tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.comments2022-03-27T20:14:36.883-04:00Spiritual Healing and GrowthGary Sweetenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-88284233210709009462018-08-05T18:49:02.958-04:002018-08-05T18:49:02.958-04:00Thanks. Share my stuff with others.Thanks. Share my stuff with others.Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-53776315113108639322018-02-18T19:35:56.052-05:002018-02-18T19:35:56.052-05:00Some truly nice stuff on this site, I love it.Some truly nice stuff on this site, I love it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-56203910089454686842018-02-04T17:08:46.078-05:002018-02-04T17:08:46.078-05:00Gary, thank you so much for your detailed yet summ...Gary, thank you so much for your detailed yet summary comments of the celebration of Larry’s life. It’s a keeper for me to remember the honoring service: to God, to Larry, to his family, and friends who meant so much to him. Blessings, Karen RiecksKarennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-91455350245879239822018-01-22T14:33:37.593-05:002018-01-22T14:33:37.593-05:00Thanks for the amazing and heartfelt tribute to La...Thanks for the amazing and heartfelt tribute to Larry's ministry influence. And.. he was funny, a bit cynical and incredibly loving. He will be missed. Al Buchweitz, CIO, Chief Idea Officerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524166959176427537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-56913863794475456172017-11-11T17:51:33.582-05:002017-11-11T17:51:33.582-05:00I think the admin of this website is genuinely wor...I think the admin of this website is genuinely working hard for his website, as here every material <br />is quality based data.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-51022120770088572992017-04-20T11:31:01.714-04:002017-04-20T11:31:01.714-04:00I was meditating this morning about what kind of m...I was meditating this morning about what kind of model really produces mature, positive, loving, healthy people. This is what I came up with:<br /><br />EBP + PBE = W<br /><br />EBP is Evidence Based Practice or "Outcomes based on data not theory". <br /><br />PBE is Practice Based Evidence or "Outcomes based on Wisdom". <br /><br />It is well known why most people have bitter fights and end up in a divorce. Fights and Divorces are the result of people that cannot deal with simple DIFFERENCES between them. "That is based on research data so we need churches that have ministries that use "Evidence Based Practice" and train young people to interact with great problem solving skills. <br /><br />We also know from Practice and Wise Insights that such skills are learned BEFORE they get married or soon after marriage.And, they are best learned in small groups. Thus, PRE-MARITAL classes in communication and problem solving are wonderful for prevention of Toxic Conflict and Divorce. <br /><br />We taught them in the hospital but why wait? I retired to teach and train because I was tired of being a remedial teacher at $100.00 an hour. Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-42218912586829961342017-02-13T18:29:23.270-05:002017-02-13T18:29:23.270-05:00AMEN AND YES TO ALL VAN STATED. AWESOME SERVICE!!...AMEN AND YES TO ALL VAN STATED. AWESOME SERVICE!!!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105523240264033515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-11232683873096805822017-02-13T18:26:51.244-05:002017-02-13T18:26:51.244-05:00YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AM...YES, YES, YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN, AMEN AND AMEN. AWESOME SERVICE!!!!!!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105523240264033515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-40069434250867167332017-02-08T23:04:11.304-05:002017-02-08T23:04:11.304-05:00Our nation is moving quickly from a system of righ...Our nation is moving quickly from a system of right or wrong to a system of Political Correctness. It is a huge move from seeing behavior as correct if based on a standard or behavior that conforms to the rigid rules of a group. This is the basis of every fascist, communist, or dictator group I know. If I belong to the right sub group I am all right. If I am considered to have the right identity based on race, language, skin color, heritage, gender, birth, I am accepted and affirmed. But if I am not the correct language, race, religion, gender, color, etc I will be shamed, ridiculed, rejected, fired, etc. <br /><br />The USA was founded on equality of the Law and justice. Law breakers have true moral guilt. Political Correctness is based on Shame. <br /><br />Political Correctness is based on who is in power. So, Sanctuary Cities are based on identity not on law. It is a dictatorship. If you are not in league with the PC Dictators, you will be shamed and humiliated. All laws are based on preference not a legal standards. <br /><br /><br />Gary Sweetennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-61247045521395284412017-02-04T19:19:45.931-05:002017-02-04T19:19:45.931-05:00After listening carefully, keeping in mind Proverb...After listening carefully, keeping in mind Proverbs 15:23, it would surely be appropriate to share relevant Scriptures - e.g. Jeremiah 29:11.Rich Redernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-9642011856611775172016-12-29T22:10:05.570-05:002016-12-29T22:10:05.570-05:00College Hill was one of the most influential churc...College Hill was one of the most influential churches in America in the 80's because we equipped God's people. The church continues to bless many, many people. It is a vital part of the compassion and care that citizens in Cincinnati receive. Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-30818484932080635422016-12-22T14:13:35.351-05:002016-12-22T14:13:35.351-05:00The next generation is having babies...thanks Gary...The next generation is having babies...thanks Gary for giving us tools to share!<br />Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737192313072436458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-86109441156759505262016-12-07T05:35:49.472-05:002016-12-07T05:35:49.472-05:00God help our families soar with the Holy Spirit.God help our families soar with the Holy Spirit.Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-38308782148339109812016-11-05T16:34:35.532-04:002016-11-05T16:34:35.532-04:00I like these ideas. I hope some leaders tune into ...I like these ideas. I hope some leaders tune into them and comment as well as consider changes. <br /><br />We need dialogue on these very important matters.Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-10014290717741186012016-11-05T13:57:37.533-04:002016-11-05T13:57:37.533-04:00Gary,
