Chris Yeager Writes Blog

Poetry: The Thorn in My Side

The Thorn in My Side A gentle prick in my holy veneer Piercing where no eye can see Ignoring the pain with a candy smile The thorn in my side is me Pain and grief and shame pour in Self-mutilation with the sharp point of sin Sinful desires rise once again Leading to…

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December 17, 2012

American Society and Culture, Poetry, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

brokenness, Christianity, Devotions, forgiveness, Grace, Holiness, humility, mercy, Relying on God, Sin, Thorn

Ideas on Spiritual Transformation

Ideas on Spiritual Transformation This is a paper I wrote for a graduate course on spiritual transformation and would love to get some insight.

cdyeagerwrites

November 15, 2012

Spiritual Transformation

Acting Out Our Faith: Real Power

Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, and all the people, both high and low, gave him their attention and exclaimed, “This man is the divine power known as the Great Power.” They followed…

cdyeagerwrites

October 1, 2012

American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

Devotions, humility, Love, Power, Spiritual discipline

Acting Out Our Faith: Taking the Word

Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. – Acts 8:4 The devil does not give up easily. He is pride personified and will not stop his rebellion against God. He incites and manipulates and connives to work against the kingdom of God and he worked hard to squash this new move…

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August 12, 2012

Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

Devotions, Faith, God’s Word, Meeting God, Provision, Relying on God, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

Acting Out Our Faith: Lead With Forgiveness

While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep. – Acts 7:59-60 (NIV) I don’t know about you, but forgiveness is not always the first thing on…

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July 16, 2012

Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

Christianity, Devotions, forgiveness, Grace, Love, mercy, Righteousness, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

Acting Out Our Faith: We Must Obey God

Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men! The God of our fathers raised Jesus from the dead–whom you had killed by hanging him on a tree. God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might give repentance and forgiveness of sins to Israel.…

cdyeagerwrites

July 1, 2012

American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

Christianity, Devotions, Obedience, Relying on God, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

Acting Out Our Faith: Influence That Matters

As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. – Acts 5:15 (NIV) I don’t know about you, but the only thing of any use my shadow has ever done is…

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June 12, 2012

Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation, The Sleeping Habits of Daughters and Other Fatherly Observations

Christianity, Devotions, Excellence, Holiness, Jesus, Relying on God, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth

Acting Out Our Faith: Speaking About Jesus

Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a cripple and are asked how he was healed, then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name…

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May 29, 2012

American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

Boldness, Devotions, Faith, Relying on God, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth, Talking about Jesus, Testimony, Wisdom

Acting Out Our Faith: A Different Kind of Currency

Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Taking him by the right hand, he helped him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong. He jumped to his feet and began to walk. Then…

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May 23, 2012

American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

blessing, Devotions, healing, Provision, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth, Thanksgiving

Acting Out Our Faith: What Shall We Do?

“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in…

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May 4, 2012

American Society and Culture, Devotions, Spiritual Formation, Spiritual Transformation

Baptized, Christianity, Inspiration, Jesus, Relying on God, Salvation, Spiritual discipline, Spiritual Growth