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From
the Desk of Frank Viola
October
was quite exciting with a trip to Nashville (the
Zoe Group Conference) and a South Africa tour. You
can read a report of the South Africa tour here.
I've just returned from speaking at a 4-day event
in Las Vegas. Never been to that city before. It's
rather amazing.
Take
a look at the new sections below. You'll find a
new article I've written in the Spotlight section.
Here
are three thoughts that I'll leave with you for
this week:
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The next time you hear someone slam another
Christian or put them in a bad light, ask them:
"So what was his/her response when you shared
this with them over coffee?" You'll quickly
find that nine times out of ten, the person doing
the disparaging never spoke with the person they
are speaking negatively about via phone, let alone
in person.
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Don't
make the mistake of following a Christian leader
who judges the motives of others, disparages their
efforts, demeans their character, or belittles
their successes. This is a tell-tale sign that the
leader is unbroken, dangerous, and will injure
many.
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Become what you already are (you are glorious in
Christ), pursue Him who is already yours (He's
discoverable), and listen to Him who never stops
speaking (pay attention and be aware).
Two
other things: My friend Milt Rodriguez just
released a new book that I want to recommend to
all of our readers. It's called The Community
Life of God. Here's the endorsement I wrote
for it:
This
little book provides a clear window into the
ultimate source of authentic body life. Delve
into its pages and meet the God who is beyond
what most of us have imagined, the God in whose
collective voice all genuine churches echo.
You
can order the book here.
On
a sadder note, I have a friend who has been
diagnosed with terminal cancer. She's not even 50
years old and is wanting to get treated at the
Oasis of Hope in Mexico, but cannot afford it. If
you feel so inclined to help, here's the
information: http://www.therebuilders.org/bettywellness.html
Yours
in the costly but glorious quest,
Frank
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