Discover the power of God's Word in your life and ministry! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/TopThemes.html clean en-us Paul J. Bucknell info@foundationsforfreedom.net Paul J. Bucknell Discover many practical and helpful topics discussed from a Biblical perspective. Articles, powerpoints, videos, and more! Powerful messages include topics such as: anxiety, worry, marriage, family, discipleship training, leadership training, small groups and much, much more! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net tragedy, death, mass, murder, mass murder, understanding, why, killing, abortion, children, worldview, secularism Understanding Mass Murder Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST When tragic circumstances occur such as the recent horrifc killing of 20 elementary school children, we are forced to ask a lot of serious questions. This brief article helps us understand why such an event can happen. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Jd/Tragedy04_Death.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Jd/Tragedy04_Death.html Secularism,values, humanism, choice, choose, humanism, humanistic, secular, God, grace,false, religion, business, world, brokenness, society,government Value and prize God’s grace against the false promises humanistic secularism. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Reveal the brokenness of humanistic secularism against the glorious power of God's grace through which He willingly pours out His goodness into our personal lives and society. This is part 1 of 4. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism-Choices.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism-Choices.html Secularism,values, humanism, humanistic, secular, God, grace,false, religion, business, world, brokenness, society,government, faith, sight, reasoning, coke, Abraham Value and prize God’s grace against the false promises humanistic secularism. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:05:00 EST Exposes the bankruptcy of humanistic secularism against the backdrop of God's glorious kingdom. This is part 2 of 4 in a larger series 'The Choice Against Secularism.' http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism_Bankupt.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism_Bankupt.html Secular, limited, humanism, humanistic, secular, God, religion, business, world, broken, society,government, resources, symbiotic, worldly, worldliness, models. Value and prize God’s grace against the false promises humanistic secularism. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:00:10 EST Introduces the inferiority and limitations of humanism and secular philosophies against the power and design of God's glorious kingdom. This is part 3 of 4 in a larger series 'The Choice Against Secularism.' http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism_Examiniation.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism_Examiniation.html kingdom of God, kingdom, power, Christ, Jesus, Secularism,love, joy, peace, humanism, humanistic, secular, God, grace,principle, religion, business, world, dynamic, society,government Value and prize God’s grace against the false promises humanistic secularism. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 08:00:20 EST Portrays the glorious operations of the Kingdom of God in against the frail, corrupt and feeble expressions of humanistic secularism. This is part 4 of 4 of a larger series 'The Choice Against Secularism.' http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism-GodKingdom.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Secularism/Secularism-GodKingdom.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Revival/Personal_Renewal/Personal_Renewal_video.html Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:40:00 EST Video on Continuous Personal Renewal: A lifelong personal growth plan provides a basic understanding how spiritual growth takes place and practical steps on how to renew that growth throughout our lives. Paul J. Bucknell 01:01:53 A lifelong personal growth plan video, Continuous, Renewal, lifelong, personal, growth, plan, spiritual, discipleship, redemption, chart, steps, revive http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Parenting/Parenting00_Overview.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EST Show the need and means of cultivating self-control in our children from an early age in order that they may please God and serve others. Paul J. Bucknell 01:12:52 Chapter #2 of Principles and Practices of Biblical Parenting Show the need and means of cultivating self-control in our children from an early age in order that they may please God and serve others. Self-Control, Children, video, parenting, Develop, learn, Crying, cries, Complain, Proactive, choice, Training, child, diligent, sluggard, drinking, gluttony, parent, parents, child, terrible twos, out-of-control Biblical Foundations for Freedom has a great many articles and videos on prayer. We have begun a list below. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer_Index.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer_Index.html Paul J. Bucknell Life Lessons for the New Believer - Video Podcasts Video podcast on New Values' from Matthew 6:32-33 shows how the new believer because of his trust in God as His Father can overcome his selfish nature and focus on God's purposes and properly relating to others. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Basic/LL/LL_NewValues-Podcast.html Thu, 07 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST 00:12:30 Video, podcast, Values, Matthew, 6:32-33, new believer, God, Father, selfish, nature, purpose, relate, righteousness, God's kingdom, seek, first, worldly Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #173 seeks support for his next leadership training seminars in East Asia. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2010/prayoften173_STM.html Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2010/prayoften173_STM.html Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #172 New Ideas which shares the tension of developing new materials such as Lessons for the New Believer with neglecting updating older materials. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2010/prayoften172.html Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2010/prayoften172.html Share the journey how God led us from having a typical birth control and family planning mentality to a biblical one regarding having children along with the different ways each philosopy and practice shaped our lives. Part 3/3 of Birth Control and Family Planning in Christian Families. Updated 2010 Paul J. Bucknell birth control, testimony, family planning, condoms, the pill, condoms, birth-control, Christians, Biblical, basis, children, precious, miscarriages, menstrual, cycle, abstain Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:10:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Family/Parenting030_Birth_Control-Testimony.