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2013-06-13T22:31:34-08:00

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Welcome to my Patheos blog

Last updated on: June 13, 2013 at 10:31 pm By Robert Ricciardelli

I am so thankful to be blogging on Patheos. I love that is is host to all who are trying discover or rediscover God and those who just want to find greater meaning to life. I will be uploading some of my previous posts soon… Read more

Musings

2013-06-08T17:04:54-08:00

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Death: The Gateway to Transformation by Dennis Peacocke

Last updated on: June 8, 2013 at 5:04 pm By editorconvergingzone

“For a will takes effect only at death, since it is not in force as long as the one who made it is alive.” –Hebrews 9:17 (ESV) Death does not always relate to the actual end of a life, in a physical sense. Ideas can die, relationships can die, habits can die, and so can projects or perspectives. In fact, our lives are filled with a slow-but-constant set of things “dying” as we move through the various stages of life.... Read more

Faith

2013-05-18T12:30:00-08:00

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Toxic Faith by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: May 18, 2013 at 12:30 pm By editorconvergingzone

Toxic Faith (a summary) 1. INTRODUCTION A. The following is a summary of the book Toxic Faith by Stephen Arterburn & Jack Felton (Oliver-Nelson, 1991) B. I wrote this years ago because of the continuing abuse by church systems and church leaders, but also by church members who have drank the religious Kool-aid. 2. INTRODUCTORY ISSUES A. Religious addiction 1. Def. of addiction: when a person is excessively/compulsively devoted (sacrificing family, job, economic security, relationship with God, their bodies or... Read more

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Faith

2013-05-12T17:37:44-08:00

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The Platform by Alan Smith – Personalized for Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: May 12, 2013 at 5:37 pm By editorconvergingzone

In 2002 while we were living and building the foundational platform for the Converging Zone Network, God very clearly spoke to Joyce, build a platform for His voice to be heard. It was confirmation that we were to build a platform for God’s voice to be heard through many others who carry His heart and purposes. Just a year later, we met Alan Smith, and at that meeting after hearing our story, Alan looked at us and told that the... Read more

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Faith

2013-05-08T01:51:43-08:00

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Dennis Peacocke Radio Interview on Kingdom Economics

Last updated on: May 8, 2013 at 1:51 am By editorconvergingzone

Joining Debra Rae for this month’s TRUTHTalk edition of the show is Dennis Peacocke a much sought out as a passionate voice for biblical foundations that undergird freedom, prosperity, and community. An author of four books, pastor, and international lecturer on applied theology in business, economics, and current events, Peacocke offers premises and solutions for substantively addressing the menacing global crisis at hand. If acted upon, Peacocke’s informed Christian challenge promises to change our world—this, by applying sound principles, not... Read more

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Government

2013-04-29T15:40:03-08:00

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Getting Out of Ourselves by Dennis Peacocke

Last updated on: April 29, 2013 at 3:40 pm By editorconvergingzone

Self-centeredness is the core and curse of our fallen nature. We can’t get out of ourselves. Our own lives, will, and perspective are the be all and end all of our myopic existence. Of all of our eccentricities, our preoccupation with ourselves is the most difficult of all “prisons” to escape. Self-centeredness is the core and curse of our fallen nature. We can’t get out of ourselves. Our own lives, will, and perspective are the be all and end all... Read more

Faith

2013-04-22T12:20:38-08:00

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God is Never Distant by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: April 22, 2013 at 12:20 pm By editorconvergingzone

Striving to obtain love, peace and joy can be wasted in religious energy. The perception exists that God needs to be talked into doing things for us. It is the realization of His presence and provision within us that sets us free to be who we are. The more aware we become of God in us, the more overwhelmed we are with a sense of total fulfillment and completeness. Our needs and desires become insignificant as He increasingly becomes the... Read more

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2013-04-20T16:03:17-08:00

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Do Not Categorically Blame Muslims for Boston by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: April 20, 2013 at 4:03 pm By editorconvergingzone

Blaming Muslims for the tragedy in Boston is like blaming the Newtown Massacre on single moms or home schooling because the perpetrator’s upbringing had both of those elements. Right after 9/11 some hate filled Americans murdered a number of people because they “looked Muslim” even though they were actually from a completely different religion. Soon after the report that the Tsarnaev’s claimed to be Muslim, someone blaming Muslims for the Boston terrorist attacks attacked a Muslim woman with an infant.... Read more

2013-04-17T13:30:28-08:00

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Unfolding Revelation for the Seer by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: April 17, 2013 at 1:30 pm By editorconvergingzone

It is God who opens our minds and hearts to understanding His ways. Every bit of seeing and understanding spiritual things is a work from heaven, and it not a one time thing, but revelation that constantly unfolds for us. It is possible for us to go on seeing and seeing, and more fully seeing, yet it is a work that is not our own doing but God who reveals every fresh fragment of truth to us. Spiritual Life is... Read more

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2013-04-14T22:13:26-08:00

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Please Forgive Me by Robert Ricciardelli

Last updated on: April 14, 2013 at 10:13 pm By editorconvergingzone

I represent God in some moments better than others. If I have failed to love you unconditionally, forgive me, for my God loves much more than me, and without conditions. If I have failed you in my commitment to you, forgive me, for my God is unceasingly faithful. If the words I have spoken have not been true, forgive me, for my God is all truth. If I have even been impatient with you, or angry, forgive me, for my... Read more

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