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THE SIX ENEMIES OF FAITH We all have certain thoughts or ideas that affect our emotions, choices, and actions, which in turn could lead to a successful Christian walk or a train wreck looking for somewhere to happen. Where do we pick up stinking thinking? Coming into a Christian family by being born again is much like getting married. We all carry some of our baggage with us. Some folks take more than others, based on our backgrounds and how well we have learned to do mental and emotional housecleaning. However, we often pick up stinking thinking along the way in our Christian faith from ...

HE SPEAKS TO US THROUGH THE BIBLE Because the Father uses many ways to speak to His children, we should be careful not to miss Him because the mode of delivery might not fit our theology, previous experiences, or our lack of experiences. There are “NOT GOD” voices, and then the Father’s voice. The Father uses many ways to speak to His children. Some believers have the paradigm that God speaks only by way of His Word or through preachers. The Father speaks to us today in many different ways. One way is through the His Word, the Bible. How does “He Speak” to us through the Bible? ...

SETTING YOUR HEARTWe are dying to ourselves! Can every believer lay claim to such a profound experience? In "Setting Your Heart," Charles Morris explores the profound notion of being "crucified with Christ" as proclaimed by the apostle Paul in Galatians. This comprehensive examination delves into the possibility of believers making this transformative claim and living a daily existence in the Spirit, free from habitual sins. Morris compellingly calls readers to follow Christ to the cross, embracing a crucified life and rising to new spiritual heights. Expertly illustrating that surrendering...

Persecution. It is not a matter of “if” it will come upon us, but a question of “when” it will happen. When it happens, will we remain faithful to God, even if the trials and persecution are unto death? We, as believers, face difficulties every day in the form of trials, tribulations, sorrows, and disappointments. With each problem, there is a test of our faith. The Bible states that because sin is increasing, the hearts of many will grow cold. God is looking for the faithful few who will stand as warriors and be righteous witnesses. This verse-by-verse commentary on John chapter 16...

The great economic boom times in American history have come because of fortuitous discoveries. Natural resources (coal first, then oil) fueled vast economic and industrial expansions, which helped create and supply new markets. The last genuine economic game changer was the technology boom of the 1990s, which gave the U.S. a global competitive advantage based on electronics and silicon. In defiance of the recessionary times (in 1990), he saw the coming boom. Now, in 2013, he sees the threshold of another.

March - the third month of the year in the Gregorian calendar brings with it the Spring Equinox and the promise of warmer days and shorter nights. Our selected poets, including Swift, Yeats, Morris, Swinburne, and Austin, of course provide the words to match the mood.

EVERY BELIEVER IN MINISTRY Why do any of us do ministry? The answer is simple and Biblical. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” All who are saved are called to Christian ministry. Every believer is in ministry, ministering to the Lord, our fellow believers, and the spiritually lost. We are commissioned and sent by Jesus, just as He was called and sent by the Father. We should pattern our ministries after our Lord’s example of being light and salt. Christian ministry serves God according to His commands and methods and utilizes His resources. Christian ministry is not done to ...

THE PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND TARESWe must understand the parables to understand the Kingdom of God and Heaven. But why did our Lord speak in parables? Would it not have been easier if Jesus just told us Kingdom truths using examples and illustrations we understood? The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is filled with spiritual significance and truth. The church has had false converts from the beginning until today. Have you ever wondered why our loving God and Father placed us in situations where we must work and live among lost people? Would it not be more manageable if believers had the ...

Some people might say Eldership doesn't work. I respond "you're right." How can it work when we appoint Elders who are not spiritually qualified? Eldership cannot work unless we follow God's manual for what constitutes a qualified Elder. When we come to the subject of church Elders, the New Testament is clear about the qualifications. The New Testament gives more detailed instructions on Elders' mandatory qualifications than any other aspect, including their calling and ministry. God has placed a standard for those in pastoral oversight because not just anyone can be an Elder. In 1 Timothy ...

PRAYER AND HIS PRESENCE Many times, when we pray, our prayers seem like a repetition of days before or have a sense of powerlessness. Do you ever feel like God is playing “hide-n-seek.” You are trying to earnestly touch the hem of His garment with a sincere prayer need, and although you know He will not leave or forsake us, you want to scream, “God, are You there?” “Lord, did You hear my petition and supplication?” What hindrances block the manifested presence of God? How do I seek and cultivate the Father’s manifested presence? How can I practice and retain God’s manifested...

A man murders his friend for a reason you will discover in the audiobook. Now he is alone in the room with his now-dead friend, but he also feels a sinister presence in the room. When will the police arrive and take him and is now-dead friend away? Or will they?