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Family/Parenting030_Birth_Control-Testimony.html Birth Control and Family Planning in Christian Families from Genesis 1:28 - is a biblical examination of using birth control from Genesis 1:28. This is 2/3 of Birth Control and Christian Family Planning. Updated 2010 Paul J. Bucknell Genesis 1:28, birth control, family planning, condom, the pill, condoms, birth-control, Christians, Biblical, basis, Molech, overpopulation, control, movement, raising, God, children, children, population control, lfemale, male, children, Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:05:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Family/Parenting030_Birth_Control-Biblical.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Family/Parenting030_Birth_Control-Biblical.html Is Birth Control Moral? Birth control and family planning has largely been accepted around the world as normal and good. This is the first article of three that challenge the basic assumptions underlying family planning. Make sure you read of our personal journey away from using family planning practices. Updated 2010 Paul J. Bucknell birth control, family planning, condom, pill, ella, birth-control, Christians, Biblical, basis, children, family, planning, God, moral, devices, woman, roles Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Family/Parenting030_Birth_Control.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Family/Parenting030_Birth_Control.html Paul J. Bucknell Video Podcast (English to Luo) The Building a Great Marriage seminar prompted many people to give their testimony as to how the Word of God helped them. This brother tells how not having a biblical love for his wife was the reason he separated from her. Listen to how he had repented and purposed to be restored to his wife. Given in English and translated to Luo (Kenya near Kisumu). http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Language/Luo/Testimony_Back-home_Eng-Luo.html Fri, 28 May 2010 11:55:00 EST 00:03:42 Luo, testimony, video, come, back, home, marriage, separated, from, wife, restored, Returning Paul J. Bucknell Video Podcast The glory of God's truth became so evident throughout the Building a Great Marriage seminar that many people came to know the Lord. Once a person sees his brokenness through his or her problemed marriage, he or she is eager to find forgiveness through Jesus Christ and His abounding grace to move onto a better marriage. In this video you will see many come forward in faith in Christ Jesus. It all happens in Luo but introduced in English. God is mightily working throughout the world. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Language/Luo/Salvation_Call.html Fri, 28 May 2010 11:50:00 EST 00:03:01 saved, called, crusade, video, gospel, stm, 2010, marriage, seminar, come forward, come, salvation Paul J. Bucknell STM 2010 Video Podcast God wonderfully worked through the two marriage seminars part of the short term mission trip to Kenya in 2010. Paul taught through Building a Great Marriage once in Nairobi and then out in a remote place one hour distant from Kisimu. God wonderfully worked through the two marriage seminars part of the short term mission trip to Kenya in 2010. Paul taught through Building a Great Marriage once in Nairobi and then out in a remote place one hour distant from Kisimu. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Ministry/STM/Africa/Kenya2010.html Fri, 28 May 2010 08:50:00 EST 00:05:47 stm, 2010, marriage, seminar, Kenya, Nairobi, Kisumu, Bucknell Paul J. Bucknell The concept of The Flow is used to introduce BFF's materials in three different groupings. This video introduces the various BFF materials available through Biblical Foundations for Freedom. This video introduces the various BFF materials available through Biblical Foundations for Freedom. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/Store/Intros/Index-Intro_Podcast.html Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:43:00 EST 00:08:43 BFF, Biblical, Foundations, Freedom, materials, articles, understand, video, podcast, how, flow, view, 3, levels, stages, Bucknell Defining A Christian's Prayer The strength of our Christian lives is conditional upon our prayer lives. Numerous descriptions of prayer are provided to help us get a better grasp on our own prayer lives. Paul J. Bucknell Nature, Prayer, Believer, Life, pray, life, Father, conversation, God, me, define, prayer times, sing, intercede, ask, confess Mon, 03 May 2010 07:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Nature-of-Prayer.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Nature-of-Prayer.html Introductory of the Flow and Prayer The Development of One’s Prayer Life analyzes how prayer develops at various levels of Christian living through The Flow including identifying what problems occur when prayer does not properly develop and how to strengthen our prayer lives at each level of spiritual growth. Paul J. Bucknell prayer, life, prayer life, develop, Flow, seeker, Ephesians 6:18, pray, development, The Flow, Sat, 01 May 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow0.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow0.html Part 2 of 4 of series The Development of Prayer in a Believer’s Life The Developing Prayer Life of the New Believer analyzes how prayer develops at the most basic level of his or her Christian life when a person becomes a believer and begins to pray to God the Father. The important foundation for a good prayer life are set up early in a believer's life. A spiritual evaluation is available at the end. Paul J. Bucknell prayer, life, prayer life, develop, new, believer, Christian, learn, pray, baby, child, spiritual growth, foundational, confess, thanks, affirm, faith, trust, God's will Sat, 01 May 2010 10:05:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow1.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow1.html Part 3 of 4 of series The Development of Prayer in a Believer’s Life The Developing Prayer of the Young Believer analyzes how prayer develops at the young believer stage including the identification of what problems occur when prayer does not properly develop and how to strengthen our prayer lives at this level of spiritual growth. Special training is given to overcome temptation. Paul J. Bucknell prayer, life, prayer life, develop, young, believer, Christian, spiritual, battle, faith, pray, Word of God, Bible, truth, humble Sat, 01 May 2010 10:10:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow2.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow2.html Part 4 of 4 of series The Development of Prayer in a Believer’s Life The Developing Prayer Life of the Mature Believer analyzes how prayer develops at the last stage of Christian living by identifying what problems occur when prayer does not properly develop and how to strengthen our intimacy with God and bearing fruit at this level of spiritual growth. Paul J. Bucknell prayer, life, prayer life, develop, mature, believer, Christian, intimacy, abiding, Christ, trials, Ephesians 6:12, bear, fruit Sat, 01 May 2010 10:20:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow3.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Prayer/Prayer-Develop_Flow3.html Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #161 the special way God has developed discipleship concepts and materials at BFF through these last years. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften161.