If churches would start focusing on the fol...Gary,<br /><br />If churches would start focusing on the following five things, I think we could make great strides in restoring the Church in America:<br /><br />1. Get rid of the multimdedia "dog and pony" show. If you want to blow people's minds, do it by being an authentic place where God manifests among his people in power. Everything else is inauthentic and a sad replacement for the real "fireworks."<br /><br />2. Bring back extended corporate prayer and open up all prayer times to the people so they can pray for each other's needs among the assembly of believers. Ensure no one suffers in silence or alone.<br /><br />3. Take the emphasis off the gifts of the leaders and instead turn the use of spiritual giftings back to the assembly of believers for them to use (and practice) on each other, with the leaders as true identifiers, moderators, and shepherds of the people's gifts.<br /><br />4. Preach the Gospel of Grace and not the gospel of "Here's a Dozen Things to Do to Be a More Successful Person by the World's Standards."<br /><br />5. Never stop praying for humility.dlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475467561892290120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-79330501545990987102016-11-04T12:41:07.480-04:002016-11-04T12:41:07.480-04:00Amen! I find the supernatural is often left out of...Amen! I find the supernatural is often left out of the discussion. Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-12323749073951234342016-11-03T16:31:53.364-04:002016-11-03T16:31:53.364-04:00The intangible presence of the Spirit of God is mi...The intangible presence of the Spirit of God is missed. Why? He is the one who draws. If He is not welcomed then the motions churches practice are fruitless.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737192313072436458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-72260274338928861152016-09-22T07:35:21.879-04:002016-09-22T07:35:21.879-04:00Very nice post. Thanks for sharing Spirit Release ...Very nice post. Thanks for sharing <a href="http://www.srianjaneyaastrology.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><b>Spirit Release London </b></a> | <a href="http://www.srianjaneyaastrology.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><b> Spiritual Events in London</b></a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14632936160123292158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-85722847748279592282016-04-24T11:13:40.042-04:002016-04-24T11:13:40.042-04:00Size does not matter. The very human problems that...Size does not matter. The very human problems that afflict a megachurch can afflict a house church. Scale is the only difference.<br /><br />I used to think I knew what the solution is, but now I don't know if one is possible. Humility is the answer, and only in knowing Jesus can anyone acquire it. But I see so little genuine humility in anything Christian (on a national scale) anymore, it makes me wonder if a collective experience of the genuine Church is even possible today, outside of the rare community that you hear about elsewhere but can't seem to recreate locally.<br /><br />This I do know: The power is in the whisper and not the thunderstorm. But everyone not only seems obsessed with the storm, they want to recreate it everywhere. Frankly, I'd rather see the Son come out and drive away that storm.dlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475467561892290120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-41136855580349397292016-01-15T08:41:07.580-05:002016-01-15T08:41:07.580-05:00One of my greatest concerns about our society is i...One of my greatest concerns about our society is its increasing support of self-love to the exclusion of all else. When we no longer can empathize with the condition of another, then we are past the point of no return as human beings.dlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475467561892290120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-2995537807211025032016-01-06T11:57:17.917-05:002016-01-06T11:57:17.917-05:00http://ceruleansanctum.com/2016/01/men-go-deep.htm...http://ceruleansanctum.com/2016/01/men-go-deep.htmldlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02475467561892290120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-41497375295842936772015-12-07T05:06:42.064-05:002015-12-07T05:06:42.064-05:00I am really happy for the great services in this b...I am really happy for the great services in this blog and interesting info is visible in this blog<a href="http://www.saihealyourlife.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Spiritual Healer in India</b></a>|<a href="http://www.saihealyourlife.com/" rel="nofollow"><b>Spiritual Healing Centres in Bangalore</b></a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15701284664279247697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-23504172497571740512015-10-25T05:55:55.213-04:002015-10-25T05:55:55.213-04:00Our world desperately cries out for spiritual lead...Our world desperately cries out for spiritual leadership from men and women who, like Wesley, preached and taught a balanced view of Christianity. We need Methodists with real methods. Gary Sweetenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605611324531608167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-14057279872236644102015-10-24T23:02:44.170-04:002015-10-24T23:02:44.170-04:00Thank you for the post. For more on John Wesley, I...Thank you for the post. For more on John Wesley, I would like to invite you to the website for the book series, The Asbury Triptych Series. The trilogy based on the life of Francis Asbury, the young protégé of John Wesley and George Whitefield, opens with the book, Black Country. The opening novel in this three-book series details the amazing movement of Wesley and Whitefield in England and Ireland as well as its life-changing effect on a Great Britain sadly in need of transformation. Black Country also details the Wesleyan movement's effect on the future leader of Christianity in the American colonies, Francis Asbury. The website for the book series is www.francisasburytriptych.com. Please enjoy the numerous articles on the website. Again, thank you, for the post.Al DeFilippohttp://www.francisasburytriptych.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493033543472318622.post-75874121751416273352015-10-20T06:12:09.905-04:002015-10-20T06:12:09.905-04:00Nice and Very Informative Post it is… I Like this ...Nice and Very Informative Post it is… I Like this Post…. Thanks for Sharing this Post with us….<br /><br /><a href="https://youtu.be/8NhcKT352Hs" rel="nofollow">Spiritual Healer</a><br />Garima Patilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10451802210470862642noreply@blogger.com