Becoming

Becoming "That Guy"

by Bill Elliff December 01, 2023

Want to stun the world and shape history? Become that guy with the extraordinary spirit. Walk in the fullness of the Holy Spirit each day, and you will confound the unbelieving world, lead genuine seekers to Christ, and affect history in the process.

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THE EXCLUSIVITY OF GOD

THE EXCLUSIVITY OF GOD

by Bill Elliff November 22, 2023

If we long to know the beauty of harmony with God, ourselves, and this world and the next, we must repent of our pride and place God where He belongs in our minds and affections.

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THE INEVITABLE RESULTS OF A DIVIDED HEART

THE INEVITABLE RESULTS OF A DIVIDED HEART

by Bill Elliff October 17, 2023

What do I love more than I love Christ? Regardless of what He says and how He warns, what love am I unwilling to forsake? It is a recipe for disaster, not only for me but those around me and it could have ramifications for years.

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PLACES OF GOD'S PRESENCE

PLACES OF GOD'S PRESENCE

by Bill Elliff September 28, 2023

Where has the Lord met you? Where did the Lord give you a unique encounter of His presence? Don’t minimize these spaces. Erect an altar there of remembrance, worship, and surrender. For it is here the Lord pursued you, and here you surrendered afresh to Him.

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DO YOU LOVE GOD … REALLY?

DO YOU LOVE GOD … REALLY?

by Bill Elliff August 25, 2023

How do we know if we love God and others in the way the Father has designed and desires? How do we know if we are in the highest, best place in this life?

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COMING BACK TO GOD

COMING BACK TO GOD

by Bill Elliff August 10, 2023

Every follower of Christ has seasons where they drift from God. The allurement of the world, the weakness of our flesh, and the enemy's attack regularly pull us. We are not instantly delivered from a hostile world when we come to Christ in faith and the matter of nearness to God must be cultivated.

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GUARDING THE WELL

GUARDING THE WELL

by Bill Elliff August 09, 2023

Our heart is the seat of our affections. What we love and value. Everything in one’s life is determined by their heart's affections. Whatever you think is valuable is what you will pursue, whether right or wrong, good for you or detrimental.

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HOW MUCH OF GOD ARE YOU EXPERIENCING?

HOW MUCH OF GOD ARE YOU EXPERIENCING?

by Bill Elliff August 07, 2023

But what are you experiencing of God? How much of Him are you tasting? What are you able to tell others about God? Adrian Rogers said, “I don’t know how much of God you have, but I can tell you this, you have all you want.”

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OUR ONLY-NESS WITH GOD

OUR ONLY-NESS WITH GOD

by Bill Elliff August 01, 2023

Is there something in the blank for you—even seemingly good things that rob you of the God-life? Or have you discovered the blessed, secure, sufficient only-ness of God?

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IS YOUR SOUL NEEDY?

IS YOUR SOUL NEEDY?

by Bill Elliff July 28, 2023

Various people affect us in various ways. Some are life-taking. To be around them is to come away completely drained, defeated, and discouraged. No one has the luxury of avoiding such people all the time, or ministry wouldn’t happen. But it’s hard.

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JUST LOOK AT JESUS!

JUST LOOK AT JESUS!

by Bill Elliff July 25, 2023

Parents (and especially grandparents) are quick to pull out pictures of their children and grandchildren. There are reasons we do this. There is joy in looking at the latest video or picture. It delights our hearts like nothing else, and in our loving pride, we want others to know the beauty of our children too.

Our lives would be better if we spent more time each day gazing at Jesus.

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GROWING OUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLES

GROWING OUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLES

by Bill Elliff July 14, 2023

To discipline means to train. The Greek word is “gymnasio,” from which we get “gymnasium.” We immediately associate this word with physical exercise, but the word has a far larger application. Paul warns his young disciple, Timothy, about the coming apostasy and what we must do to avoid it through a life of disciplined growth.

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