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The Gift of Discernment (En Español) If we will move in true discernment, our view of life must be purged of human thoughts and reactions. We must perceive life through the eyes of Christ. To Discern, You Cannot Judge We will never possess true discernment until we crucify our instincts to judge. Realistically, this can take months or even years of uprooting old thought-systems that have not been planted in the divine soil of faith and love for people. To appropriate the discernment that is in the "mind of Christ" (1 Cor. 2:16), we must first find the heart of Christ. The heart and love of Jesus is summed up in His own words: "I did not come to judge the world, but to save the world" (John 12:47). Spiritual discernment is the grace to see into the unseen. It is a gift of the Spirit to perceive the realm of the spirit. Its purpose is to understand the nature of that which is veiled. However, the first veil that must be removed is the veil over our own hearts. For the capacity to see into that which is in another's heart comes from Christ revealing that which is in our own hearts. Before He reveals the sin of another, Jesus demands we grasp our own deep need of His mercy. Thus, out of the grace that we have received, we can compassionately minister grace to others. We will know thoroughly that the true gift of discernment is not a faculty of our minds. Christ's goal is to save, not judge. We are called to navigate the narrow and well-hidden path into the true nature of men's needs. If we would truly help men, we must remember, we are following a Lamb. This foundation must be laid correctly, for in order to discern, you cannot react. To perceive, you must make yourself blind to what seems apparent. People may react to you, but you cannot react to them. You must always remain forgiving in nature, for the demons you cast out will challenge you, masquerading as the very voice of the person you seek to deliver. You must discern the difference between the oppressing spirit and the person oppressed. Thus, Jesus prepared His disciples to be proactive in their forgiveness. Using Himself as their example, He taught, "Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him" (Luke 12:10). Jesus prepared His heart to forgive men before they ever sinned against Him. He knew His mission was to die for men, not condemn them. Likewise, we are called to His mission as well. In His prayer to the Father, Jesus said, "As You sent Me into the world, I also have sent them" (John 17:18). We are called to die that others may live. Therefore, we must realize that before our perception develops, our love must mature until our normal attitude is one of forgiveness. Should God reveal to us the hearts of men and then call us to release them from captivity, we cannot react to what they say. As our perception becomes more like Christ Himself and the secrets of men's hearts are revealed to us, we cannot even react to what they think. If we do not move in divine forgiveness, we will walk in much deception. We will presume we have discernment when, in truth, we are seeing through the veil of a critical spirit. We must know our weaknesses, for if we are blind to our sins, what we assume we discern in men will merely be the reflection of ourselves. Indeed, if we do not move in love, we will actually become a menace to the body of Christ. This is exactly what Jesus taught when He said: Do not judge so that you will not be judged. For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, "Let me take the speck out of your eye," and behold, the log is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye. ---Matthew 7:1-5 Repentance is the removal of the "logs" within our vision; it is the true beginning of seeing clearly. There are many who suppose they are receiving the Lord's discernment concerning one thing or another. Perhaps in some things they are; only God knows. But many are simply judging others and calling it discernment. Jesus commanded us to judge not. The same eternal hand that wrote the Law on stones in the old covenant is writing the law of the kingdom on tablets of flesh today. This word to "not judge" (by "outer appearance") is just as immutable as His Ten Commandments. It is still God speaking. The Goal is To See Clearly The judgmental carnal mind always sees the image of itself in others. Without realizing it is seeing itself, it assumes it is perceiving others. Jesus refers to the person who judges as a "hypocrite." The Lord is not saying we should totally stop thinking about people. He wants us to be able to help one another. The emphasis in Jesus' command to "not judge" is summarized in His concluding remark: "First take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye." The way we help is not by judging but by seeing clearly. And we do not see clearly until we have been through deep and thorough repentance, until the instinct to judge after the flesh is uprooted. We have seen that Jesus paralleled speaking to people about their sins with taking specks out of their eyes. The eye is the most tender, most sensitive part of the human body. How do you take a speck out of someone's eye? Very carefully! First, you must win their trust. This means consistently demonstrating an attitude that does not judge, one that will not instinctively condemn. To help others, we must see clearly. If you seek to have a heart that does not condemn, you must truly crucify your instinct to judge. Then you will have laid a true foundation for the gift of discernment, for you will have prepared your heart to receive the dreams, visions and insights from God. You will be unstained by human bias and corruption. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The preceding message is adapted from a chapter in Francis' best selling book, *The Three Battlegrounds* - on sale this week at www.arrowbookstore.com. Special prices this week for selected items Through Monday, May 7, 2012 The Jezebel Spirit - CD Series (includes free Jezebel booklet) The Jezebel Spirit - booklet The Three Battlegrounds - Revised Edition - book Visit our Special's page to order online ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Accepting registrations - In Christ's Image Training The Eternal Purpose of Life Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29). In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training. The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan. Student testimonies Francis presenting the course [size=12]Level I classes begin July 6, 2012 Registration closes June, 28, 2012[/size] For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español		May 4, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! Accepting registrations for the July 6 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God. Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________
If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free, or for whatever you can afford. One free eBook per household please. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) A service of Frangipane Ministries, Inc. Copyright (c) 2012 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated, all Scripture quotations were taken from the NASB.

