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Gary Patton

Contentment With Power - Bible Gateway - 0 views

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    Philippians 4: 11-13 makes clear that a Jesus Follower can "put up with" anything ...because of the power-source that lives within us. Please note that Paul confirms that he was "content with" not "content in" his circumstances. A Jesus Follower should never be "under the circumstances" in Christ! A great companion for this passage is Holy Spirit's similar promise in 1 Corinthians 10:13 where the Greek also means "trial" as well as "temptation". gfp(2012-02-25) Striving to better oneself is NOT unBiblical and is encourages in many places provided we do it in Christ (John 15:5).
Gary Patton

Gary's Spiritual Gift Mission - Bible Gateway - 0 views

  • Philippians 1:9-11
  • your love may abound still more and more in (B)real knowledge and all discernment
  • approve the things that are excellent
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  • be sincere and blameless
  • filled with the (E)fruit of righteousness
  • to the glory and praise of God
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    Teaching is a "Spiritual Gift" of Gary F. Patton according to Brother's and Sisters who know him well. Gary's spirit resonates with this discernment. The positive and regular Feedback Gary receives from his co-learners seems to confirm it as well. Philippians 1:9-11, especially the highlighted portions below, prayerfully guide Gary's Ministry in whatever learning environment he serves within the Body of Christ ...online or otherwise. 2012-02-17
Gary Patton

The violent and valiant take heaven - 0 views

  • " The violent and valiant are they which take heaven by force: cowards never won heaven. Say not that thou hast royal blood running in thy veins, and art begotten of God, except thou canst prove thy pedigree by this heroic spirit, to dare to be holy despite men and devils. The eagle tries her young ones by the sun; Christ tries his children by their courage, that dare to look on the face of death and danger for his sake ..." (Mark 8:34, 35) ~ Pastor William Gurnall (1617–1679) English author & clergyman from Chpt. 1 of his e-Book, "The Christian in Complete Armour ...A Treatise Of the Saints' War Against the Devil" at http://is.gd/Na6TmN "Take heart therefore, O ye saints, and be strong; your cause is good, God himself espouseth your quarrel, who hath appointed you his own Son, General of the field, called 'the Captain of our salvation,’ Heb. 2:10. He shall lead you on with courage, and bring you off with honour. He lived and died for you; he will live and die with you; for mercy and tenderness to his soldiers, none like him. Trajan, it is said, rent his clothes to bind up his soldiers' wounds: Christ poured out his blood as balm to heal his saints' wounds; tears off his flesh to bind them up. For prowess, none to compare with him: he never turned his head from danger: no, not when hell's malice and heaven's justice appeared in field against him; knowing all that should come upon him, [he] went forth and said, 'Whom seek ye?’" (John 18:4) ~ Pastor William Gurnall (1617–1679) English author & clergyman from Chpt. 1 of his e-Book, "The Christian in Complete Armour ...A Treatise Of the Saints' War Against the Devil" at http://is.gd/Na6TmN "In a word, Christians, God and angels are spectators, observing how you quit yourselves like children of the Most High; every exploit your faith doth against sin and Satan causeth a shout in heaven; while you valiantly prostrate this temptation, scale that difficulty, regain the other ground, you even now lost out of your enemies' hands. Your dear Saviour, who stands by with a reserve for your relief at a pinch, his very heart leaps within him for joy to see the proof of your love to him and zeal for him in all your combats; and will not forget all the faithful service you have done in his wars on earth; but when thou comest out of the field, will receive thee with the like joy as he was entertained himself at his return to heaven of his Father." ~ Pastor William Gurnall (1617–1679) English author & clergyman from Chpt. 1 of his e-Book, "The Christian in Complete Armour ...A Treatise Of the Saints' War Against the Devil" at http://is.gd/Na6TmN
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    How to make heaven by Pastor William Gurnall (1617-1679) English author & clergyman from Chpt. 1 of his e-Book, "The Christian in Complete Armour ...A Treatise Of the Saints' War Against the Devil" at http://is.gd/Na6TmN
Gary Patton

How to Have Consumate Peace - Bible Gateway - 0 views

  • Philippians 4:4-9
  • whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things
  • Rejoice in the Lord always
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  • Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
  •  Do not be anxious about anything,(C) but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
  • And the peace of God,(E) which transcends all understanding,(F) will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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    If you want to always sleep sweetly, live your life moment-to-moment as Holy Spirit commands through the Apostle Paul, a sent-out one, in Phillipians 4:4-9.
Gary Patton

