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Equipping YOU in naturally supernatural discipleship and mission! Alex & Hannah Absalom give you biblical, practical, and simple training, based out of their combined over 50 years of ministry experience.
Every week we publish The Seedhead - featuring free practical coaching and everyday inspiration from others who live out a Spirit empowered lifestyle. Visit dandelionresourcing.com/newsletter to sign up!
Every week we publish The Seedhead - featuring free practical coaching and everyday inspiration from others who live out a Spirit empowered lifestyle. Visit dandelionresourcing.com/newsletter to sign up!
Bible Brunch for Unchurched Kids
*How a worn-out Mom turned from focusing on herself to impacting neighborhood kids with the Gospel*
- Have you ever felt too pooped to serve Jesus?
- Do your responsibilities weigh you down and inhibit mission?
- Are you overwhelmed by the seeming complexity of ‘doing something missional’?
Michelle is part of Garden Church, where we belong and serve, and in this video she tells Hannah how God met her in all three of these areas and turned things around in an amazing way.
Feeling challenged by the Holy Spirit to do something simple, local, and involving her own children, she found herself teaching the Bible (and providing food!) to all sorts of otherwise unchurched children in her community.
This is a fun testimony - and one that is characterized by simplicity, repeatability, and the Spirit’s empowering.
All of which means, you might find yourself inspired to do something in your place of mission that similarly reflects these values, even if you’re called to reach a different demographic.
This is a great little video to share wisely to inspire and encourage your church family.
**Where to find more:**
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- Have you ever felt too pooped to serve Jesus?
- Do your responsibilities weigh you down and inhibit mission?
- Are you overwhelmed by the seeming complexity of ‘doing something missional’?
Michelle is part of Garden Church, where we belong and serve, and in this video she tells Hannah how God met her in all three of these areas and turned things around in an amazing way.
Feeling challenged by the Holy Spirit to do something simple, local, and involving her own children, she found herself teaching the Bible (and providing food!) to all sorts of otherwise unchurched children in her community.
This is a fun testimony - and one that is characterized by simplicity, repeatability, and the Spirit’s empowering.
All of which means, you might find yourself inspired to do something in your place of mission that similarly reflects these values, even if you’re called to reach a different demographic.
This is a great little video to share wisely to inspire and encourage your church family.
**Where to find more:**
Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.dandelionresourcing.com/newsletter
Subscribe to the UA-cam Channel: www.youtube.com/@dandelionresourcing/videos
The Naturally Supernatural Course: www.naturallysupernaturalcourse.com/
Where to find us on social media:
Instagram: alexabsalom
Facebook: naturallysupernatural
#naturallysupernatural #dandelionresourcing #evangelism #biblestudy #missional #missionalliving #holyspirit #gardenchurch
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Good stuff!!! Who does God want me to reach? Who are my neighbors? Co-Workers? Kids' school? Principle of the white field? Where are the fields white unto harvest? - John 4 Where is the lowest hanging fruit? Who would you like to see reached at this time? "If we do evangelism right, it builds relationships." "In the absence of a specific word from the Lord, look for the relational openness." "Obviously prayer is a big part of this." Ask God who. Let the Lord make it obvious. Next step: Pray about who it is we are called to reach in this season. Have conversations with spouse, friends, and partners on mission. Think and pray together who it would be fun to reach.
Happy Birthday! Sounds like it will be a helpful teaching.
these are great video you guys.., so encouraging and helpful.., especially :-) since we've been studying the character and roles of the Holy Spirit this summer and into the fall at our church. Just launching into spiritual gifts in the weeks ahead..., might borrow a story or two :-0 and definitely in agreement and love the reminders of the principles. Blessings on you guys!!
Alex and Hannah wonder if you could speak fear that causes one to not venture to what is unknow. Beautiful prayer Hannah could feel the heavness of God's presence that just opens up the mouth to speak and worship .
Thanks for this one! The illustration about the potential accident and leading with Romans 8 for this topic were very helpful for me. I normally think of that passage as times when I am overwhelmed with emotion and am not sure what to say (which I still think is true), but tying it in as a potential application of tongues makes sense. Also, the "worst case scenario" was very helpful. While that passage in 1 Corinthians 14 seems to say that a sensible word of prophecy is better for the church, and rightfully so, the potential for making up words to worship Jesus (as the worst case scenario) is a gospel-reminder to me. Even my most sensible words are akin to childish babbling and cooing when compared to the Holy Creator-King, and He nevertheless loves me so much. I was that way towards my own children, so how much more would my Heavenly Father be so towards me? So I am free to make something up. Perhaps a mash-up of "sing a new song" and "make a joyful noise?" lol
Thanks Asa. While we want to help folks use the Gifts of the Spirit responsibly, we also want people to feel that they can experiment, learn, and grow in them too. Good faith attempts are how all of us mature!
Thank you! This was helpful
I'm so glad!
In order to have everlasting life you absolutely must trust in the person and finished work of Christ alone for salvation 💕. This means that saving repentance is turning from unbelief to belief. You either believe that Jesus paid your sin debt in full or you don't.