Admin Tue 01 May 2012, 9:17 pm

Perhaps at no other time in history has the spirit of Jezebel had such access to a culture. This immoral spirit has set its goal to corrupt and control entire generations. Jesus Himself warned about tolerating the influence of this spirit (see Rev. 2:18-26).
The teachings in this package contain some of the most revealing studies on spiritual discernment available from Pastor Frangipane. Whether you study Francis' book The Three Battlegrounds or the booklet called The Jezebel Spirit (composed of chapters taken from The Three Battlegrounds) or listen to the audio messages, these are eye-opening truths.

These resources are excellent for Bible studies and home groups, as well as personal deliverance and discernment.

"There is a war, a very ancient war . . ." so begins a chapter in this expose' on the Jezebel spirit. We know we are in a battle. Here are truths and insights to help us to victory.

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The Jezebel Spirit - CD Series
Message titles:
Stand Firm | Led by the Spirit into Battle
Discerning Jezebel | Its Goal is Control
Confronting the Enemy | Jezebel Among the Prophets
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The Jezebel Spirit - CD Series
Message titles:
Stand Firm | Led by the Spirit into Battle
Discerning Jezebel | Its Goal is Control
Confronting the Enemy | Jezebel Among the Prophets
The Three Battlegrounds -
Revised Edition - book

On sale now for $25.00
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The Jezebel Spirit - booklet

The Jezebel Spirit often comes against church leaders and prophetic ministries. Its intimidating power is a form of witchcraft. It also manifests as immorality, rebellion and control. Learn how to discern and fight this spirit.

Chapters taken from The Three Battlegrounds.

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The Three Battlegrounds -
Revised Edition - book

Any time the Spirit of God's kingdom is truly manifested in the earth, it will ultimately confront the strongholds of hell. Indeed, wherever evil spirits have either a foothold or a stronghold, you can expect that the overcoming church will be engaged in warfare, and expect also that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church that Jesus builds.
In this book, Francis Frangipane explores the three arenas of spiritual warfare that the maturing Christian will face: the mind, the church and the heavenly places. It provides a foundation of insight, wisdom and discernment on the nature of the battle and the keys to victory.

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We recently realized that, in these challenging economic times, it might be helpful if we offered regular incentives on our spiritual resources. As a result of this decision, you are now seeing more mailings from us, each highlighting special prices on our materials. Please remember, however, that our original intent and ultimate goal is always to represent Christ to the world around us. Thus, we will continue to offer free material on our website. These include:

- free online training course
- free video teachings through our Media Center
- free weekly mailings

If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free or whatever you can afford. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) One free eBook per household please.
As always, our highest goal is to provide life-changing materials to bless as many people as possible.

