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Apostolic Prayers
Prayers of the Apostles (ESV) REVELATION OF JESUS SO WE WALK IN OUR CALLING/DESTINY BY GOD’S POWER 17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, 18having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know (experience) what is the hope to which he has called you (assurance/clarity of God’s call for our life), what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, (our destiny as Jesus’ inheritance), 19and what...
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Scriptures of Adoration 11Yours, O LORD, is the greatness …power…glory …victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours. Yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all.12Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all. In your hand are power and might (I Chron. 29:11-12) 1I love you, O LORD, my strength. 2The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. (Psalms...
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Some examples of music in Scripture Music in Scripture First People Described [20]Adah bore Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and have livestock. [21] His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe.[22] Zillah also bore Tubal-cain; he was the forger of all instruments of bronze and iron… (Genesis 4:20-22 ESV) The Musical Praise of the People ushered in the Presence of the Lord [16] David also commanded the chiefs of the Levites to appoint their brothers as the...
read moreCommands to Sing
Here are some verses I found that command us to sing. 1. Exodus 15:21 And Miriam sang to them: “Sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously; the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.” 2. 1 Chronicles 16:9 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! 3. 1 Chronicles 16:23 Sing to the Lord, all the earth! Tell of his salvation from day to day. 4. 2 Chronicles 20:21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy attire,...
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Just finished reading a biography. I so enjoyed it. After visiting Herrenhut, Germany, history has come alive especially walking in the same town that John Wesley did. Also, just finished reading Loren Cunningham’s “Making Jesus Lord.” A book on laying down our rights. Rights that have been ingrained into westerners hearts, but are not due us. “Give up something good and receive something of greater value; give up your rights and receive greater privileges with...
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My first time to Europe and I come to a town of 1400 people?? In 1722 a group of persecuted Protestants (called Moravians) escaped what is now eastern Czech and were given land in a place they called Herrenhut (“the Lord’s watch” or watching for the Lord) With the leadership of a man named Count Zinzendorf they established a Christian community devoted to Scripture, loving each other, and the blood of Jesus- the crucified Lamb of God. After some disunity, then repentance, the Holy Spirit fell on this little band and ignited...
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After flying 7,148 miles from Kona I landed in Prague. I was only there like 24 hours before I headed to Germany. Got to see the chapel where Jan Hus (John Huss) preached. Here are a few pics of my time there. Czech is beautiful. Show thumbnails Caption Previous Next IMG_0628 IMG_0625 IMG_0624 IMG_0619 IMG_0617 IMG_0611 IMG_0604 IMG_0601 IMG_0598 IMG_0597
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Intentional community, based around the presence of God, leading to revival and reformation. Imagine communities raised up all over the world; closed countries, slums, refugee camps, orphanages, urban centers, university campuses and remote villages; all walking in a dynamic marriage of prayer and missions, the monastic and the missional, intimacy and advocacy. Such communities and values have shaped history, and we are in a day where this model of transformation is being released once again! Fire and Fragrance DTS is designed to raise up...
read moreTwo Thousand and Eleven
2011 was a very full year. It was my first full year in ministry, non-tradional income, and living outside the mid-west. I have been so blessed to be apart of the Fire and Frangrance/YWAM community here in Kona, HI. Some of the highlights from the year: Going to Maui, Oahu, Orlando, Washington DC, Detroit, and Long Beach The Circuit Rider School Leading worship in the Prayer Room and Corporate Meetings Living in an amazing community house Having my family come visit Being apart of bringing the kingdom all over the world by loving...
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IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER!!!! 1. For salvation through Jesus Christ 2. The Word of God 3. The Holy Spirit dwelling inside of me 4. The tenderness of the Father 5. His patience 6. His mercy 7. His joy! 8. Humor 9. Andy byrd 10. Living in in Hawaii 11. Music 12. Guitars 13. New sound board in the prayer room 14. Freedom of worship 15. Ease of travel 16. The moped Jesus provided for me 17. The community house that I live in 18. Decent clothes...
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