My new book should be out in a couple weeks. It's a collection of stories written over the past few years compiled together as part of my on-going journey with God; I'll keep you posted!
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Stop Right There
Have you ever participated in on of those "groups" that are "reading the one year Bible?" Yea, me too. And it isn't as easy as it sounds. I've actually set it aside, favoring a different perspective these days. Understand, I'm not necessarily suggesting you quit reading your "one year Bible." The Bible is the Word of God, and we need to understand, as best as we can, the context in which it was written. But see if this sounds familiar. The other night I was "reading through" the Gospel of Mark. I was tired. But I really wanted to "finish" the chapter I was in. The exercise had me focused on "reading" instead of receiving. Knowing I was near closing my eyes for good, my reading got faster. Now I was "glancing" not reading. In that moment I heard the Spirit say, "stop right there." I continued to read, but it was pointless. 10 to 15 verses later I knew I needed to go back.
For me personally, that verse has significant implications in my life. And for three days now, that is where I am still focused. Is the rest of the book important? Yes. But not right now. Right now I need to be transformed by the place where Jesus asked me to dwell. If I don't stay until it begins to penetrate, then the opportunity for God to do something amazing in me will have passed this time. Each word, or phrase, or verse that you encounter with significance has the power to change your life. Will you let it?
Greg Tutwiler, CCLC, BCPC
Scripture verses are from the NIV unless otherwise indicated.
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Greg Tutwiler is a Certified Christian Life Coach (CCLC) a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC), a member of the AACC and UNTCI, an Affiliate Coach, Discipleship Coach and Coach Trainer, with Blueprint For Life Institute, an ordained minister with UNTC, and co-founder of EveryManAlive ministry and TrueLife Church. Greg is also the author of the books, "Stand Your Ground," available at Amazon.com, Passages, and The Transformational Life Journal. You can visit his web site at www.freedomliving.org, or email him at coach@freedomliving.org. |
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