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Motives are at the heart of everything we do in our Christian walk. It's big on God's checklist so you want to make sure your motives are straight. In this episode we focus on the place of motives in the operating of the gifts of the spirit. Don't be afraid, press play.

Have you ever boiled over with jealousy? Have you ever wanted something so bad that you went all out? If you could do that, you can easily operate the gifts of the spirit because they require intense desire. In today's episode, we dive deep into the characteristics of desire. How do you know you're rightly pursing the things of the spirit? You need this so don't be afraid, press play.

"Ignorance is bliss!" Said someone who didn't know what he was saying. You can't try ignorance in the things of God because you'll be whipped every single time. Try knowing for a change. God's word is there for just that. What you know about who you are from the word will help you grow into that guy or girl who's operating in the things of God with ease. We're zooming into the gifts of the spirit...

I hate a normal life. Home to school or work, then back home literally kills. Thankfully, God made provision for a life beyond what we see. A life that defies even the biggest fantasy movie you ever watched. It's the life of God in us. We aren't normal. This episode dives into what's available. Join me and let's swim together. Don't be scared, press play.

There is so much more to being saved than attending a church. God's nature gives us these superpowers called gifts in the Bible. Find out more about them and why you should desire to flow in them in this episode. Don't be afraid, press play.

When you first find out that God isn't sending you to hell because of what Jesus did, there is a tendency to feel lightheaded as well as take empty headed decisions such as cracking open a can of beer or going back to your boyfriend because, after all, my performance isn't what gets me to heaven. In this episode, you'll see reasons why that's not such a great idea and what you need to do with the...

Let's talk about Heaven. What is the requirement for entering?. Can your sins keep you from going there when you die? How do you live a life deserving of heaven? We answer all these questions and more in this episode so don't be shy and press play.

This episode will get you quickly from that guy or gal who can't go five minutes without sinning to a knight in shining armour. You'll grow in your awareness of who you are to God and that will change everything including the habits that you're ashamed of. Just press play and listen patiently. It will be time well spent.

We dive into the subject of kissing. Everyone wants to kiss someone be it family or loved ones. So let's find out what the Bible has to say about this amazing act. It will be worth your time and you can always have some ammunition to ruin a friend's day. Enjoy.

In this teaching, we look briefly at what it means to be in a father/son relationship in Christendom. Is a spiritual parent a necessity and who could yours be? Find out plu more in this teaching.

In today's teaching, we look more at the concept of spiritual fatherhood. What is it? Do you need a father in the faith? Get answers to this and more as I teach.

In today's teaching, we look at a text of scripture that's usually read to mean that there is nothing like a spiritual father or teacher. Is it true or is it nah? Let's find out together.

In this episode, we explore depression from a biblical perspective as well as a medical one. The goal is to strike a balance between mental health and the exercise of God's power when it comes to depression. Enjoy guys!

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