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2006-12-02 15:41:09
If you are reading this post you would probably also be interested in posts in some of my blogs: a reasonable mystic Praying Hypertext Charismatic Mysticism Defining Christian Mysticism Reason, Mysticism and Christianity - Part 1 Re: Atheism and Experiencing God Atheism and Experiencing God My 'Spiritual' Journey - Episode 2 My 'Spiritual' Journey - Episode 1 Report on Anazao Conferences Welcome to a reasonable mystic Mal's Meanderings The Law and the Prophets Barbers don't exist - irrefutable proof. Please, Mr Einstein The things you are asked in counselling Is prophecy the same as inspired preaching? Purpose-Driven? Noctaphobia Why 'Beth Tephillah'? Doppler Shift Being Made One What we believe Top Ten Truths That Shape My Teaching Jesus and Walls A Vision for the Church The perfect pastor The words 'charismatic' and 'pentecostal' have passed their use-by dates Managed Friendship Crossing Over - a...
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Distortion of meaning by dictionary definitions
2006-12-02 15:41:09
The posts to the Listening 2 God Google group that accompanies this blog have led me to thinking about how the common definitions of words in dictionaries often lead to a distortion of meaning in their common use.The dictionary is attempting to reflect the common use meaning of a word, but inevitably it helps to change hpw that word is used. The meaning presented will be biased by a number of factors, such as the understanding of the dictionary compiler, or its use by the sample of sources used by the compiler, which might, or might not, be representative of a large body of users of that word. Consequently, the future use of this word will be biased towards this direction, as people look up the word to find out what it means.In this way, while the dictionary meanings attempt to follow common useage, at the same time they also establish that common useage.For example, let's take the word "prophecy". Common useage, as indicated by what I read on the web and in books, and by what I he...
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Theology of Lying
2006-12-02 15:41:09
Then there's the little boy in Sunday School, who, when asked what a lie was, said: "It's an abomination unto God, and an ever present help in time of trouble."(from Dutch Sheets, Intercessory Prayer: How God Can Use Your Prayers to Move Heaven and Earth. Regal Books, 1997, p115.)
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Tell him he's dreaming!
2006-12-02 15:41:09
I had an unusual experience the other day. I was taking an exam as part of a course on relationships. The paper consisted of two sections. The first part contained a number of short answer questions, while the second required the writing of a short essay. The exam was held in quite a large room with only artificial light, and there were about 40 candidates sitting. I did not know any of the other people sitting the exam. I began the paper and handled the first section fairly well, taking about an hour. I was quite familiar with the material and it would have taken me less time except that the light was not particularly good and my eyesight is not great. As anyone who has poor sight knows, your eyes quickly become tired and you just want to close them. By the time I was ready to begin the essay I was already feeling quite tired. At one point I suddenly woke up from a deep sleep and realised that I could hardly see. The light was down to a mere glimmer. I then realised that I had not...
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Step Out and Prophesy
2006-12-02 15:41:09
We just had a seminar in Newport called Step Out and Prop hesy with Lynn Moresi of Equiping 2 Serve. It was very similar to the teaching and exercises of our Hearing God's Voice course, and was a great encouragement for people who had never believed that they could prophesy to step out and have a try. The teaching was good and well presented, and the exercises were fun to do. I recommend it to anyone. The seminar served to provide a safe place for people to practice listening to God's voice. However, I would have been happier if some instruction had been given about how to tell if it really is God's voice that they were hearing. I later queried Lynn about this and she basically said that if we have asked for the Holy Spirit then we can trust that this is what God will give. This is true, if it is the Holy Spirit we are asking for, but in this case we were asking to hear something. It is fine to expect this to happen in the safe envoronment of a seminar, but what happens when they...

Prophecy Versus Preaching
2006-09-12 09:48:05
There is a common equation made among more conservative evangelicals (and liberals) between prophecy and preaching. Reluctant to allow for the direct gift of prophecy to be still operating today, they instead wish to believe that it has been replaced by inspired preaching. This, notwithstanding that the offices of prophet, pastor and teacher are listed as quite separate by Paul. Certainly, there
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Purifying the Prophetic - Sanctified Psychic Reading
2006-09-12 09:48:05
I am presently reading Purifying the Prophet ic: Breaking Free from the Spirit of Self-Fulfillment by Loren Sandford, son of prophetic and healing ministry pioneers John and Paula Sandford. Loren is a pastor who has had a great deal of experience in prophetic ministry himself, and in equiping, administering and protecting others in such ministry. While affirming the value of prophetic words, and
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Ministry to Children
2006-09-12 09:48:05
This morning Diana and I attended part of the Restoration Conference, where Sandra Rule of Sonrise Family Mini stries was speaking about ministering to children. Sandra is always interesting to listen to, and I will share more later about her work, especially about her monthly visits to us at Beth Tephillah Ministry Centre. We and some of our staff are interning with her to learn the special skills
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