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That’s The Problem With Our Problems

The other morning on television I watched a group of people sitting on the ground in a circle expressing forced laughter.  Apparently research has shown that the health benefits of laughter are far-reaching, strengthening one’s immune system, boosting energy, diminishing pain and giving … Continue reading

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God Kills Us Off … He Executes Us!

I recently read an article on guilt, written by a popular leader of a church here in Melbourne.  The sub-heading read: For many of us, a church and the symbols of religion merely remind us of where not to venture.  A … Continue reading

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You Have A Wrong Spirit

A little over a couple of years ago a minister of a church accused me of having, “a wrong spirit.”  He made the statement after reading a testimony of my experiences within his church.  Added to this, he said of the testimony, “It is rubbish.”  … Continue reading

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So did their actions.

A constant, but remarkable observation for me always, was the apathy and indifference demonstrated by the middle-class in the community, towards the gospel of Jesus Christ.  Here I was, a messenger, equipped with the greatest news possible for each and every one of … Continue reading

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Prove it.

The lady looked to be in her mid-thirties and was of southern European heritage.  She told me that she, “used to go to church,” but had not done so for many years.  She had guilt written all over her when telling me … Continue reading

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You need Jesus Christ.

I walked around the back of the house and I saw the man sitting on some out-house doorsteps stirring a tin of paint with an electric drill.  As he looked up at me I said to him, “You need Jesus Christ.”  He quickly responded by saying, … Continue reading

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I’m having the most beautiful experience.

I had just finished a time of prayer and ministry with Jean in her home when her next door neighbour Helen called in.  Jean introduced me to her and explained the reason for my visit and suggested to Helen that perhaps she would like me to pray … Continue reading

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I’ve got a lot of guilt you know.

He introduced himself as Jack Brown when he answered my knock at his door.  He was a tall old gentleman with bright eyes and a sharp mind and quick to tell me he was in his 80′s.  After introducing myself and explaining that I represented … Continue reading

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Different Gospel responses from all kinds of people.

Many people I met with were more than aware of their lack of knowledge of God and as such were embarrassed.  Others felt guilty.  For a lot of them the embarrassment and guilt set in when their children and grandchildren began to ask them questions about where … Continue reading

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Guilt, Confusion, Fear, Anger……..

As a messenger of the gospel of Jesus Christ working in one of Melbourne’s middle-class suburbs, I learned to discern very quickly the plight of so many individual people.  Guilt, fear, confusion, worry, anger, anxiety, hurts, bitterness etc – if these were not verbally expressed, then … Continue reading

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