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  • Kingdom Living CD

    This discipleship CD emphasizes Kingdom Living, offering listeners challenges, blessings, courage, and strength. Users can listen, download, or stream tracks from the album online. Elizabeth Ann Smith’s music is also available on major streaming platforms, with a link to her ministry site for lyrics and notes, enhancing the spiritual experience.

  • Like Father Like Son

    The reflection emphasizes the importance of imitating God, as expressed in Ephesians 5:1, through personal experiences of a father sharing his passion for fishing with his children. This act embodies the divine relationship between God and His followers, suggesting that by knowing and observing God’s ways, believers can bring joy to Him and grow spiritually.

  • Listen – without Offense

    Chapter 1 of Communication Keys: How to Listen and Speak Don’t be so quick to take offense at something someone is saying. Instead, hear them out… The definition of offense is annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself, or one’s standards or principles. Listen to whoever is speaking…

  • Listen – In Christ’s Love for ‘That Person’ and aware of His Love For You

    Chapter 4 emphasizes the importance of loving and listening in relationships, highlighting that effective communication considers both parties. It explains that recognizing God’s love fosters self-love and awareness of others, enabling more genuine interactions. The chapter advises avoiding toxic relationships while encouraging listeners to embody God’s love in all communications.

  • Listen – Without Speaking Until the Lord Prompts You to Speak

    Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of effective communication through active listening and minimizing interruptions. The author reflects on personal experiences with interruptions and rebukes from friends that led to improved listening skills. This shift not only enhanced the author’s relationships but also demonstrated the transformative power of patience and attentiveness in communication.

  • Listen – without Defense

    Chapter 2 of Communication Keys emphasizes the importance of listening without taking offense or becoming defensive. It highlights how personal experiences shape our responses, causing misunderstandings in communication. By recognizing these defensive tendencies, individuals can improve their relationships and foster clear communication. The Holy Spirit’s guidance is essential in this process.

  • Listen – without Suspicion

    Chapter 3 discusses the detrimental effects of suspicion on communication, particularly among Christians. It emphasizes that suspicion leads to mistrust, distorts understanding, and hampers unity within the Body of Christ. The author warns against listening with suspicion, encouraging believers to foster love and trust, thereby allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and warn them effectively.

  • Lordship

    The post discusses the concept of Lordship, emphasizing that Jesus remains Lord regardless of individual recognition. It highlights the blessings of submitting to His authority, the view of believers as perfect in Christ, and the importance of overcoming condemnation. The message encourages trust in God’s grace and love, promoting freedom from fear and sin.

  • Love’s Strong Power: A Key to Spiritual Boldness

    The essence of a believer’s power lies in understanding and embracing God’s love. The love from Christ enables believers to love others selflessly, as exemplified by John, who demonstrated unwavering support and intimacy with Jesus. Faithfulness in love leads to greater responsibilities from God, showcasing a life driven by love.

  • Lowliness to Holiness

    The essence of the content revolves around the transformative power of inviting the Holy Spirit into one’s life. It emphasizes the importance of humility and surrender, allowing God to fill the spaces once occupied by shame and self. Through this divine exchange, individuals can attain holiness and spiritual renewal, overcoming fear and weakness.

  • Man’s Greatest Ability

    The greatest ability we possess is the capacity for repentance, allowing us to turn from sin towards God and receive forgiveness through Jesus. This act restores our fellowship with Him and leads to spiritual growth. Repentance is essential for believers, as it reconciles us with God and renews our lives.

  • MCD- Manipulative Communication Deception

    The post warns believers to authenticate prophetic messages, as the Enemy often employs Manipulative Communication Deception (MCD) to corrupt truth. It emphasizes the need for clear discernment when receiving or delivering messages claimed to be from God. Authenticating is vital to avoid confusion and ensure messages align with God’s will.

  • Musical Gardens CD

    This Christian instrumental piano CD aims to provide divine peace and therapeutic benefits for those experiencing stress and worry. Inspired by biblical accounts of music’s healing power, it features intricate melodies believed to assist emotional and mental wellness. Many listeners have reported positive effects, including improved sleep for children with difficulties.

  • My Father and My God

    The content reflects on John 20:17, emphasizing Jesus’ words to Mary after His resurrection. It highlights the profound relationship believers now have with God as their Father and Jesus as their brother. The resurrection allows for intimacy, ownership, and eternal life through knowledge of God, fostering a sense of belonging and privilege in faith.

  • My Part and His Part

    The post emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinction between personal responsibilities (“My Part”) and divine assurances (“His Part”) in fulfilling God’s promises. Through examples from scripture, it illustrates how believers can rely on God’s strength while embracing their manageable duties. This perspective fosters trust and encourages active participation in faith.