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften161.html Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #160 shows the difficulty for Paul in making priority: creation of materials, distribution of them and the instruction of them. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften160.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften160.html Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #159 provides a summary and video of the trip to India. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften159_India.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften159_India.html Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #158 has four prayer notes sent out while in India. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften158.html Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften158.html Paul J. Bucknell Most believers have never found the secret to God's will. Seeking God's Will explains two ways to live out your Christian life, one with much defeat and the other with delight and success. It is simple and yet profound and can change your life! Seeking God's Will explains two ways to live out your Christian life, one with much defeat and the other with delight and success. It is simple and yet profound and can change your life! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/WillofGod/Seek_God-Will_Podcast.html Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST 00:08:40 Seek, God's, Will, God's will, search, find, explain, live out Christian, life, defeat, delight, success, change, found, discover, own, believer, video, study, questions Pray for Biblical Foundations for Freedom (BFF) #156 which provides an update on preparation for BFF as well as a testimony of a Philippino pastor as to how the BFF website has been helpful to him. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften156.html Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften156.html Paul list the reasons why the extra work of forming outlines and creating podcasts are important. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften155.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften155.html Paul looks for the support team for his trip to India in September. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften154_India.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 10:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften154_India.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:00:00 EST Quality Biblical teaching on discipleship with slides translated from English into Swahili (Kiswahili) helps pastors, evangelists and church planters understand and develop the growth of the church. Hii semina ya uwanafunzi ilipewa kwa kikundi cha wachungaji wa kenya katika mwaka 2009 na kasisi paul bucknell imetafsiriwa kutoka kimombo kwa kiswahili, kimetolewa na Biblical foundations for Freedom pamoja na Manna Ministries Kenya. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Language/Swahili/Kdis00_2009_Seminar_Kiswahili.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Language/Swahili/Kdis00_2009_Seminar_Kiswahili.html Paul seeks prayer for those who Paul works with overseas. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften153.html Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften153.html Paul with photos reflects on the Romans and Building a Great Marriage seminars in Benin City, Nigeria http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften152_Nigeria.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften152_Nigeria.html Updates with pictures from the field as the Discipleship Training seminar on The Flow in Nairobi, Kenya (near Kasarani) went on. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften151_Kenya.html Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften151_Kenya.html The Countdown Begins! Preparations for Africa STM09 http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften150.html Sat, 30 May 2009 22:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften150.html Part 1/4 The Living Commentary on Romans 11:11-36. Tue, 12 May 2009 19:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_0_11-36_Introduction.html Romans 11:11-36 is the first of four parts to the Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). An overview for both Romans chapters 9-11 as well as more specifically Romans chapter 11. Romans, 11:11-36, Commentary, Salvation, Israel, Gentiles, Plan, "May it never be", 9-11, return, revival, Jews, disobedience, outline http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_0_11-36_Introduction.html Part 2/4 The Living Commentary on Romans 11:11-36 - Salvation's Great Plan. Tue, 12 May 2009 19:05:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_11-15_Israel.html Romans 11:11-15 is the second of four parts to the Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). Paul engages us by sharing how the Lord would do greater things through Israel upon her warm response. Romans, 11:11-15, Commentary, blessing, Israel, Gentiles, return, "May it never be", plan, revival, Jews, disobedience http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_11-15_Israel.html Part 3/4 Salvation's Great PlanThe Living Commentary on Romans 11:11-36. Tue, 12 May 2009 19:10:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_16-24_Grafted.html Romans 11:16-24 "The Gentiles engrafted onto Israel's Olive Tree" is the third of four parts to the BFF Romans 11:11-36 Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). Paul uses an image of a tree and grafting branches to better understand how God incoporates Jews and Gentiles together. Romans, 11:16-24, Commentary, engraft, Israel, Gentiles, tree, olive, return, broken off, Jews, faith, kindness, severity, 11:22. dispensationalism, progressive, classic http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_16-24_Grafted.html Part 4/4 Salvation's Great Plan on Romans 11:11-36. Tue, 12 May 2009 19:15:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_25-36_God-Plan.html Romans 11:25-36 "Some Gentiles and Israel Will be Saved" is the last of four parts to the BFF Romans 11:11-36 Living Commentary on Romans: Salvations's Great Plan (Romans 11:11-36). Paul reveals how he sees things happen in the end when God softens the Jews. This is God's great mystery that He has been carrying out all along despite Israel and Gentile's disobedience. Romans, 11:25-36, Commentary, saved, Israel, Gentiles, soften, heart, disobedience, despite, Lord, returns, timing, 11:34-36, wisdom, God http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/NT/Pauline/Romans/Romans10-11/Romans11_25-36_God-Plan.html Discipleship, Restoration, new, salvation, life, Lives, conversion, Process, sanctification, diagram The Restoration Process and the New Life Tue, 05 May 2009 20:50:00 EST The restoration of our lives is best seen as a discipleshp process. God does much to get us going but unless we think of the changes in our lives as ongoing, then we will not be good disciples of Christ. This article has a diagram which shows the different stages of the discipleship process. This is part 1 of 3. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/DiscipleshipConcepts/Restoration/Restoration02_Examination.