When Normal Is Not Enough

Karl Clauson, Author

21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 11)

Reason #11 – There is nothing scarier than questioning your spiritual transformation! People need to know that they truly know God…and that God knows them. I’ve run into hundreds of people who are scared to death about where they stand with God and what eternity will look like for them. Knowing that you know God …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 10)

Reason #10 – People are buying something that can’t be purchased! This one a little more obscure. I have a new term…”Time-share Jesus”. I was hanging out with some friends recently and talking about time-share sales techniques. They’re pros and know how the system is wired. At the end of the day, time-share is all …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 9)

Reason #9 – The best way to handle our enemies is to let them watch us trucking forward in victory with God! Do you know someone who wants you to fail? If you don’t it’s only because you haven’t met them yet…they are there! How do we deal with opposition? The worst enemies to have …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 8)

Reason #8 – Thrill is the only thing that can save our nation from collapse! We need a revolution! A spiritual revolution that alters our nation from the inside-out. There is no political ideology or secular leader who can save us from ourselves. In fact, there is no spiritual leader who can pull us up …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 7)

Reason #7 – Thrill can slip through our spiritual hands and many settle for status quo when “first love” living is still possible! Some believe that the coals of passion for God are naturally damped over time. Well they often are…but that doesn’t mean it’s OK! Never let the experiences of the masses dictate your …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 6)

Reason #6 – Thrill Killer (Satan) is willing to give us small victories as he waits for us to slide into “normal” living! I’ve seen it clearly in my own life. Satan doesn’t mind it if I get fired up for God on occasion…as long as he can again lull me into living the “normal” …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 5)

Reason #5 – There is not one political party or ideology that can rival the power, protection and joy found in the kingdom of God! Here’s a short Saturday blast… There’s one answer for our nations challenges…SPIRITUAL AWAKENING! This awakening will not be mistakable. It begins by being set apart to God before we set …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 4)

Reason #4 – People need a vision of God’s kingdom that transcends the pettiness, envy, apathy and the circumstantial depression of life without God! There is a picture painted by Jesus about God’s kingdom living that is vivid and almost hard to believe… “The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 3)

Reason #3 – Shame and guilt from a twisted “Christian” culture have left many believing that they are utter failures! Functional depression is all around us. People who feel unworthy and worthless is at epidemic levels. It’s easy to look at people and make false assumptions because honesty is too risky. I believe that we …

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21 Reasons for THRILL (Reason 2)

Reason #2 – Many empty Christ followers need to know that THRILL is only sustained with daily humility and dependence on God! It is possible to be radically transformed by God and return to a state of spiritual emptiness and spiritual independence. We can actually be very active doing things for God and all the …

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