Radio especially prepared for Cross-Cultural Workers around the globe whose obedience to the Great Commission has taken them to difficult places. It is our goal to encourage, enhance and enable these workers in their places of calling so that they will stay effective and fulfilled.”
These audio resources are helpful for pastors serving in North America as well.
Here’s a recommended series to check out: In this 7 part series of 10 minute MemCare radio programs Edmund Spieker shares Biblical insights of how the Truth can set you Free!
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Pastor/evangelist Tony Saxton was featured in this local TV news spot in Rochester, New York. (He also uses Grace Fellowship’s discipleship/counseling materials.)
Pastor Joe Faraldi presented this message on “A Resolution For Revival” based on Philippians 2:12,13. Courtesy of BaysideChapel.org in Barnegat, NJ.
Whether we’re conscious of it or not, we all believe in someone or something to “hold us up” inside. When that person or thing comes through for us, then life is good! But when that person or thing doesn’t come through for us, then we experience a sense of anxiety, dissatisfaction, and ultimately despair.
But the truth is, there isn’t anyone or anything that will come through for us 24/7 – except for God Himself.
Continue reading and watch a video clip here.
by Chip Ingram (reposted from LivingontheEdge.org)
Pastor Troy Dobbs gave this insightful message on Colossians 1:24-29
Courtesy of atGrace.com
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