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/DiscipleshipConcepts/Restoration/Restoration02_Examination.html Discipleship, Restoration, Lives, examine, heart, Process, sanctification, Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 7:21-23, diagram, sinful, hearts, reform, repentance Escaping our Sinful Hearts Tue, 05 May 2009 20:55:00 EST We cannot find complete restoration without a thorough examination of our hearts. This is the reason repentance must precede faith. This article examines Mark 7:21-23 to help us along in this discipleship process. This is part 2 of 3. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/DiscipleshipConcepts/Restoration/Restoration01_Process.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/DiscipleshipConcepts/Restoration/Restoration01_Process.html Discipleship, Restoration, Lives, work, Process, sanctification, chart, path, diagram, sinful, confession, baptism, Matthew 28:18-20 Transformation from indulging oneself to serving others. Tue, 05 May 2009 20:58:00 EST We should expect changes in our lives due to Christ's indwelling. The Spirit of God reveals to us what these changes will be. This article provides basic instruction on how to work with the Spirit of God in this sanctifying work. This is part 3 of 3 of Restoration of Our Lives named 'An Ongoing Work.' http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/DiscipleshipConcepts/Restoration/Restoration03_Ongoing.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/DiscipleshipConcepts/Restoration/Restoration03_Ongoing.html Thanks! Share 5 great things that recently happened. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften148.html Sat, 02 May 2009 22:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften148.html Describes Paul and Hugo's preparations for Africa trip in June: Nigeria and Kenya http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften146-Africa.html Sat, 28 Mar 2009 17:04:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2009/prayoften146-Africa.html Paul J. Bucknell Witnessing: How to Share the Gospel with Others If you want to learn how to witness in our modern society, this podcast is for you. We first train you to understand what new life is through a Bible study in 1 Peter and then Paul shares how he has learned to share the Gospel with others over these many years. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Evangelism-HowTo/Evangelism_Podcast.html Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:00:00 EST 00:46:51 witness, podcast, evangelize, new birth, How, share, Gospel, Bible study, evangelism, 1 Peter, 1:23-25, share the Gospel, born again, convert, describe, spiritual, life, method Paul J. Bucknell witness, evangelize, new birth, How, share, Gospel, evangelism, share the Gospel, born again, convert, describe, method Witnessing: How to Share the Gospel with Others Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:10:00 EST Paul reflects on evangelism and witnessing in today's world and introduces a podcast on witnessing. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Evangelism-HowTo/Evangelism_New-Life.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Evangelism-HowTo/Evangelism_New-Life.html Paul J. Bucknell walk, Beach, browse, how, pornography, enjoy, beauty, lust, censor, web, pages, sexy, beautiful, google, safesearch, insight, precaution, preferences Learning how to enjoy God's beauty when viewing the web (browsing) Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:50:00 EST Special advice for refraining from lusts on our walks is adapted for safe viewing on the web. We give practical suggestions but focus on how to protect your eyes during sudden sexy sights. Part 3 of 3. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Overcomer/Lusts/Beach03_Safe-web.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Overcomer/Lusts/Beach03_Safe-web.html Paul J. Bucknell walk, God, goal, Beach, advice, specific, Learn, how, pornography, enjoy, beauty, lust, censor, guide, thoughts, sexy, beautiful, action, plan Learning how to enjoy God's beauty without falling into lust Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:40:00 EST This is part 2 of 3 which presents specific advice which one can take when confronted with sights that stir up one's lusts so that you can enjoy your walk! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Overcomer/Lusts/Beach02_Advice.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Overcomer/Lusts/Beach02_Advice.html Paul J. Bucknell walk, Beach, Learn, how, pornography, enjoy, beauty, lust, censor, web, pages, sexy, beautiful, eyes, control, problems Learning how to enjoy God's beauty without falling into lust Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:30:00 EST Overcome lusts so you can enjoy your walk and view web pages! Stay sexually pure. If you as a man are having problems controlling your eyes when walking down the street or in a classroom, then the this article will bring help. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Overcomer/Lusts/Beach01_Temptation.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Overcomer/Lusts/Beach01_Temptation.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Obtaining Hope from Depression is part 2 of 12 that helps us obtain hope for depression that a person might face in his or her life. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, hope, start, testimony, discouragement, suicide, solution, Jesus, overcome, steps, God, Romans 10:11-13 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:50:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/02_Hope-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/02_Hope-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Emotions, Feelings and Depression is part 3 of 12 that clarifies how and why a person does not need to follow his or her emotions into depression. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, feelings, emotions, give in, struggle, surge, despair, responder, God, overcome, interact, Hebrews 5:14, senses, amplifier, strong Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:51:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/03_Emotions-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/03_Emotions-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Gaining Discernment of Depression is part 4 of 12 that helps identify and improve our perceptions which influence our susceptibility to depression. Learn also how we can train our mind senses. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, problem, perception, distort, discouragement, cause, solution, God, overcome, reality, solid food, described, can't, handle it, anymore, I'm, failure, feel, so, alone Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:52:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/04_Discernment-Depression-Hope.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/04_Discernment-Depression-Hope.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity The Downward Cycle of Depression Linked to the Root Problem is part 5 of 12 that shows the root cause of depression normally stems from some form of disobedience. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, problem, disobedience, laundry, behind, discouragement, cause, solution, God, overcome, problem, avoid, blame, criticism, grows, cycle, downward Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:53:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/05_Cause-Cycle-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/05_Cause-Cycle-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity The 5 Ds: The Path of Disobedience is part 6 of 12 that shows how a depression cycle progresses from bad to worse. Hope comes from recognizing each stage and how to handle its temptation. