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Stepping into the Light: You’re a Christian, what now? is a great primer for the new adult Christian, as well as a devotional and inspiring Christian living guidebook.

Written by Diane L. Harris, the daughter of a South Bronx born Jew and a Jamaican-American ex-Episcopalian Jewish convert, Stepping into the Light is the fearless testimony of a former atheist who admits that while Christian salvation erases the threat of eternal damnation, becoming a Christian is not a magical pill for the ills of life on earth.

Combining curiosity, transparency, a gift for simplifying erudition and a palpable joy, Minister Diane explores the questions for God that inundated her as a “baby believer.”

With clarity and wielding a humble sense of humor, this woman of God leads the way to a down-to-earth relationship with a loving Messiah by answering such important questions as: What’s the meaning of salvation? Who do I become when I’m born again? Do I need to know about spiritual warfare? How is the Old Testament relevant to me as a Christian? What does the New Testament teach? What promises does God have for me? Can I contribute to the kingdom of God?

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Jan032009

Spiritual Weapon: Praises of God

This is a short and sweet Saturday night post. "Praises of God" is weapon number four in my 12/29/08 post, "W.E.A.P.O.N.S. of Spiritual Warfare".

I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth all they marvellous works.-Psalm 9:1 (KJV)

With all my heart I praise the Lord and with all that I am I praise his holy name.-Psalm 103:1 (CEV)

Hallelujah! Our purpose is to praise God, not exclusively with our mouths, but also in our daily actions. You may have heard that God loves our praises. Do you know, though, that praising God does more for us than it does for Him? It’s true: faith and fear cannot both live in one heart; praise and pessimism can't come out of the same mouth at the same time. So, the more we praise God, the stronger and fuller of joy we become.

How has praising God made you stronger?

Next: Offerings to God

(Photograph by Shirley B)

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Reader Comments (3)

Hey, Diane! This is my v-e-r-y favorite weapon. Praise also changes my attitude and my surroundings! Love it! Thanks for this!

January 3, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLynn Mosher

Oh Man! The more I surrender, the closer I get to Him, the more I want to praise Him with my whole heart! I did a few posts on Praising and Worshipping too this past week. Yes, we live to worship Him ALONE! He is Worthy of ALL our Praise! God Bless You!

January 5, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterrobin

Hi Diane,
Thanks for using my photo on your post, and thanks for a great post and blog!. Let's live lives of constant praise!!

January 5, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterShirley B

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