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Time Off

Dennis Fletcher

“I asked the elders for some time off for prayer and fasting … they said I could skip lunch for the next two weeks.”
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The Facts and the Furious

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Making Space for the Spirit

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Praying that Makes a Difference

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Winged Enemies

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Your Church Is Too Safe and Other Reviews

A Contested Universe

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Cleaning House

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Invisible Needs

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Get Behind Me, Satan!

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My Unsought Calling

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The Bible's Remedies Against Satan's Devices

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Training for "One Pitch" Preachers

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Spiritual War Vets

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Spiritual Warfare Resources

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Not So Bad News

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Measuring What Matters

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Fighting the Good Fight

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Worship: Joyful Energy or Serious Reflection?

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The Measure of Service

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Unresolved Conflict

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Focusing on the Negative

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