Relief in Jesus for Burdened Souls - Bible Gateway - 1 views

  • anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.
  • YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. 30 For (F)My yoke is [b]easy and My burden is light.”
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      A Jesus Follower finds rest in Jesus' because, by believing in Him and His death on their behalf, they become a "New Creation" as it says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 @ with the "Old Them" gone, as promised in Romans 6:3-4 (NASB) @ http://is.gd/81RB9e as they let Jesus live His life out through them as it says in Galatians 2:20 at . gfp (2011-09-08)
  • Matthew 11:27-30
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    In Matthew 11:27-30 at http://is.gd/pSJAqW, Jesus details His saving love for those who follow Him. He also shares how anyone who comes to Him will find relief from our tiredness that is caused by our daily trials and our burden of guilt because of our sins. gfp (2011-09-08)
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The Art of Not Being Offended | Beyond Evangelical | The Blog of Frank Viola - 0 views

  • Christians will hurt your feelings. Because of the Fall, this will happen (James 3:2).
  • what you do at that moment and afterwards is going to reveal the reality of your relationship to Jesus Christ
  • God intends to use mistreatments for our good.
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  • everything that comes into our lives, whether good or evil, has first passed through the hands of a sovereign, loving God before it got to us. And He uses it all for our good.
  • Christians are the most easily offended people in the world. We should be the least.
  • The Forgotten Beatitude
  • in the eyes of the wise and discerning believer, any statement that has a defamatory tone is discredited out of the gate.
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    The word "offend" in the New Testament means to trip, stumble, or fall away. Frank Viola, a Christian author and teacher uses the word here with a specific connotation. Being offended is to get so upset with someone that you hold a grudge against them or retaliate actively or passively. Hurt feelings aren't the same as being offended. Mr. Viola says: "Too often, Christians choose to be offended when their feelings get hurt. Christians are the most easily offended people in the world. We should be the least." gfp (2012-03-13)
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Patience, Art of Intelligent Waiting - 0 views

  • HeartMath Founder Doc Childre characterizes patience as "the art of intelligent waiting" – waiting with purpose, positive intention and a sincere belief that waiting is an important element in the unfolding of all things.
  • Patience, Art of Intelligent Waiting
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      The title says it all and offers up some helpful suggestions to those of us who struggle with impatience and dis-stress. gfp (2012-03-07)
  • patience is possible
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  • Impatience, however, can have great costs.
  • how much is there in our lives that our patience has benefited us?
  • "Patience is the practice of maintaining a state of inner ease and resilience when you are tempted to be impatient," Childre said, "especially when the mind wants to force results, rather than remain in flow.
  • There is no reason we cannot opt to be patient or impatient in myriad situations throughout our busy days.
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      The Greek text of the Christian Bible uses many words besides patience for this gift including "forbearance" and "long-suffering". R-E-A-L "patience" (Resilient-Energy-supplying-Awesome-Life-enhancing) is a Spiritual Gift from God Holy Spirit (http://diigo.com/0m0c1). It is present in every Jesus-Follower because the living God dwells in us ...in Christ! So opt already and don't rely on your won strength!
  • "I don’t have time for this." How much effort would it have taken if you had gone to your heart instead and told yourself, "I have a choice. I don’t have to be impatient. I can make peace with this situation."
  • "The state of ease is a refuge," HeartMath’s Doc Childre writes in his book, The State of Ease, "a refuge for action in our hearts and minds.
  • harried world, we can take a little time to connect with the qualities of our hearts – love, care and compassion – and our hearts’ wisdom." (Go to The State of Ease to download a free copy of the e-booklet.)
  • instead of reacting in the same old ways to the stresses and challenges of our
  • Remember, the presence of sincere patience means the absence of so many byproducts of impatience: negative emotions like anger, disappointment, frustration and blame among others. Rather than draining yourself and creating negative energy, you can increase your energy and resilience. Sincere patience means approaching situations with a positive attitude, care, understanding and genuine allowance.
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    The title says it all and offers up some helpful suggestions to those of us who struggle with impatience and dis-stress. gfp (2012-03-07)
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