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Ryan Huling commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'A Perfect Fit'
The People in house churches+ the holy spirit would be the teaching tools for house churches. As well as connection with others on sites like this. There are also various trainings and events that go on around the country. Neil Cole is involved with…
Aug 3, 2009
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Ryan Huling commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'The Process of Discipline'
That's good Carl as usual. I'm gonna post this on FB
Aug 3, 2009
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The Process of Discipline

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.Yesterday, my youngest son and my daughter continued to have “issues” with one another, which primarily revolved around sharing and kindness. My son didn’t want my daughter in his room, so his solution was to send our friend’s 3 year old daughter to tell my wife that my daughter was being a “brat.” At the same time, I hear my daughter saying: “Please give me another chance and don’t tell mom.” Needless to say the situation was getting ridiculous, so…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Aug 3, 2009
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Wil Bethke commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'A Perfect Fit'
Where are all the teaching tools for house churches?
Aug 3, 2009
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Debra KaRP commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'A Perfect Fit'
See Acts 17:26-28. He even determined where we would live! In Him we live, move, & have our being.
Jul 27, 2009
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A Perfect Fit

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.Any shade tree mechanic or do it yourself repair man knows the importance of having the right tool in hand. A slotted screwdriver just won’t do, when the task calls for a Phillips head. Needle nose pliers are just no substitute for a socket wrench. Without the right tools for the job, the job is likely to be done poorly or not at all.The issue is purpose. The assorted tools in the toolbox were designed for specific purposes. They were not meant to…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Jul 27, 2009
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One Step at a Time

Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.“How do you eat an elephant?” “One bite at a time,” the answer goes. This question and answer is often used when discussing an overwhelming challenge that looms larger than life in front of another. It is a reminder not to focus on the totality of the challenge, but instead to conquer it one step at a time.In life, we face many challenges that are so much bigger than we are. Circumstances that seem insurmountable bring to the surface a host of…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Jul 6, 2009
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Get Your Praise On

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.This morning as my wife and I were out for our morning walk, we found ourselves talking about praise. Praise is such a critical component in our relationship to God, because it acknowledges who He is. For example:Revelation 4:8 (NASB)And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, is THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, WHO WAS AND WHO IS AND…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Jun 22, 2009
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The Value of Understanding

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.A few weeks back I had the opportunity to visit the Kitale Museum in Kitale, Kenya. The Kitale Museum has exhibits that teach about the cultural heritage and natural eco-system of this region of Kenya. The true blessing of this visit to the museum came from the instruction of my tour guide, Andrew. Andrew allowed me not just to see the exhibits and learn, but he provided me with understanding as well.For example as we toured the mud tribal huts, he…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Jun 15, 2009
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In Hot Pursuit

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.In our home we have 2 cats, “Max and Smokey” and a German Shepherd named “Seth.” One of the daily happenings in our house revolves around these 3 animals. At least once every day we will observe Seth chasing one of the two cats around the house. Seth pursues them from room to room until he finally gets them cornered. Once he has them cornered he sniffs, licks and playfully nips at them, but truly he isn’t sure why he chased them in the first place…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Jun 8, 2009
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Frankie Joubert commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'When Expectancy becomes Expectation'
Great word Carl, and very true.
Apr 29, 2009
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Don't Forget the Cheese

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.This weekend our church came together to serve another church. The church we were assisting has a ministry to the homeless and less fortunate in our area. Every Sunday this church meets under a large tent in a vacant lot and serves up Biblical truth, followed by a warm meal.This weekend it was our turn to prepare the meal, so our leadership decided that these folks were probably sick of spaghetti, so we decided to make chili dogs. Today after church…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Apr 20, 2009
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Carl Willis and Janeen Puckett are now friends Apr 14, 2009
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Conference on the Mound