  • My Testimony about Intercessory Prayer

    Read the previous chapter before reading this! I had a vivid dream in my 40s, while serving with Mercy Ships, wherein the Lord “revealed to me” the importance of intercessory prayer. In my dream, I walked down a wooded path to a little country house nestled at the side of a hill. I walked in,…

  • No Longer Blend In!

    The author reflects on a photo, questioning whether it illustrates the concept of believers being “in the world, but not of it.” They emphasize the importance of being visible and making one’s presence known as a believer, urging others to rise up instead of blending in, as the world needs their influence and Jesus.

  • Not Only Purify Yourself But Your Environment

    The post discusses a dream where a new policeman encounters a filthy patrol car, symbolizing the need for spiritual and environmental cleanliness. The Holy Spirit emphasizes that individuals, churches, communities, and nations must purify their environments in preparation for Christ’s return. The message stresses living righteously, resisting evil, and creating spaces that reflect God’s glory.

  • One Sentence – Gives A Key to Embracing God’s Word

    The message emphasizes the importance of trusting in the purity of God’s Word, as stated in Proverbs 30:5: “Every word of God is pure.” Understanding this truth eliminates doubts and confusion, guiding believers away from societal opinions. This conviction strengthens faith and provides clarity in moral issues, ultimately leading to a more secure spiritual life.

  • Onward Christian Soldiers

    The content emphasizes the spiritual warfare believers face, likening Christians to soldiers who must endure hardships and resist sin. It encourages unwavering faith, obedience to God’s will, and the use of divine tools to overcome darkness. Ultimately, it calls for readiness to spread love and truth, securing victories through Christ.

  • Overcome Oppression

    In Psalm 143, the author shares a personal testimony of overcoming oppressive thoughts by shifting from self-consciousness to God-consciousness through prayer. By reflecting on God’s faithfulness and righteousness, and meditating on His works, one can gain strength and deliverance from oppression. The message emphasizes God’s mercy and guidance for those seeking freedom from torment.

  • Pleasures of God

    The pleasures of God greatly surpass those of man, offering unfailing love, peace, acceptance, and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Key joys include healing, companionship, and divine guidance. Acknowledging these blessings fosters gratitude and fulfillment. Ultimately, a relationship with God reveals profound pleasures, unmatched by worldly experiences.

  • Plug In

    The content emphasizes the importance of maintaining a deep relationship with Christ to enable His work through believers. By likening this relationship to USB and Bluetooth technology, it illustrates how believers can receive spiritual power and wisdom from God and share it with others, fostering unity and effectiveness in the Church.

  • Poetry and Prose

    The content reflects Elizabeth Ann Smith’s spiritual insights, emphasizing themes like standing firm in faith, the dangers of complacency, and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit. Through poems and prose, she shares personal revelations and encourages readers to seek a deeper relationship with God amidst life’s challenges and distractions.

  • Practice Makes Perfect

    The message emphasizes the importance of practicing spiritual gifts for believers. Through exercise and experience, individuals can enhance their abilities while deepening their connection with the Holy Spirit. Real-life examples illustrate how life’s challenges can activate and refine these gifts, ultimately leading to personal growth and service within the Body of Christ.

  • Preparing for Heaven’s Wedding

    In this chapter, the author reflects on Matthew 22:1-14, where Jesus shares a parable about a king’s wedding feast. The invited guests, symbolizing those who reject God, fail to attend, leading to their punishment. The narrative underscores the importance of accepting God’s invitation and donning the righteousness of Christ to avoid exclusion.

  • Promises Promises

    The content encourages believers to personalize scripture, specifically II Peter 1:2-4, by filling in their names to internalize God’s promises. It emphasizes the importance of faith and resting in these promises to overcome life’s challenges. By actively engaging with God’s word, individuals can experience transformation and divine nature.

  • Proverbs – A Study in Contrasts

    The post encourages a personal Bible study using the book of Proverbs, particularly emphasizing the contrasts between wise and foolish living as illustrated in Chapter 10. It suggests that this study is suitable for all ages and can enhance understanding of God’s will, character development, and family communication while providing valuable life insights.

  • Quenching The Holy Spirit

    The content emphasizes the need for believers to be aware of six negative influences: strifes, worries, fears, questionings, doubts, and suspicions. These forces can suppress the spiritual fervor within individuals and disrupt their connection with God. The text encourages readers to combat these impurities through faith, scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to…

  • Quicken Me, Lord

    The author reflects on Psalm 119, emphasizing the spiritual cry for divine renewal captured in the phrase “Quicken Me.” This plea resonates with believers feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges. The text explores the meaning of spiritual quickening through God’s Word and encourages believers to seek revival, emphasizing hope and divine assistance amidst despair.