Thank you both for these quick description videos! The way you phrased it ("motivating spirits" and "source code") were helpful in understanding. If the Spirit is all about lighting up the dark places in His people, then it would make sense for that light to be reflected/refracted through us. (assuming there is nothing "opaque" in our lives that would obstruct His light.) What do you think of the difference between the gift as it is mentioned in 1 Cor 12:10, and the general command you mentioned in 1 John 4:1-6? Is there a difference? I've assumed that the former was miraculously given insight and the latter is deduced or tested based upon our experience as God's children and the power of the Holy Spirit in all God's family. Could you shed some light on that for me? (Pun is absolutely intended. lol)
Hi Asa, I like your light analogy! Regarding the two texts, I'd suggest that as we mature in Christ, it often becomes harder to distinguish between the unction of the Spirit and what is godly Spirit-filled transformed living. There will be moments when we think, "wow, that was the Holy Spirit!", alongside moments where we process life through discernment and that seems more everyday. Both are functions of the Spirit at work in us, and both are to become more 'normal' in us as we mature in Christ.
I was being baptized in the Holy Spirit and a girl kept touching me and saying you are so hot and everything she touched me I felt like the Holy Spirit was leaving .He did not Leave me thank you Jesus, and the same girl gave me a vile and said it was annointing oil , as I drove home I felt like the Lord said throw it out and when I thew it out of my window on the way home I heard huge amount of screams. I said thank you Jesus.
Wow - just goes to show how important it is to be discerning
Bless you two and your ministry! You are a gift to your viewers. 🥰
Thank you so much!
Thankyou for telling uss this ,😮
Glad you found it helpful
Thank you for the update you guys - praying for you daily! I can't help but acknowledge the, perhaps, unprayed-for blessing of England advancing to the Euro finals to enhance your guilt-free watching! :) Love ya!
Wow, thank you SO very much - you are such an encouragement to us. Really appreciate your prayers. The Euros were a lot of fun (well, until that last 6 minutes of the final!)
Thank you both for being open to the Spirit's leadership in the encouragement of others! You are certainly correct that we will all have our own slimy pits at some point. Your update will be comforting in those times. (And I love that you are still using your humor... lightsabers and Chernobyl... lol!)
Thanks Asa. Glad you appreciated my excellent jokes 🤣
Thank you Alex and Hannah for being so real. Your way of handling the slimy pit builds my courage and faith. I will pray for all the things you've asked in the email. Praising God for the last day of radiation today! You are named, remembered and loved!
That is so kind of you - we are so appreciative of being named, remembered, and loved (what a great phrase!).
Thank you for sharing. You both remind me of this song "Ive still got joy in chaos, Ive got peace that makes no sense..." Grateful to God for the little ways he's reached you. We trust him for an overture. Love you both.
Thank you so much. So pleased that you picked up some joy!
There have been times during therapy sessions I will ask the Lord for help in what to say in a given situation and I will speak a word that resonates with the individuals heart and I'm always in awe. When that happens I thank the Lord for that word that was for that person spoken through me to bring light into their situation. Thank Alex and Hannah for prayer.
That is such a great practical application Norene. Wisdom from God is always going to be so liberating for those we serve!
Very helpful and practical. Thank you also for taking the time to simply ask God to help us walk in this gift of wisdom.
Thanks Asa! So glad you found this helpful. And yes, keeping asking God for that wisdom!
That's this work in a western context without becoming legalistic and in the long term does it really produce multiplication? My concern is that there is no Presence of God, and its very bad interpret the passages because of wrong theological backgrounds in a context of christians and catholics. The times when I tried we failed and people complained kindly, so I decided to go back to preach the gospel and teach others to do the same and the fruit has been better and the Holy Spirit moves with healings, deliverance, etc. I want to see an alternative way of doing the same
Hi Oscar, Yes, this does indeed work without becoming legalistic. Of course, people can misuse it, but that doesn't invalidate the tool. Our experience is that it's very focused on the presence of God, since the emphasis is on hearing what Jesus is saying to you. We've used this with lost friends and led them to the Lord as a direct result!
Very good points. Thanks for making the video.
Thanks for watching!
You are both so inspirational! Thank you for your God blessed insights as you navigate this chapter. Praying for peace and total healing. We love you!
We love you guys too! Thank you Debi 💕
Thank you for sharing this simple way of taking on spiritual warfare from an offensive posture! It has promoted me to think of Scripture memorization so that I am ready for the battle in times of peace.
I love that action step Lonnie. A friend strongly encouraged me to ask the Lord for some specific Scriptures to stand on in this time, and that has been enormously helpful. One thing I'm doing is mediating on one while in the radiation lab!
@@dandelionresourcing Thanks for sharing! I appreciate your encouragement. Lonnie
Thank you for sharing your battle with transparency. We can better stand with you and we can learn from your example. May the Lord grant healing quickly in Christ.
Amen! Thanks so much Charles, really appreciate your prayers.
Thank you Alex and Hannah for sharing your journey and your honest with yourself and God and others about your experience mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally. I appreciate you speaking to that sense of entitlement. I continue to pray God sustain you strengthen you and make your voice stronger, And the tighter you hold on to Him He holds on tighter to you. He has a purpose and a plan for you and He will see it to completion. You are loved.
