Dr. Steve Greene
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This Test Will Reveal the Strength of Your Faith
Note: You can read this story in the August issue of Charisma magazine. To subscribe, click here. “It matters not how great the pressure is, only where the pressure lies. As long as the pressure does not come between me and my Savior, but presses me to Him, then the greater the pressure, the greater
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Only Imagine
Today I remember a friend who, for years, wanted to play a Hammond B-3 organ. This powerful electric instrument is coveted by churches and jazz musicians alike. My friend’s imagination allowed him to picture himself tap dancing on the pedals and navigating the keys with Spirit-fueled excellence. I saw only one problem with his deep
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Why Social Distancing Runs Counter to God’s Heart
After my parents divorced, I chose to live with my father when he remarried. I don’t remember all the particulars, but I knew it was what I must do. The first few mornings of life with my stepmother were very important. I watched as she prepared to leave the house for work. On her way
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How COVID-19 Has Taught Us to Trust God in a Chaotic Season
When the COVID-19 pandemic had just been declared, I saw a report about mothers who used music to encourage their children to wash their hands more often and for longer periods of time. One mom had her kiddos sing the restaurant-standard happy birthday song while they washed their hands. They had to scrub for the
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Keeping Our Distance From Each Other Is Not the Will of the Father
After my parents divorced, I chose to live with my father when he remarried. I don’t remember all the particulars, but I knew it was what I must do. The first few mornings of life with my step-mother were very important. I watched as she prepared to leave the house for work. On her way
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7 Things Leaders Can Do From Home to Serve
Uncertainty seems likely to be certain for at least the next few months. It’s even difficult to stir excitement about a vision for anything past Easter. But effective leaders respond to crises with a firm resolve to move forward. We know that our response determines the destiny of our team. We know that excellent leadership
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Remember This Biblical Principle When All Seems Hopeless
Just after Paul, Silas and other prisoners had been singing and praising in a Roman prison in Philippi, the earth quaked in a somewhat unexplainable fashion, and the prisoners were freed. Rather than run, Paul and Silas seemed to tarry in place. The Bible repeats this principle often: “Serve where you are; move when the
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Pray While You Wash
I saw a news report about mothers who use music to encourage their children to wash their hands more often and for longer periods of time. One mom had her kiddos sing the restaurant-standard-happy-birthday-song while they wash their hands. They must wash for the full length of time required to sing the song. I wonder
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The Purpose of Repurposing Everything You Do
I wasn’t good at math in high school. I didn’t want to learn how to add and multiply letters. My early training in marketing taught me that 1 + 2 = 5 or maybe 7. I understood that! Synergy is a powerful tool for multiplying the effectiveness of a brand or to propagate a message.
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How to Make the Most of Your Podcast Interview
Over the last few years, I’ve conducted over 1,000 podcast interviews. Hosts of thousands of shows conduct thousands of interviews every day. The podcast industry continues to grow, and many more thought leaders are participating on one or both sides of podcast interviews. For a podcast to gain a loyal audience, it takes both sides
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Why All You Have to Do in Jesus Is Abide
What some call the largest vine in the world grows at Hampton Court Palace in London. This “Great Vine,” as it is called, was planted in 1768 and now produces an average of 600 pounds of black dessert grapes every year. People wondered why the vine grew so large and produced so much fruit. After
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Why You Need to Pray in Tongues More
Bob Yandian, pastor and excellent Bible teacher, taught me a spiritual lesson I’ve never forgotten. In one of his powerful teachings, he spoke about bad days and the things that happen through the normal pace of life. He spoke about the full armor of God and how often we head into our work day only
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How to Be Certain That God Is Guiding Your Steps
We can tell a lot about a person by looking at their feet. Some of us pay closer attention to feet than others. I learned to take note of my feet from my golden retriever, my grandson and my cat. I noticed all three of them watched my feet when I came through the house.
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4 Book Friday
Here are 4 books recommended during the Greenelines podcast this week. Recommended by Jessica Newsome Click here to listen to her podcast How to Thrive After Your Kids Leave Home IT’S HAPPENING! You weren’t always sure you’d get here, but the kids grew up and are surviving—more or less successfully. But what now?! If you’re
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What’s the Hurry?
Jack may have been nimble and quick, but did he help people? He may have been able to jump over candlesticks, but could he stoop down to pull someone up? The challenge we all face is the need for speed. We rush through this to get to that. Some speed date, speed read and build
