Jan 15th 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
If you’re like me, you wrestled with your appetite on day one of your fast. We’ve just come out of the holidays, used to splurging and eating without discipline. But we must not let our stomach be the ruler and king of our lives. We must dethrone it! [i]
Just take a look at what has happened under the rule of “King Stomach,” as Jentezen Franklin accurately terms it in his book Fasting. Examine...
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Jan 13th 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
Fasting is a time of emptying – a time of washing and cleansing. The body is emptied of food and cleansed of toxins and poisons. Our lives are emptied of entertainment and normal routine. Fasting is also a time of preparation for new anointing.
“But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face…and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” – Mt...
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Jan 11th 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
There are six steps to preparing for a Christian fast:
1. Approach Your Fast With a Positive Attitude of Faith.
Have the attitude that says, “It is God’s will for me to fast, and God will bless me when I fast according to His will.”
By faith we can expect a reward. God will reward us in fasting if we seek Him in the right way and with the right motives. Jesus said,
“But when you fast, put oil on...
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Jan 9th 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
The Course:
There is something you can do this month that will set the course for what God does in your life throughout 2011 — something that will bring you closer to God and release His wisdom, guidance and blessing in every area of your life.
Corporately fasting in January is much the same precept as praying in the morning to establish the will of God for the entire day. If we will pray and seek...
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Jan 6th 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
I am so excited! The New Year is here – and we have so much to do to get ready for what I know will be our greatest year of ministry. Looking back over 2010, I am so thankful for all that God accomplished through Shades of Grace. We’ve seen countless lives transformed from the inside-out, thanks to God’s love and grace.
Pursuit 21
In January 2010, we launched the first annual Pursuit 21 –...
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Jan 4th 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
Overcoming Adversity 101 is a nine-part series. Because the chronological order of the posts was interrupted, I have included the links to all nine posts below.
The Sovereignty of God
Do God and Satan alternate shifts?
What about accidents?
The Long Ranger
Is God Good and Loving?
A Few Reasons Why
A Few More Reasons Why
Ten Final Reasons Why
Sovereignty vs. Healing
Question: Did a particular post...
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Jan 3rd 11
Posted by Natalie Nichols
Below are the top blog posts from 2010. I’d like to take a moment to thank you for reading throughout the past year. There are a lot of blogs to read these days, so I’m thankful when you choose this one. I’m looking forward to sharing more good content with you in 2011! I hope you’ll keep reading and joining the conversation through your comments.
If you’re a faithful...
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