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Admin Mon 30 Apr 2012, 8:12 am

The Utterances of God (En Español) Much of what we are living today we were speaking yesterday. Of course, not everything in one's future is determined by his words. However, in real ways, our words are seeds that bloom in future hopes and fears; they are the trailblazers of our future, the pioneers of our tomorrows. Still, most of us are too casual, or ignorant, about the weightiness of our words. Recall: it was Jesus Himself who warned, "For every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment." He continued, "For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned" (Matt. 12:36-37 NKJV). We will each stand before God and give an account for our words. We actually will be justified or condemned by the things we uttered in life. In truth, idle words create idols, false realities and hollow goals, to which we bow down and serve. The Kernel of Life or Death There is a weightiness to words, a spiritual substance within our words, and that substance has the power to impact those who receive them. Jesus said His words were "spirit and [they] are life" (John 6:63). The substance in Christ's words is eternal life, and believing His words transforms us. So also our words can contain either life or, conversely, they can contain death. If I wrote a string of profanities, blasphemies and curses, would not the vileness of such words, at least temporarily, degrade your soul with their toxic affect? Our words, manipulated by hell, can actually become weapons the enemy uses to destroy us and wound others, as Job challenged his so-called friends: "To whom have you uttered words? And whose spirit was expressed through you?" (Job 26:4). When we slander or gossip, we must ask ourselves: Whose spirit is being expressed through us? You see, Satan seeks to use our words against us. With our words, we criticize but do not pray; we judge without showing mercy. These things immediately affect our future. Satan knows that if he can capture our tongues, he can capture our future. As it is written: "The tongue...sets on fire the course of our life, and is set on fire by hell" (See James 3:2-6). The devil can take our careless, insensitive words and literally crush people with them. Although a word has no measurable mass, it can become an unbearable burden on a person's soul, especially a harsh word spoken in anger. It can actually destroy another's life. Still think words are unimportant? A definite aspect of our salvation unfolds when we "confess with [our] mouth Jesus as Lord" (Rom. 10:9). Our confession takes salvation out of the vague, provisional state and makes it a distinct, effective dimension of our life. Our confession of faith in all things helps chart our lives in a Godward direction. Prayer itself is the expansion of the heart toward God through words, and when you pray according to the will of God, your words begin to shape your future in God. Combining Spiritual Thoughts with Spiritual Words "Now we have received . . .the Spirit who is from God, that we may know the things freely given to us by God, which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words" (1 Cor 2:12-13). As we combine spiritual thoughts with spiritual words, the things freely given us by God begin to manifest in our lives. This is not to say that merely repeating words has power, as if by magic. No. However, the Bible calls us to combine "spiritual thoughts with "spiritual words," enabling new dimensions to open in our relationship with God. Becoming Like Christ, the Word The church is beginning to realize its singular purpose is to be like Christ. To be like Jesus, however, is to be purified in both heart and speech. James said that "if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man" (James 3:2). Our words, therefore, are a measure of our maturity. Or consider Isaiah. When this mighty prophet saw the Lord, he was immediately convicted concerning his words. Isaiah said, "Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips" (Isa. 6:5). Taking a burning coal from the altar, the first thing the Lord cleansed was Isaiah's speech. Likewise, when we truly see Jesus, our words will also be brought under the burning coal of divine conviction; a process of cleansing will begin. Thus, Peter says, "Whoever speaks, let him speak, as it were, the utterances of God" (1 Pet. 4:11). It is an honor to be anointed to speak a timely word; it is a greater honor to speak a timeless message. Christ spoke both. If we were, this day, required to stand before God, would our words justify us or condemn us? Would we be honored for speaking the utterances of God? Lord, put a guard over my heart that I might not sin with my mouth. Master, purify me that my words might be the expression of Your heart. Help me to crucify my instinct to talk. May I serve You as one entrusted to speak, as it were, the utterances of God. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save 35-40% on Writers Workshop Media Through Monday, April 30, 2012 Training Series for Writers and Aspiring Writers available from two different workshops. Media available in various formats Visit our Special's page to order online ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter		April 27, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! Registration begins soon for the July 6 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God. Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________
If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free, or for whatever you can afford. One free eBook per household please. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) A service of Frangipane Ministries, Inc. Copyright (c) 2012 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise stated, all Scripture quotations were taken from the NASB.

