Deacon Doug

Preacher, Revivalist, Retreat Master, Spiritual Direction, Motivational Speaker.

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Do you call yourself a 'dynamic believer'?


My personal journey with God began through my wife’s family and friends, where I first encountered His love in a transformative way. It was here that I began to see Jesus as more than just a figure in history. He became present in my daily life—right here, in the "playground" of life. Jesus is contagious, spreading a spiritual epidemic of hope and enthusiasm, stirring hearts to spread the Gospel.

This contagious Gospel is not just words; it creates a dynamic, life-changing relationship with Christ. By sharing the love of God, we grow spiritually. As we encounter Jesus, we are invited to "catch" what He has—healing, joy, peace—and be transformed. Imagine Jesus standing beside you, smiling, and saying, “Tag—you’re it.” Now, the question is: what are you contagious with?

- Are you contagious with hope?
- Are you contagious with joy?
- Are you contagious with love?
- Are you contagious with peace?
- Are you contagious with the Holy Spirit?

To be dynamic believers, we ask God to make us potent, filled with power to impact the world. We pray for a faith that is infectious, that spreads from person to person, igniting hearts with love, joy, and hope. We pray that God stirs up an excitement in us so profound that we can’t wait to share it with others, proclaiming the light of the world—Jesus, our Redeemer, who leads us to eternal life.

Let’s follow God into this new creation He has prepared for us.

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Make a Friend – Be a Friend – Bring a Friend to Jesus

In Acts 1:1-11, Luke describes the final appearance of Jesus. As Jesus ascends, He doesn’t leave us alone—He shares in God's power and sends us the Holy Spirit. Luke’s message is clear: 'Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again'. Jesus calls us, His disciples, to continue His mission, spreading the Gospel to every corner of the world.

The early Christians understood this well. Their lives were rooted in sacrificial love—personal, relational, and expecting nothing in return. Evangelization became the ultimate expression of love, helping others find the best way to live: knowing Jesus, who is the source of new life. They knew that Heaven is real and that God is still in the business of performing miracles today.

As believers, our call is to become contagious with God’s love and grace, spreading it in our unique way. Like them, we too have a story to tell:

- Before Christ (BC), our lives may have been marked by struggle and emptiness.
- After Christ (AC), we are transformed, filled with joy, hope, and healing.

We ask God to help us become 'gifted givers of His grace and mercy, to lead others toward Him and eternal life. Because of our dynamic and intimate friendship with Jesus, we are filled with His Spirit, ready to share the living water of hope and joy.

Remember this central question: 'What is your story? Every child of God should have a story about how He touched your life. We should be contagious with His love, peace, and wisdom.

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In Ephesians 1:17-23, Paul speaks of Christ’s exaltation—how Jesus, seated at God’s right hand, is not just an object of worship but the source of our new creation. Christ empowers us with His authority, sending us out to continue His mission. His abiding presence strengthens us to live in ways that attract others to Him.

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It’s time for us to make a new beginning. To lay down our personal strength, ideas, and agendas, and receive God’s compassion. We must empty ourselves, allowing Him to fill us with more of His Spirit.

Our God is a God of second chances and new beginnings. He fills us with hope and possibilities. Many are hungry for a fresh encounter with God—a true turnaround that transforms lives. Let the signs of your obedience inspire others, making your love for Christ contagious.

In Revelation 21, John describes the City of God, where the earthly and heavenly church merge. God’s presence fills everything. This vision reminds us to stay under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

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John 14:23-29: The Power of Love

In John’s farewell message, Jesus speaks of peace—a peace that comes from rightly ordering our lives before God. When we love one another as Christ loved us, we live out the Gospel in powerful, transformative ways. The Holy Spirit empowers us to live this way.

The early Christians saw themselves as one with the risen Jesus, whose body was more than a physical resurrection; it was a new, spiritually charged presence still at work on earth. We are called to be missionary disciples, committed to divine intimacy and authentic friendships, sharing our faith boldly.

Let us live as dynamic believers—on fire for God, with faith that spreads like wildfire. Through Christ’s power, we grow and expand, touching lives and drawing others into His love.

Amen.