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The centurion in Jesus’ day was a man of great power. According to the Liberty University Online Website, this person was referred to as  “captain of 100” soldiers in a legion. The centurion was loyal and courageous, beginning as a … Continue reading →

Dr. Willard says the following about words: “Seeing clearly the power of words at the merely human level may help us to understand the power of the creative word of God in His kingdom.” What will words do for humans? … Continue reading →

Dr. Willard speaks of God’s creativity. One need not look any further than Genesis to see God being creative. But the big debate always has been, how did he do it? Scientists have tried to come up with a practical … Continue reading →

When I used to teach classes on words, I would ask students to close their eyes. Then I would say the word “chair”.  Then I would ask them to open their eyes and ask them to describe their chair. Some … Continue reading →

If you are lucky enough, you know one. The person who has great faith. The person who perseveres in spite of great difficulty.  The person of strength.  The person who does not struggle with their faith; they have great ease. … Continue reading →

I have written about this before but it was in another book. Earlier in the year, I blogged on the perfect type of communication between people who really care for each other, people who love each other. The best way … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought that a life in Christ is your own private spiritual adventure? What does God want you to do on your adventure with Him? Dr. Willard says He wants to “keep us from harm and keep us … Continue reading →

In chapter 5, Dr. Willard refers to Christians who hear from God [they think] but then cannot articulate a “clear, sane meaning” for their communication. Maybe they have a dream.  Maybe they have a vision.  Maybe they have a feeling … Continue reading →

Dr. Willard expresses what the less mature Christian needs. But what they think they need, can they really handle it? They need the spectacular. He bases his comments on the relationship we see between Aaron and Miriam and Moses in … Continue reading →

Dr. Willard poses a question in Chapter 5 that deserves comment. Do we need anything more than the Bible? It seems he is reflecting the thought that some Christians have that the Bible and the church are all that God … Continue reading →