Thank you so much Norene! We love and appreciate you, your friendship, and for being such a prayer warrior, including for us. 💕
Thank you for sharing your journey and insights with us. Praying God’s peace, wisdom and healing over you.
Thanks Debi - really appreciate this encouragement... and you & Kevin too!
Hi Alex, thank you for all that you do. I believe there's more to be done and to that end the Lord will preserve you- This is my confession, the power of God is at work in you, its effecting a healing and bringing about a cure. I pray your heart is preserved, your faith is kept, your gaze is on Jehovah Rapha. And finally, kindly permit to suggest something I always tell friends trusting God for supernatural healing (I do) - look for testimonies of people who were supernaturally healed from the same diagnosis or something similar and keep it before your eyes day in day out. God bless you Dandelion resources -love you, from Nigeria.
Thank you so much for your message, and your prayers. Yes and Amen to them! And 100% agree about the power of testimony, that is such a powerful way to build and sustain faith. Thank you!
I seem to recall David Hathaway was healed of throat cancer and continues his ministry to this day - a wonderful testimony that God can do it again.
Thank you for the testimony - that is always encouraging!
Thanks so much for your testimony! We will join you in prayer. My wife and I experienced cancer as well. By the. grace of God, we are cancer free. In addition, our daughter is starting as a nursing intern at MD Anderson a cancer treatment center so I found this helpful to share with them both from personal experience as a family of cancer survivor and vocation.
So positive to hear of your testimony - God is good!
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Praying for you Alex, and your family - for strength, courage, financial provision and open doors to make Jesus' name known inspite of this.
Thanks so much Priska
Praying for you Alex! I am grateful for yours and Hannah's example of outward and upward focus as a redemptive focus. Thank you for your balanced approach to it all.
Thanks Asa!
This is beautiful, thank you for sharing this. Love you family from South Africa
Thank you so much! And we both love South Africa - sending you love back!
I really needed this. I’m so glad your video came up 💕
Thanks so much!
I appreciate the helpful framework here and the reality that I often feel that you put words to... "we don't 100% know, but let's take a risk..." When it comes down to it, I'd rather fall down or make a mess in faith, than standing on my feet by my own logic or strength.
Thanks Asa. You're right to say that we're not going to get all this 100% 'right', as all of us are on a journey of maturation in using the gifts of the Spirit.
2:21 so blessed by this teaching
Thanks Ellen!
This is awesome! Thank y’all so much for sharing this encouraging video! God bless y’all always! Much love and prayers for y’all 🙏🏼❤️🔥
Thank you so much - we receive your love and prayers!
Cool Shirt Alex
Oh, thank you so much for this. I'm so thankful this popped up on my homepage. God bless ♥️
That's so cool to hear - glad this was helpful to you!
This is awesome!
Yes - we agree, so cool!
Beautiful time with the Lord - The lingering before Him - filled with hope and an amazing sense of His love Thank you for this beautiful meditation.
Thanks so much Norene 💕
Thank you so much for this
Our pleasure - so glad it's helpful!
Hi! I'm an ex-Muslim from Algeria who met the Lord almost 2 years ago now. I don't know any Christians from my hometown because the Christian community here is heavily persecuted (and it's extra dangerous to be an ex-Muslim Christian for both myself and the church that would receive me here in Algeria) but I just had it on my mind to look into prayer walks. I think I'll secretly go around town and pray for my neighborhood first then expand the radius. Whatever happens to me, I'll try to do my part to leave a better place for the baby Christians that are coming soon because I genuinely feel God is doing a great thing in my country and I'm not that special to be the last one to be called. So might as well make things a bit easier for whoever is coming after me. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you for your message - so sorry that we missed this when you posted it. But this comes with love and prayers as you bravely represent Jesus in such a challenging context. May Jesus give you both boldness and wisdom in knowing when and how to share about Him. 🙏
Not only helpful to hear people reiterate that there's no magic formula, but to hear your son share this from college is awesome. Discipling someone in college that has a situation with someone who is functionally epileptic around certain people, major oppression & PTSD, so sharing this video with her & others to share to encourage them as they enter in to helping this other lady. Thank you, Absalom's!
Thanks for your positive feedback. So glad you found it helpful - praying those you share it with see breakthrough too!
Very helpful concise descriptions of each. I've come across these before and they proved helpful, maybe even essential in discipling. But you've broadened my sense of focus and purpose for each space. And most importantly, what was missing in my previous list was an articulation of the Divine space. It was there, but unarticulated. I can already see how that will help! Thanks so much!
Thanks Jesse! I also think adding in the Divine Context is a helpful addition to this framework. Hope all is well with you mate!
So good! I’m going to try this in my youth group leading. The discipline stuff is something I struggle with, but I can lean into God and let him speak to them. And me! Thanks guys.
That's so good to hear. You're right to keep leaning into the Lord on this.
Loved this Alex, the anology of the Roman shield and moving together as one under our Lord Jesus.
Yes, it's an amazing insight from the text!