Monthly Archives: May 2011

While the community forms…and thereafter…

Posted on May 31, 2011 by oniamai

I am convinced a new Christian community is rising.It is rising because there is a burning in the hearts of God’s people for truth and for truth to be expressed in tangible ways the defy the systems of the world. … Continue reading →

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The Divided Heart

Posted on May 31, 2011 by oniamai

This is truly a dangerous place to be. The solution is singular: YOU MUST HEAR FROM GOD! Why yell? Because Jesus said a house divided against itself will fall (Matthew 12:25) I equate the divided heart in its most serious … Continue reading →

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Reward and Effort, The Spiritual and the Natural

Posted on May 31, 2011 by oniamai

We make effort and we want to be rewarded for it here on this side of heaven. This desire itself sets up the following truth table for us to consider: We make effort and are rewarded. We make effort and … Continue reading →

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On reward and effort

Posted on May 31, 2011 by oniamai

We are rewarded for our efforts (actions) in relationship with God. Matthew 7:21-23 (New King James Version) I Never Knew You 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the … Continue reading →

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Every choice is a decision

Posted on May 30, 2011 by oniamai

Every choice is a decision Not all circumstances are chosen Every choice is a decision Decisions follow models Every model in awareness is subject to choice Every model chosen to be removed from awareness is subject to choice Every choice … Continue reading →

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Smart enough to self-correct…

Posted on May 30, 2011 by oniamai

If you are smart enough to self-correct, you are smart enough to not make the mistake. You are rewarded by your efforts.

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Discipline and delivery

Posted on May 30, 2011 by oniamai

There is often a direct relationship between discipline and delivery. The more disciplined you are the more likely you are able to deliver the desired output. If the desired output is not at acceptable levels, increase the discipline. Become less … Continue reading →

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The greatest commandment translated

Posted on May 29, 2011 by oniamai

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great … Continue reading →

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Following Instructions

Posted on May 29, 2011 by oniamai

One of the skills at the heart of Christianity is following instructions. If we are charged with hearing and obeying God, then we must be charged with following instructions. In our relationship with God, we are the followers. There are … Continue reading →

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Meaning as landscape

Posted on May 28, 2011 by oniamai

God’s word provides the backdrop for our lives. It is the landscape on which we live. To find meaning in God’s word is to find a guiding landscape for our imagination. How should we live our lives? According to the … Continue reading →

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