Lazarus Weekends were developed as a way to help people get past the obstacles that block their spiritual and emotional growth. Once these obstacles are removed, people are able to experience personal revival and enter into Christ-like ministry with more freedom and power. They are led by Chuck Jones in collaboration with 60 or more […]
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Philippians 3:10-13 AMPC [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from
Retro One Thing 7/7/21 In pursuit of the great prize Read More »
Matthew 4:1 AMPC Then Jesus was led (guided) by the [Holy] Spirit into the wilderness (desert) to be tempted (tested and tried) by the devil. Luke 4:1-2 AMPC Then Jesus, full of and controlled by the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led in [by] the [Holy] Spirit [2] For (during) forty days
Retro One Thing 6/29/21 Sent into battle Read More »
Let’s talk about Jesus’s time in the wilderness. First, it is important to remember that Jesus didn’t just come to be an example for us; he came as us. Jesus clothed himself in humanity and, as the second Adam, lived a life of faith. Jesus is the Son of God and therefore 100% deity, but
Retro One Thing 6/28/21 The wilderness and transition into breakthrough Read More »
Romans 1:16 NASB95 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Romans 1:16 TPT I refuse to be ashamed of sharing the wonderful message of God’s liberating power unleashed in us through Christ!
Retro One Thing 6/24/21 What is the Gospel? Read More »
Lamentations 1:7,9 NASB95 In the days of her affliction and homelessness Jerusalem remembers all her precious things That were from the days of old, When her people fell into the hand of the adversary And no one helped her. The adversaries saw her, They mocked at her ruin. Her uncleanness was in her skirts; She
Retro One Thing 6/23/21 Don’t Become Captive To Your Memories Read More »
Romans 16:10 NASB95 Greet Apelles, the approved in Christ. Greet those who are of the household of Aristobulus. To be in Christ is to be placed into union with His life and the life He lives, His lifestyle, plans, and His daily agenda. To be in Him is a total change of identity, ability, purpose,
Retro One Thing 6/22/21 “The Approved In Christ” – Your New Self-image Read More »
The Christian is never stronger or a bigger threat to the enemy than when he is aware of his own weaknesses. It is when he is aware of his vulnerability that he leans into his beloved and allows the power of Christ to be on display in their humanity. The enemy makes the same mistake
Retro One Thing 6/21/21 The Gift Of Weakness Read More »
The gospel is so very simple but also stunningly powerful. The gospel is this: our inclusion into the life that Jesus lives and the favor He lives under. Let that sink in. The life more abundant that Jesus promised is His life of favor lived through our unique humanity and personality. It blows my mind
In order for the Word of God to be understood by men, He had to come down to our level and become human. By becoming human, the Word could reveal Himself through the ideas and language that men use to converse, think, and relate. This idea is central to the doctrine of the incarnation, where
One Thing 12/1/25 The Incarnation; God’s thirst for us Read More »
