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Church? A Conundrum!

Today I received a letter from a friend who highlighted a conundrum that has been at the center of much of what I call the “organized Church.” “…As a part of my truth quest I began doing a lot of reading on the different “holiness” strains of Christendom to get a better handle on why […]

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Adversity in the Lord

This is something I put together awhile back, but has never found its way into the mailbox. As I was sitting at my desk I pulled it up and read it. It spoke to me very loudly; I’m not sure why? I’m not going through any particularly trying times at the moment. So, maybe it […]

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The Church Alive!

The Mystery Revealed I would like you to consider with me the state of the church in this generation. This is a serious matter—I speak of the church that our Jesus died to present to Himself as “a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but holy and without blemish,” “and […]

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A Reply to: Vision and Vocation

I very much appreciate the replies I get on post here at Indy Watchman.  Lately I have received replies that have confirmed that the Lord is indeed using this web site to minister to and encourage His children in this late hour.  I too need encouragement, and the reciprocating effect of ministering to others is […]

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On Giving Thanks

This week is Thanksgiving and many of us will come together and give thanks to our Lord for the blessings he has blessed us throughout the year. I believe that, for most people, the “thank you “ part of Thanksgiving is the most boring part. It has been relegated to mere ritual, where the most […]

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But WITH Vision…!!!

But WITH Vision…!!! “Without Vision, the People cast off restraint.” Few expressions are as painful to ponder as this. The reality of watching this happen — visionless people throwing off Life and Reality — people who sell their dream, JESUS’ Dream is an unthinkable tragedy. And yet these wasted lives and potential, these wounds to […]

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Brokenness And Discipline

What does our physical circumstances have to do with the spiritual life of the child of God? Watchman Nee, in the sixth chapter of his book The Release of the Spirit, displays much spiritual wisdom in answering that question. The many grains of sand that make up the mountain of tribulations, that we very often […]

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A Cup Of Cold Water

A certain man placed a fountain by the wayside, and he hung up a cup near to it by a little chain. He was told some time after that an art-critic had found much fault with its design. “But,” said the man, “do many thirsty persons drink at it?” Then the people told him that […]

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Helping Carnal Christians Mature

The Apostle Paul’s Guide to Helping Carnal Christians Mature Healthy, Devoted Relationships Part 2 This title is part of: The Trowel Download PDF Related items: What to Do About “My Convictions” Healthy, Devoted Relationships A Revolution Without Dancing is a Revolution Not Worth Having No one would argue the “hopelessness” of it. Trying to bring […]

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What God Says About Water Baptism

What God Says About Water Baptism A Fresh Look… Download PDF Related items: “Re-baptism” It is unfortunate, yet undeniable, that the subject of water baptism has polarized and divided men for centuries. Unregenerate religious leaders and other “christians” have littered history with ungodly exploits in defense of their doctrines. Not uncommon are accounts of religious […]