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity. Paul J. Bucknell depression, despair, dejection, hope, disobedience, cycle, path, defeat, stages, God, overcome, steps, defensive, blame, chart, Ds Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:54:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/06_Path5D-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/06_Path5D-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Finding Hope to Combat Depression is part 7 of 12 which provides three lessons on overcoming depression from the way Jesus responded to that dark, dark night. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, resignation, give in, give up, Jesus, God's will, failure, success, best, endurance, God, faith, steps, Luke 22:42-44, 1 Cor 10:13 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:55:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/07_Jesus-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/07_Jesus-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sharpening our shield is part 8 of 12 shows through Ephesians 6:16 how truth helps a person overcome depression. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, truth, biblical, Ephesians, 6:16, Eph, flaming, missile, faith, temptations, Word of God, overcome, fight, shield, depressed, chemicals, therapy, antidepressants Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:56:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/08_Shield-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/08_Shield-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Rebuilding the Foundation of Hope is part 9 of 12 which clarifies the importance of establishing trust and faith to overcome depression for the long term. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, trust, faith, repentance, belief, confidence, resigned, control, discouragement, mindset, wrongs, Satan, overcome, steps, prayer Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:57:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/09_Foundation-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/09_Foundation-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Deepening Our Trust, part 10 of 12, shows the important role of our trust through how Moses fought a problem of depression in Exodus 5 because his dreams were broken and he faced failure. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, trust, repentance, Exodus, discouragement, 5:22-23, Moses, confidence, God, overcome, develop, healing, role, temptation Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:58:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/10_Trust-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/10_Trust-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Two Truths Needed to Heal Depression, part 11 of 12, shows how two truths are critical to know and embrace in order to overcome depression. Do you know what they are or how they help? 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, truths, major, biblical, heal, power, care, Job's example, solution, God, overcome, steps, Satan, evil, pays attention, details Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:59:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/11_Truths-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/11_Truths-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity The Cycle of Deliverance for Depression, part 12 of 12, provides a five point summary on the steps to overcome Depression. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, cycle, deliverance, advice, doubt, cause, solution, God, overcome, steps, give up, evil one, confession, repentance, prayer, truth Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/12_Deliverance-Depression.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/12_Deliverance-Depression.html Lesson #9 Overcoming Depression: Adopting God's Hope: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Looking for relief from depression or find a cure to help the depressed? 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' carefully examines the root sources for depression from a Biblical perspective. If a person avoids dealing with the sources of depression, his or her depression will continue to disturb one's life. Learn how to overcome depression, and you can bring God's hope into your soul and others! Depression in the News is part 1 of 12 that describes depression in today's society. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell depression, hope, news, biblical, advice, discouragement, antidepressant, analysis, God, overcome, prescription, counsel, physical, Psalm 125:1, lithium, hype Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:45:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/01_Depression-News.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/01_Depression-News.html Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #9 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity This podcast shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome depression and discouragement and find God's hope. 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' is the ninth lesson in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Looking for relief from depression or find a cure to help the depressed? 'Adopting God's Hope, Overcoming Depression' carefully examines the root sources for depression from a Biblical perspective. If a person avoids dealing with the sources of depression, his or her depression will continue to disturb one's life. Learn how to overcome depression, and God will use you to bring His hope into your soul and others! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_09_Depression/Podcast_Depression-Hope.html Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:30:00 EST 01:01:29 podcast, depression, video, m4a, hope, news, biblical, advice, discouragement, antidepressant, analysis, God, overcome Paul J. Bucknell The Flow - Podcast: Observing God's Pattern of Growth in the Church - Overview from 1 John 2:12-14 This podcast on The Flow shows how Christians grow, how to detect where they are in their spiritual growth and what they need for further spiritual growth. The power of this presentation is in the overall view of the whole Christian life, and its use of a familiar analogy to help us apply it to our spiritual lives. