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Ministry In The Margins
Posted on 24. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
During my devotional reading this morning I came upon a gospel narrative that was very thought provoking and convicting. So many times we talk about being a follower of Jesus, desiring to manifest the miraculous power of his kingdom: As His sent representatives, this is one of the things we are commissioned to do. Yet… [...]
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Possessing What We Are Missing
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a part of the Gospel we are missing? If so, how do we posses it?
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Apple Understands Evangelism
Posted on 02. Aug, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a lesson on evangelism that Apple could teach the church? Maybe – check it out.
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Faith: The Journey Of Self Discovery
Posted on 19. Jul, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
The faith I read of is something that takes us on a process of discovery; an illumination into our innermost fears and the awesomeness of a loving God.
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God’s Game Plan
Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Many today are facing the greatest challenges of their lives. Daily we put on our “game face” and present to our friends and family this confident, full of faith individual; yet inside there is uncertainty, doubt and maybe a little fear. In prayer, we question God seeking to find answers to our situations, yet at [...]
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When God’s Promises Hurt!
Posted on 23. Jun, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Is there a time when the promises we receive from God can actually cause us pain and suffering? If so, why?
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A God Of Potential
Posted on 03. Jun, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
In the literary classic, Don Quixote De La Mancha, Don Quixote makes a statement that the world “sees people as they are – I see them as they can be!” Some wonder if this is truly not the thought of the author Miguel de Cervantes. Regardless of numerous setbacks and poverty, Cervantes never gave up [...]
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Labels: A Love Hate Relation
Posted on 29. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
I have issues with labels. On one hand I love’m, then on the other hand they so irritate me.
I like labels that tell me what is in a container: this allows me to effectively use what is in the container. Imagine, you need sugar for you coffee and the white granular stuff you grab is [...]
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The Viral Gospel
Posted on 26. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Apostolic Notes Vol 4 No 7 (PDF version here)
We have entered a transition phase of business marketing and advertising. There is this shift from interruption tactics to a more organic form. The day of mass TV ads, full-page magazine spreads, billboards, radio spots and direct mail seem to waning in effectives. Why?
• First, we are so [...]
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Submission: The Key To Authority
Posted on 06. Apr, 2010 by Martin Schmaltz.
Being sent to operate in Kingdom (apostolic) authority implies that someone of a greater power is designating where I am to operate my authority. This illuminates a key principle to using authority:
To the extent that I am submitted to authority,
determines the level of authority I can operate in.
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