Posts Tagged ‘ed underwood’
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“God’s main will for us, if we’re living outside the circle of his will…is to get back in the circle,” explains Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. However God can also intervene in the lives of those outside his will to protect and guide us. “All […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“I think it is absolutely that way,” affirms Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. God’s gifts are meant to be used both in the church and far beyond in our entire lives. “In all of the universe, we are the only co-creators with God.”
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“The pain part of it is very clear from Scripture…God guides through discipline,” says Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. Pain can also be used to build maturity and character. “The pleasure might have to do with our joy in Christ…we can be content in places […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Church & Community, Ed Underwood, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“[My] first rule of theology is: God is smart. He’s not gonna gift us in a way that frustrates us,” answers Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. Our talents and skills are signs toward what we should be doing. God will make his plan clear to […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Church & Community, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity
“The church has a responsibility,” asserts Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. Hebrews shows us that the church should stimulate love and good deeds. “He gives us community and the shepherds and discipleship and mentoring so that we’ll be growing in our skill of using the […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“Am I just dealing with a ‘religious’ person, or am I dealing with a Christian?,” asks Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. analyzing the individual situation is important here: People are excellent at making up excuses for their behavior, but conviction is part of the Christian […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“His guidance is very persistent: Repent,” answers Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. Being sensitive to sin in our lives is a vital part of living the Christian life. God is very capable of letting us know when we are sinning. “Live openly and honestly with […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Church & Community, Ed Underwood, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“I would say when we’re going through those tough times, that’s where community really comes in,” says Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. Times will come when it seems that there is no answer from God…which is why community is so important. “I don’t want somebody […]
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“When we wonder if we are on the right path, ask God for a sign of encouragement,” answers Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. “These aren’t road signs that say ‘go this way’ or ‘go that way,’ these are more real time.”
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April 28th, 2014 | Church & Community, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Theology & the Bible
“I believe that the word of knowledge is a spiritual gift…an insight that the Holy Spirit gives to someone else in community,” explains Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. In this particular case, God often speaks through those who are near to the matter in question. […]
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