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.This afternoon I had the opportunity to take in a minor league baseball game. I love going to baseball games, but I especially love minor league games, because the players are playing for the chance to pursue a dream. They give it their best in the hopes that someone in their major league parent organization will notice them.One of my favorite things to watch in a baseball game is the strength and resiliency that is demonstrated by a pitcher as the…See More
Blog post by Carl Willis Apr 13, 2009
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Carl Willis commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'Into the Fire'
From one furnace dweller to another...Welcome! The Glory of the Lord is present here.
Apr 8, 2009
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Rabbi's Voice commented on Carl Willis's blog post 'Into the Fire'
Carl, I am experiencing a "firey furnace" now. As far as I could tell, I hadn't gotten my own self in to the predicament so, I was a little miffed to find myself here. But, as you say, I started looking around to find out if this was…
Apr 8, 2009

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The Process of Discipline

Posted on August 3, 2009 at 10:51am 1 Comment

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.



Yesterday, my youngest son and my daughter continued to have “issues” with one another, which primarily revolved around sharing and kindness. My son didn’t want my daughter in his room, so his solution was to send our friend’s 3 year old daughter to tell my wife that my daughter was being a “brat.” At the same time, I hear my daughter saying: “Please give me another chance and don’t tell mom.” Needless to say the situation was getting… Continue
Carl Willis

A Perfect Fit

Posted on July 27, 2009 at 10:31am 3 Comments

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.



Any shade tree mechanic or do it yourself repair man knows the importance of having the right tool in hand. A slotted screwdriver just won’t do, when the task calls for a Phillips head. Needle nose pliers are just no substitute for a socket wrench. Without the right tools for the job, the job is likely to be done poorly or not at all.



The issue is purpose. The assorted tools in the toolbox were designed for specific purposes.… Continue
Carl Willis

One Step at a Time

Posted on July 6, 2009 at 10:24am 0 Comments

Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend.



“How do you eat an elephant?” “One bite at a time,” the answer goes. This question and answer is often used when discussing an overwhelming challenge that looms larger than life in front of another. It is a reminder not to focus on the totality of the challenge, but instead to conquer it one step at a time.



In life, we face many challenges that are so much bigger than we are. Circumstances that seem insurmountable bring to… Continue
Carl Willis

The Endorsement of Your Life

Posted on June 29, 2009 at 10:43am 0 Comments

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.



Over the weekend, the most famous pitchman in America passed away. Billy Mays was the king of infomercials, having made a name for himself by passionately extolling the virtues of numerous household products. Before any of us knew Billy’s name we knew him by the products he represented. We would often refer to him as the Oxi-Clean guy or the Mighty Putty guy. We knew Billy, not for who he was, but instead what he represented. Billy knew… Continue
Carl Willis

Get Your Praise On

Posted on June 22, 2009 at 10:10am 0 Comments

Good morning! I hope you had a great weekend.



This morning as my wife and I were out for our morning walk, we found ourselves talking about praise. Praise is such a critical component in our relationship to God, because it acknowledges who He is. For example:



Revelation 4:8 (NASB)

And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say, “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, is THE LORD GOD,…
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At 6:41pm on February 25, 2009, Rabbi's VoiceRabbi's Voice said…
Hi Carl. Thanks for accepting my friendship invite. I've been reading your deep thoughts and "shallow" musings. As if! I see, that you have the gift of teaching, of taking things and making them so very clear. The thorn in your back gives you a reason to need people so that they can need you. God is so intricate, even the little details of our lives are used for His purpose. I pray that God continue to bless you and your home will find many souls drawn to it for your insights into the mind of God.
Wanda

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Darrell Meeks replied to Darrell Meeks's discussion 'Tithe-Whipped'
Amen to that.   It's also of interes that those who had, for example, only nine lambs or calves born in a year, they were not required to hand over anything.   One thing I will say is that I thoroughly appreciate the OT system of…
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Sure, it's intentional.  God is responsible for the Results, we are responsible for the action.  God asks us to share our lives, talk to others about him, love others.  Who gets saved, or what a person does or does not do or what…
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