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/FLOW/Flow-1John/Flow-1John_Podcast.html Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST 01:01:51 podcast, m4a, The Flow, Flow, spiritual, growth, life, 1 John 2:12-14, Christian, living, how, process, church, diagram, lives, questions, study Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #7 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity This podcast shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome lust and embrace the much more nobler way of God's love. Embracing God's Love: Overcoming Lust is the seventh lesson in the Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Lusts can seem overwhelming, but this podcast step by step reveals biblical truths that show how you can overcome strong desires with God's strength. Listen and see how you can live out God's love rather than consuming your energies on your flesh! This podcast shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome lust and embrace the much more nobler way of God's love. Embracing God's Love: Overcoming Lust is the seventh lesson in the Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Lusts can seem overwhelming, but this podcast step by step reveals biblical truths that show how you can overcome strong desires with God's strength. Listen and see how you can live out God's love rather than consuming your energies on your flesh! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_07_Lust/Podcast_Love-lust.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:30:00 EST 0:49:02 podcast, overcome, lusts, love, m4a, podcast, God, pornography, lust, biblical, truth, lost, discipleship, 2, want, desire, biblical Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #7 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A pdf handout that accompanies Discipleship Lesson #7, Overcoming Lust:Embracing God's Love A pdf handout that accompanies Discipleship Lesson #7, Overcoming Lust:Embracing God's Love http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Article/Discipling/D2/Discipleship2L07_Handout.pdf Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:35:00 EST pdf, handout, discipleship, overcome, D2, mediocrity, lust, integrity, greed, desires, sexual, lusts, freedoms Paul J. Bucknell pdf - Lesson #7 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Four work sheets can help you more carefully analyze what is needed to overecome your lusts. Embracing God's Love, Overcoming Lust is the seventh lesson in the Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Four work sheets can help you more carefully analyze what is needed to overecome your lusts. Embracing God's Love, Overcoming Lust is the seventh lesson in the Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_07_Lust/12_Lust-exercises1-4.html Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:40:00 EST exercise, worksheet, overcome, lust, desires, sexual, addicted, lusts, solutions, lustful, thoughts, values, responses, download Lesson #7 Overcoming Lust:Embracing God's Loves: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Too many Christians for too long have hung around in a pit of despair and retreat than have seen and displayed the power of God in their lives. Lusts have become so common among some believers that it is considered normal. Not! The Lord shows us how we must overcome such lusts in order to live out the Christ-like life of devotion to God and love toward one another. Lusts, after all, is just another form of selfism. This lesson on 'Embracing God's Love, Overcoming Lust' is the seventh in a series on "Reaching Beyond Mediocrity." Paul J. Bucknell lost, mediocrity, overcome, lust, integrity, greed, desires, sexual, deserves, lusts, freedoms, immorality, impurity, Ephesians 5:3-6, violence, sensual Sun, 04 Jan 2009 11:42:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_07_Lust/01_Lust-love.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_07_Lust/01_Lust-love.html Paul J. Bucknell free, bible, reading, bookmark, yearly, annual, chart, timeline, chronological, OT, NT, Old Testament, New Testament, pdf Thu, 01 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST Free downloadable and printable Bible reading bookmarks with Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT) chronological timeline charts on the back. Included are both traditional Bible book order and chronological Bible book order Bible reading record! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Bible/Bible-Reading-Bookmark.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Bible/Bible-Reading-Bookmark.html Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #5 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity This podcast, Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace, shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome anxiety and worry and possess God's precious peace. Anxiety can look impossible to handle but this podcast puts everything in perspective and shows how you with God's strength can handle. Listen and see how step by step to find God's peace! This podcast, Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace, shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome anxiety and worry and possess God's precious peace. Anxiety can look impossible to handle but this podcast puts everything in perspective and shows how you with God's strength can handle. Listen and see how step by step to find God's peace! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_05_Anxiety/Podcast_Anxiety-peace.html Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:00:00 EST 0:59:53 anxiety, peace, worry, m4a, podcast, overcome, D2, enable, step, steps, God, strength, find Lesson #5 Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Paul J. Bucknell anxiety, peace, worry, problem, overcome, D2, enable, step, steps, God, strength, find, anxious, level, relevant, security, layoff, solve, peace Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:31:00 EST Anxiety arises because of impossible situations but this lesson puts everything in perspective by showing how you can practically get God's strength to handle overwhelming situations. Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome worry and possess God's precious peace. Anxiety arises because of impossible situations but this lesson puts everything in perspective by showing how you can practically get God's strength to handle overwhelming situations. Overcoming Anxiety: Possessing God's Precious Peace shares how the truth enables God's people to overcome worry and possess God's precious peace. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_05_Anxiety/1_Anxiety-peace.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_05_Anxiety/1_Anxiety-peace.html Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #2 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A podcast that helps believers see why they end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives. You can begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. A podcast that helps believers see why they end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives. You can begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/Podcast_Choices.html Sun, 09 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST 0:44:04 hope, establish, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, podcast, BFF, fear, confidence, Christian, believer, grow, God's word, Bible, scripture Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #2 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A pdf handout for Discipleship Lesson #2, Discovering Choices A pdf handout for Discipleship Lesson #2, Discovering Choices http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Article/Discipling/D2/Discipleship2_02_Handout.pdf Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST hope, establish, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, podcast, BFF, fear, confidence, Christian, handout Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #2 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A pdf exercise for Discipleship Lesson #2 that sharpen our understanding of the three confidence categories. Answer sheet on page 2. A pdf exercise for Discipleship Lesson #2 that sharpen our understanding of the three confidence categories. Answer sheet on page 2. