Category Archives: Dying to Self

They Left Everything…

Posted on April 24, 2019 by theheartseeker

This is a companion, follow-up piece to the Monday and Tuesday’s posts on… theHeartSeekerblog. wordpress.com… April 24 “When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him.” (Luke 5:11) They had fished all night and caught … Continue reading →

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Were vs. Are, pt. 3 – God’s Workmanship

Posted on October 25, 2018 by theheartseeker

October 25 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works…” (Eph. 2:10) Christians are meant to be the display of the power and magnificence of God’s handiwork. We are, literally, God’s “masterpiece” (as some translations have … Continue reading →

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Grace in the Serving…

Posted on March 29, 2018 by theheartseeker

March 29 “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.” (John 13:15) Yesterday we talked about some of the most amazing words that Jesus ever uttered. They are Jesus’ promise that anyone … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Power? Greatness Defined

Posted on November 24, 2017 by theheartseeker

November 24 “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the servant of all.” (Jesus, from Mark 10:43-44) We have been looking into the issue of a lack of … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Power? Abandoned to God?

Posted on November 21, 2017 by theheartseeker

November 21 We are addressing the question of “Where’s the power of God in our churches?” We believe that God is a God of miracles and that He lives within us – so why don’t we see more of His … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Advice to a Marrying Son

Posted on October 29, 2017 by theheartseeker

Today my son is getting married. As I look back to my own wedding day, I am drawn to the fact that it would have been so helpful to have some fatherly advice — to prepare me for the days … Continue reading →

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How to Live in the “Done;” part 2

Posted on September 8, 2017 by theheartseeker

September 8 “My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and … Continue reading →

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