BE A VOICE, NOT AN ECHO There is a big difference between being a voice and an echo. An echo merely repeats what has already been said, word for word, with the same intensity, focus, volume, expectation, and outcome. It is easy to echo what someone else says as there is no attachment to your thought process. It is always better to construct your messages in your voice from God’s Word, using your study time to form your worldview from what the Father says. You must also be willing to challenge it from time to time for the sake of a better vision. "Be A Voice, Not An echo" is a call to ...

OUR HOLY TREASURE-Devotions For LifeDive into the enriching depths of OUR HOLY TREASURE, a collection of Word-infused devotions for life by the insightful Bible teacher Charles Morris. Discover the resounding truth that God whispers your name. Transcending fear, shame, and the inner voice that questions your worth embrace a profound connection with the Father, fostering an unshakable relationship that constitutes our sacred treasure. Uncover newfound confidence in God and His Word, empowering you to embody the person uniquely crafted by the Creator. In the hustle of life, we all require ...

HEROIKA: SKIRMISHERS Conflict is a constant. When force on force is inevitable only the intrepid need come forth. Summon the Skirmishers to their eternal purpose, to face a foe who must be opposed at all cost. Gird yourself and join the brotherhood of 'do or die.' Created by Janet Morris and edited by Alexandra Butcher, HEROIKA: SKIRMISHERS is an anthology of desperate struggles in far flung time-scapes, the age old smell of battle and death. SKIRMISHERS --Tales for the bold among you!

A WILLINGNESS TO BE TAUGHT One problem with the body of Christ is that we are teachable as long as someone teaches what we already believe. Why do we need spiritual ears to hear when being taught the Word? The key to really knowing God is the same key for understanding all doctrines, and that is to become and remain teachable. Many within the body of Christ have become dull of hearing. What does it mean to be dull of hearing? The word dull carries the idea of being spiritually lazy, slothful, or hard of hearing. Over time we became dull of hearing and unable to grasp deep truths. What ...

THE FIVE EVIDENCES OF SALVATION How can I be sure I'm a Christian? How do I know I’m saved? How do I know if I have truly repented? How do I repent and ask God for forgiveness? Do I have to be baptized to be born again? Am I saved if I keep sinning? What are the five proofs of salvation? What is salvation according to the Bible? How can people know they are genuinely born again? There are many Bible verses showing us how to pray for salvation and know that it is real. Conversational evangelism brings witnessing down to asking three questions. Do you believe you are a sinner? Do you ...

Preparing Ourselves To Hear God's Voice" will help even the most seasoned Christian who listens and understands the Father's voice regularly. This book is the first of a series entitled, "So, You Want To Hear The Voice Of God?" The second ebook in this series '15 WAYS TO HEAR THE VOICE OF GOD" will teach all the ways to hear God beyond the most obvious, which is the Bible. Included in some of the ways would be through dreams and visions, ministry time, the Holy Spirit, nature, prophetic words, prayer and fasting, signs and wonders, miracles, angels, inner urges or impressions, the media, ...

The Father uses many ways to speak to His children; therefore, we should be careful not to miss Him because the mode of delivery might not fit our theology or our previous experiences. Some believers have the paradigm that God speaks only by way of His Word, through prayer, or preachers. This mindset can lead believers to either missing God's voice when He speaks or being in danger of receiving wrong messages from wrong sources. The Father DOES speak to us today in many different ways. This book answers many questions about God's ways of communicating with His children. Some of the ways ...

We all love stories, especially mysteries. When we were young children, our parents, grandparents, or friends would read us stories. Stories and mysteries are passed down from generation to generation. This book is about a story and a mystery, and who doesn’t love a good mystery? The Parable of the Four Soils concerns a sower (Jesus) who scatters seed (The Word), which falls on four different types of ground (the hearts of people). The wayside soil (the closed, hardened, and neglected heart) prevents the seed from sprouting at all, and the seed becomes nothing more than bird food. The ...

IS RELIGION DEAD?Who is this group called the Believing Unbelievers, and how do they affect me, my spiritual walk, and my church life? “IS RELIGION DEAD?” is book two in the “They Walk Among Us” series, where I address the growing epidemic of religion within and outside the church's walls. People who are Believing Unbelievers don’t possess genuine faith in God. They operate in mental assent that God is real, and Jesus Christ died for them. In essence, mental assent intellectually agrees with the Bible but does not have faith in God or His Word for salvation. It is a religious head...