Admin Thu 26 Apr 2012, 5:49 pm

Save 35-40% on Writers Workshop Media
Training Series for Writers and Aspiring Writers

"The word from God that touched and changed your heart will touch and change the hearts of others too. So write it! Get it out in one form or another."

So instructs Pastor Frangipane in this significant series on releasing the anointing to write. A new generation of writers is being raised up, individuals with something important to speak to the body of Christ. Your arena may be books or articles, blogs, plays, movies or music, but your experiences with God are important and life-changing.

Pastors, learn how to transform your sermons into training material, and even books, to further your effectiveness in teaching.

The wisdom presented by Pastor Frangipane in these seminars was both practical and visionary. If you know someone who has a gift or calling to write but is unsure of how to start, consider giving these albums as an encouragement.

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Writers Workshop Series One

Audio Series for Writers
Recorded live during our 2005 Writers Workshop, this series from our first workshop is filled with helpful information for writers - new and seasoned. Many attenders testified to the impartation they received from these anointed messages.

An inspiring series of teachings!
Message titles:

Getting Started
Developing Your Style
Authority to Transform Our World
Discipline of Writing
Possessing Creativity
Question and Answers

CD series - $23.40 (Retail $36.00) MP3 download - $10.80 (Retail $18.00)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)
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Writers Workshop Series Two

Recorded live during our 2009 Writers Workshop, these recordings contain updated material plus all new inspiring teachings. Available in CD, DVD, MP3 download and video download.

Preview this series: audio sample 1 audio sample 2

Message titles:

How to Become a Great Writer: Testimony
Finding Your Style
You Have Something to Say
Creative Options
Questions and Answers (on CDs only)

CD series - $19.50 (Retail $30.00) DVD series - $31.20 (Retail $48.00)
[size=12]MP3 download - $9.00 (Retail $15.00) Video download - $14.40 (Retail $24.00)[/size]
[size=12]DVD series plus Questions & Answers audio CD - $35.10 (Retail $54.00) [/size]
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Both Workshops

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Order both CD albums for only $39.60
(Retail $66.00)
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Visit our Special's page to order online

Questions? Call or email us: questions@arrowbookstore.com
Phone Orders:
United States only: 1-877-363-6889 | International Callers: 1-319-395-7833
Please visit Arrow Publications for more
information at www.arrowbookstore.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Our Sales Policy

We recently realized that, in these challenging economic times, it might be helpful if we offered regular incentives on our spiritual resources. As a result of this decision, you are now seeing more mailings from us, each highlighting special prices on our materials. Please remember, however, that our original intent and ultimate goal is always to represent Christ to the world around us. Thus, we will continue to offer free material on our website. These include:

- free online training course
- free audio and video teachings through our Media Center
- free weekly mailings

If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free or whatever you can afford. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) One free eBook per household please.
As always, our highest goal is to provide life-changing materials to bless as many people as possible.

A service of Frangipane Ministries, Inc.
Copyright (c) 2012
All rights reserved.

Admin Tue 24 Apr 2012, 8:34 am

Save 35-40% on Writers Workshop Media

Even though Arrow Publications no longer offers co-publishing, the practical and inspirational material from these two seminars is a great resource for aspiring writers.

Training Series for Writers

"The word from God that touched and changed your heart will touch and change the hearts of others too. So write it! Get it out in one form or another."
So instructs Pastor Frangipane in this significant series on releasing the anointing to write.

A new generation of writers is being raised up, individuals with something important to speak to the body of Christ. Your arena may be books or articles, plays, movies or music, but your experiences with God are important.

Pastors, learn how to transform your sermons into training material, and even books, to further your effectiveness of the gospel.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Writers Workshop 2009

Recorded live during our 2009 Writers Workshop, these recordings contain updated material plus all new inspiring teachings. Available in CD, DVD, MP3 download and video download.