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Article/Discipling/D2/D2L02_Exercise-Matches.pdf Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:05:00 EST hope, exercise, train, categories, sharpen, understanding, belief, confidence Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #2 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A pdf exercise for Discipleship Lesson #2 that shows us how our faith relates to the choices and decisions that we make. An extra sheet is on page 2 for further defintions. A pdf exercise for Discipleship Lesson #2 that shows us how our faith relates to the choices and decisions that we make. An extra sheet is on page 2 for further defintions. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Article/Discipling/D2/D2L02-Exercise_Definitions.pdf Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:08:00 EST exercise, faith, confidence, definitions, define, trust, counseling Paul J. Bucknell hope, choices, spiritual, growth, discipleship, 1 Peter, 1:3, 1:13, 1:21 Lesson #2 Discovering Choices: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST Why do believers end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives? You will begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the first part in the second lesson of Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. This is a foundational lesson that leads to significant improvement in our lives. Why do believers end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives? You will begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the first part in the second lesson of Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. This is a foundational lesson that leads to significant improvement in our lives. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/1-Choices.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/1-Choices.html Paul J. Bucknell faith, battlefield, spiritual, growth, discipleship, victory, 1 John 2:14, strong, word of God, evil one, hopelessness Lesson #2 Discovering Choices: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:10:00 EST Victory on the Battlefield, the second part of the second lesson Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, helps us see the faith that we need to have and the importance this faith has upon our spiritual growth. Victory on the Battlefield, the second part of the second lesson Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, helps us see the faith that we need to have and the importance this faith has upon our spiritual growth. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/2-Battlefield.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/2-Battlefield.html Paul J. Bucknell hope, evaluation, self-evaluation, spiritual, growth, development, exercise Lesson #2 Discovering Choices: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST Processing the Spiritual Growth Self-Evaluation Exercise Sheet, the third part of the second lesson Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, helps analyze the personal growth self-evaluation sheet so that one can see a person's strong areas as well as areas that God is interested in developing. Processing the Spiritual Growth Self-Evaluation Exercise Sheet, the third part of the second lesson Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, helps analyze the personal growth self-evaluation sheet so that one can see a person's strong areas as well as areas that God is interested in developing. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/3-Evaluation.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/3-Evaluation.html Paul J. Bucknell path, life, overview, spiritual, growth, discipleship, righteous Lesson #2 Discovering Choices: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:40:00 EST Gaining an Overview of the Situation, the fourth part in the second lesson of Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, points out the beauty of the path of life and how this second level focuses on obtaining the fullness of Christ in our lives now! Gaining an Overview of the Situation, the fourth part in the second lesson of Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, points out the beauty of the path of life and how this second level focuses on obtaining the fullness of Christ in our lives now! http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/4-Path.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/4-Path.html Paul J. Bucknell confidence, choice, spiritual, growth, discipleship, faith, Mark 5:25-28, hemorrhage, devices, idols, John 10:10, lost, hope, trapped Lesson #2 Discovering Choices: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:50:00 EST Three Choices, the fifth part of the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, presents the three choices that we choose in any given situation and how our choices reveal what we really believe. Three Choices, the fifth part of the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, presents the three choices that we choose in any given situation and how our choices reveal what we really believe. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/5-Choices.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/5-Choices.html Paul J. Bucknell exercise, hope, matches, spiritual, growth, discipleship, make, definition, define, vices, insecurity, faithful, self-ambitious, distortions Lesson #2 Discovering Choices: Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:55:00 EST Sharpening the Mind, the sixth part of the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, provides two exercises to help build discernment necessary to understand and deal with our spiritual problems. Sharpening the Mind, the sixth part of the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, provides two exercises to help build discernment necessary to understand and deal with our spiritual problems. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/6-Sharpening.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_02_Choices/6-Sharpening.html Paul J. Bucknell Lesson #2 of Discipleship Level 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A podcast that helps believers see why they end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives. You can begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. A podcast that helps believers see why they end up with mediocre and dull lives rather than Christ-filled lives. You can begin to see the reason for this in Discovering Choices, the second lesson in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series. Learn how our choices are related to our hope and confidence. