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In preparation for a discussion about demon possession, I discovered that I had never posted an article on my teaching website about miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit. I have several other articles regarding the Spirit there, such as the baptism with the Holy Spirit and the blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. Obviously, the miraculous gifts are closely related to demon possession in the New Testament. I have just posted an article entitled, “A Study of Miraculous Gifts,” taken from a chapter in one of my books. I have also posted a much briefer article entitled, “What Is Demon Possession?” The latter asks and attempts to answer the question, “Is demon possession still occurring today?”
What Is Demon Possession? | Gordon Ferguson
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What Is Demon Possession? When we read the Gospel accounts, demon possession is mentioned a number of times. When Jesus and the apostles did miracles, one type was casting out demons. I have written a...
Gobsmacked by a New Book by Roger and Marcia Lamb!![]()
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This British word basically means to be shocked or astounded. Simon on America’s Got Talent has used the term occasionally and his face reflects the definition. I just read Roger and Marcia Lamb’s new book, “This Doesn’t Feel Like Love Either.” After reading it, the only word I could think of to describe my own feelings was gobsmacked. They wrote an earlier book without “Either” in the title after their then six-year-old son Michael had leukemia with a 15% chance of recovery and Marcia had double cancer with a 5% chance of long-term survival. Since that time, death has struck their family in ways that have been utterly overwhelming. Roger and Marcia have lost four parents, two siblings and two of their three grown children, plus a number of other close family members. Michael wrote a chapter in the book in which he describes going from being a middle child to an only child. But this book is about far more than dealing with death, although it certainly does that. Here is what hit me and blessed me.![]()
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One, the amount of pain this family has survived with God’s help and through it all, have remained faithful to him and very active in his kingdom. They take away all of our excuses by their example. We all have pain and suffering. I’ve been dealing with cancer and many of you have been dealing with much more than that, at much younger ages. We all need to read their heartbreaking but courageous story to gain courage and faith to face our trials.![]()
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Two, the degree of vulnerability with which they both wrote was startling. God bless them for that. Nothing is more helpful to others than gut-wrenching realness. It surely left them feeling naked after exposing the inner recesses of their hearts, but it hits home and helps others in direct proportion to the amount of such exposure. I believe this book will likely save souls and probably physical lives. People are hurting and hurting badly all over this sin-ravaged world, and it probably is only going to get worse. Their book needs to be read widely. I pray that God will make that happen.![]()
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Three, the amount of real-life illustrations of relational challenges in multi-generational relationships is so needed by all of us humans. They wrote about relationships with parents; siblings and friends; children; and grandchildren. From purely a relationship perspective, the book is extremely helpful. That part alone would make the book valuable, aside from the losses and how to handle them God's way with God's help. ![]()
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Four, the abundance of practical advice given from the multitude of their experiences, plus the abundance of direction from many spot-on Bible passages, combines to provide abundant help for us as readers. My eyes filled with tears many times as I read, occasionally interrupted by out-loud laughter, but I was closer to God and stronger in faith when I finished. Read the book. You will be thankful you did. I promise. Post this for your FB friends. As I finished sending my written response to Roger and Marcia, my closing words were these: Gobsmacked. Truly. Thank you. I love you.
This Doesn't Feel Like Love Either
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ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Roger and Marcia Lamb served in the ministry for 54 years. Roger served as Director of Media for the ICOC family of churches. Marcia is an award-winning writer and playwright includ...
Through the years, I have posted several articles written by my good friend, Jim McCartney. Jim is not only a great disciple; he is a profound thinker with valuable insights. I love hearing from those not on the ministry staff. I believe that we often discount those who are not, failing to listen to them and to utilize them in other ways. In fact, I think this failure is one of our most serious, limiting the good that might otherwise be done and increasing our being out of touch with the membership in general. That said, please listen to what Jim has to say. I promise it will be worth your time—and it won’t take much time since it is not a long article. Thank you!
Revive Us Again–Jim McCartney | Gordon Ferguson
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Revive Us Again–Jim McCartney “Will you not revive us again, so that your people may rejoice in you?” – Psalm 85:6 (NRSV) Our family of churches has roots in a series of revival movements. The...