drjimo, Author at Believe Belong Become

Dec 17

Make Room in Your Heart

By drjimo in Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Walk

Casting Crowns – Make Room (Official Music Video) ft. Matt Maher https://t.co/q03tfqcpeR via @YouTube Lyrics: https://t.co/On39xJUYRQ — Jim Olsen (@DrOlsen314) December 16, 2019 Casting Crowns – Make Room (Official Music Video) ft. Matt Maher

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Nov 16

Grace will accomplish

By drjimo in Abide in Christ, Christianity, Discipleship, Glorifying God

But what nature does not love and cannot perform, grace will accomplish, and make to thee a life of joy and glory. near The end of chapter 16 in Andrew Murray’s abide in Christ 16th day for staking all for him

Nov 13

A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men

By drjimo in Christianity, Family, Relationships

I just learned of, and very much enjoyed, *A Christmas Mystery: The Story of Three Wise Men* by William J. Locke. Librivox (wonderful audio reading) and Gutenberg (text).

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Jan 31

Comments on Religion – briefly

By drjimo in Christianity, Church, Community, Discipleship, Faith, Fellowship

(my views) Faith first, religion follows. Faith (belief in God) is more important than religion. Faith should be the predecessor in pre-requisite for religion. Religion follows to fit one’s needs. There is a full array of available religions with many levels of orthodoxy and a wide variety of styles. Religion should facilitate one’s faith. Also, …

Jan 19

Walking

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Walk

I’m intrigued by walking. Especially our Christian walk. Lots of good verses: https://www.openbible.info/topics/walk (Especially, Eph 2:10!) This could be a sermon. The term elemental is a good term. Here’s an article that could be shifted a bit to make it relate to our Christian walk. http://footnotesonwalking.blogspot.com/2016/07/elemental-walking-earth-air-fire-and.html

Jan 12

Why Americans Go to Church – still good reasons

By drjimo in Christianity, Church, Community, Faith, Family, Glorifying God, Ministry

Ok, this is quite encouraging. I’d say paeople are going to church for the right reasons. (See the top 4 in the graphic.) These reasons are biblical (what God would want), enduring (abiding), genuine (true, sincere), helpful (promoting the greater good and self). #Christian As churches (communities of faith) our challenge is to make …

Oct 08

God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves.

By drjimo in Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Ministry, Servant Leadership

God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves. And ‘the accomplishing’ might be through his followers.

Oct 07

World Communion Sunday 2018

By drjimo in Christianity, Community

PTL

World Communion Sunday

Aug 10

31 Word Studies

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Words

31 important Christian words from https://arabahjoy.com/31-amazing-words-for-your-next-bible-word-study/ 1. Meditate Psalm 119:15-16 2. Righteousness Proverbs 21:21 3. Shalom/peace I Peter 4:13 4. Submit Job 22:21 5. Endures Isaiah 40:8 6. Stronghold Psalm 62:1-2 7. Perfected II Corinthians 12:9 8. Humble I Peter 5:6 9. Authority Luke 9:1-2 10. Treasured Luke 2:19 11. Hope Psalm 42:5 12. Protect …

Aug 10

Choose Joy in Our Relationships

By drjimo in Bible study, Christianity, Humility, Joy, Relationships

by Crawford Loritts (2 parts) https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/living-a-legacy/2018/07-2018/2018.07.15-choose-joy-in-our-circumstances-part-1/ https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/living-a-legacy/2018/08-2018/2018.08.05-choose-joy-in-our-relationships-part-2/ Philippians 2:1-8 ‘Joy’ appears in Philippians 14 times. In verses 1 and 2 is one mind. Throughout the book ‘mind,’ thinking and decision-making, is emphasized. Also, will and choice. Four Characteristics of People who Choose Joy in Their Relationships (#intentionality) They fight for unity. Act like Jesus. Look …

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