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_03_Strength/Podcast_Strength.html Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST 0:48:31 hope, establish, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, podcast, BFF, fear, confidence, Christian, believer, grow, God's word, Bible, scripture Paul J. Bucknell Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Establishing Hope, the first of ten lessons in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, shows the importance of hope and how to gain a strong confidence in the Word of God so we can move onto the third level of discipleship. Establishing Hope, the first of ten lessons in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, shows the importance of hope and how to gain a strong confidence in the Word of God so we can move onto the third level of discipleship. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Podcast_Hope.html Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:50:00 EST 0:53:29 hope, establish, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, podcast, BFF, fear, confidence, Christian, believer, grow, God's word, Bible, scripture Paul J. Bucknell Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity A pdf handout for Lesson #1, Establishing Hope A pdf handout for Lesson #1, Establishing Hope http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Article/Discipling/D2/Discipleship2_01_Handout.pdf Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST hope, establish, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, podcast, BFF, fear, confidence, Christian, handout Paul J. Bucknell Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:05:00 EST hope, establish, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, podcast, confidence, Christian, believer, grow, God, Bible, scripture Establishing Hope, part 1/4, the first of ten lessons in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, shows the importance of hope and how to gain a strong confidence in God's Word so we can move onto the third level of discipleship. Establishing Hope, part 1/4, the first of ten lessons in the Discipleship 2: Reaching Beyond Mediocrity series, shows the importance of hope and how to gain a strong confidence in God's Word so we can move onto the third level of discipleship. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Establish_Hope.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Establish_Hope.html Paul J. Bucknell spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, understand, seed, new life, stages, flow, The Flow, grow, analogy, chart Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:10:00 EST Understanding Spiritual Growth, part 2/4 of the Discipleship 2 Establishing Hope series, gives a good overview of the whole process of spiritual growth from the beginning of spiritual growth to full maturity. Understanding Spiritual Growth, part 2/4 of the Discipleship 2 Establishing Hope series, gives a good overview of the whole process of spiritual growth from the beginning of spiritual growth to full maturity. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Spiritual-Growth.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Spiritual-Growth.html Paul J. Bucknell hope, level, spiritual, growth, discipleship, intermediate, stages, purpose, intimacy, confidence, The Flow, 1 John 2 Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:30:00 EST Path of Discipleship, part 3/4 of Lesson #1 Establishing Hope, shows and explains The Flow, three discipleship levels as one progresses into spiritual maturity. Path of Discipleship, part 3/4 of Lesson #1 Establishing Hope, shows and explains The Flow, three discipleship levels as one progresses into spiritual maturity. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Path_Discipleship.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Path_Discipleship.html Paul J. Bucknell hope, spiritual, growth, discipleship, strengthen, fear, expectation, motivation, give up, chart, diagram, Psalm 119, worry Discipleship Level 2 - Reaching Beyond Mediocrity Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:40:00 EST Strengthening our Hope, part 4/4 of Lesson #1 Establishing Hope, shows how we step by step gain a strong confidence in the Word of God so that we can grow strong in our spiritual lives. Strengthening our Hope, part 4/4 of Lesson #1 Establishing Hope, shows how we step by step gain a strong confidence in the Word of God so that we can grow strong in our spiritual lives. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Strengthen_Hope.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Intermediate/D2_01_Hope/Strengthen_Hope.html Brother Jadav Listen how God set a drug pusher free. From drug supplier to a man filled with God's love. Jadav, a man from West Bengal in India, almost committed suicide, but God wonderfully rescued and changed him. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Testimonies/Testimony-Jadav.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:20:00 EST 0:12:05 no Bengali,testimony, English, drug, pusher, delivered, salvation, kids, railway, life, purpose Brother Jatin Listen how God set Jatin free from bad habits through a loving evangelist. Listen how God miracuously delivered Jatin from bad habits through a loving evangelist. Listen how God miracuously delivered Jatin, a man from West Bengal in India, from bad habits through a loving evangelist. http://foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Belief/Testimonies/Testimony-Jatin.html Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:00:00 EST 0:15:05 no Bengali, testimony, English, drugs, delivered, salvation, life purpose Special Prayer Bulletin on flood and persecution. "Never has there been anything like this in the last thirty years," describing the great outbreak of persecution across the state of Orissa. Now, millions are displaced because the change of a course of a large river due to a flood. Read more for details. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2008/prayoften135.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 22:53:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2008/prayoften135.html Special Prayer Bulletin on Orissa There is a special urgent situation that I want to report on but first let me share a praise item. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2008/prayoften134.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:53:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2008/prayoften134.html Please pray! Going to India on September 7th. Praise God we are on track for reaching one and a half million page views this year. Keep praying for a suitable building for a training institute in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2008/prayoften133.html Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:45:00 EST http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Help/TeamsF/Pray/Archives/Pray2008/prayoften133.html Sat, 7 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EST A Spiritually Balanced Life teaches how to live a Spirit-filled life in a busy modern world through discussing how planning, scheduling and spiritual disciplines are integrated together in the Christian life. The philosophy of ministry as well as many practical aspects such as calendars and resolving conflict are discussed. http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Scheduling/Scheduling_Podcast.html http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/Topics/Disciple/Scheduling/Scheduling_Podcast.html video, spiritual, balanced, life, Spirit-filled, busy, modern, world, scheduling