Posts Tagged ‘god’s will’
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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, 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 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Spiritual Growth & Discipleship
“All the principles still apply,” says Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. These mistakes are a common part of the process of maturing as a Christian, but our God is redemptive. “The Christian life is a life of grace.”
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, God & Christianity, Theology & the Bible
“I think it’s ‘both and,’” answers Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. “We will receive the guidance of God in three ways: One is through the Word of God, the other is through the spirit of God…and the other way is through the community of God.”
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April 28th, 2014 | Christian Living, Ed Underwood, Featured Videos, God & Christianity, Theology & the Bible
“The key word is trust,” explains Ed Underwood, Author and Senior Pastor at Church of the Open Door in Southern California. “It’s not about us getting our life right, it’s about trusting God…God doesn’t need your strength to guide you, but you do need to trust his strength to receive his guidance.”
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