Preview this series: audio sample 1 audio sample 2

Message titles:

How to Become a Great Writer: Testimony
Finding Your Style
You Have Something to Say
Creative Options
Questions and Answers (on CDs only)

CD series - $19.50 (Retail $30.00) DVD series - $31.20 (Retail $48.00)
[size=12]MP3 download - $9.00 (Retail $15.00) Video download - $14.40 (Retail $24.00)[/size]
[size=12]DVD series plus Questions & Answers audio CD - $35.10 (Retail $54.00) [/size]
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Writers Workshop 2005

Audio Series for Writers
Recorded live during our 2005 Writers Workshop, this series from our first workshop is filled with helpful information for writers - new and seasoned. Many attenders testified to the impartation they received from these anointed messages.

An inspiring series of teachings!
Message titles:

Getting Started
Developing Your Style
Authority to Transform Our World
Discipline of Writing
Possessing Creativity
Question and Answers

CD series - $23.40 (Retail $36.00) MP3 download - $10.80 (Retail $18.00)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Both Workshops

Order both CD albums for only $39.60
(Retail $66.00)
(plus shipping and handling)

Visit our Special's page to order online

Questions? Call or email us: questions@arrowbookstore.com
Phone Orders:
United States only: 1-877-363-6889 | International Callers: 1-319-395-7833
Please visit Arrow Publications for more
information at www.arrowbookstore.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
www.frangipane.org | www.arrowbookstore.com
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Our Sales Policy

We recently realized that, in these challenging economic times, it might be helpful if we offered regular incentives on our spiritual resources. As a result of this decision, you are now seeing more mailings from us, each highlighting special prices on our materials. Please remember, however, that our original intent and ultimate goal is always to represent Christ to the world around us. Thus, we will continue to offer free material on our website. These include:

- free online training course
- free audio and video teachings through our Media Center
- free weekly mailings

If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free or whatever you can afford. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) One free eBook per household please.
As always, our highest goal is to provide life-changing materials to bless as many people as possible.

A service of Frangipane Ministries, Inc.
Copyright (c) 2012
All rights reserved.

Admin Sun 22 Apr 2012, 6:12 pm

When Trust is Established
Wounded in Pursuit of Oneness
The Bible says, "Pursue peace with all men." (Heb. 12/14). Pursue means we aggressively take the initiative to make things right. It means we act on behalf of Heaven rather than allow another's anger to serve the purpose of hell.
However, we must be realistic. When we reach out to a deeply offended person, they will likely be repulsed by our first efforts. Scripture tells us, "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city, and contentions are like the bars of a castle" (Prov. 18:19). If a person has been hurt, they will need trust to be restored, and this process of initiating trust can actually be painful to both parties. A wounded person may lash out. You may feel like the price of restoring the offended person's trust is simply too great to pay.
Let me share an insight I received about the basic nature of relationships and reconciliation. My wife and I were "bird-sitting" our oldest daughter's pet conure. A conure is about half the size of a parrot with similar coloring. However, this creature was hostile. Each time I'd touch the cage, it would squawk and try to bite me. After several initiatives at being nice, I realized, "Who needs this? If I'm going to be attacked, I can be attacked at church." So inwardly I made an evaluation that we had been given a "killer conure." Obviously, I concluded, this bird came from the wrong side of the tracks.
My wife, however, decided she was going to love this bird. Even though it was just as aggressive toward her as it was with me, Denise relentlessly extended herself toward little India. Each time she fed it by hand, the bird attacked, taking chunks of skin from her fingers with each bite. Denise would yell in pain, then instantly return to talking softly, reaching into the cage with food. After a week, the bird finally began to relax. Her survival instincts, based on my wife's gentle response to being attacked, convinced India that my wife was not a predator, but a friend. Soon, it permitted Denise to reach into its cage without attacking her; a couple more days and I discovered this aggressive little finger-eater perched lovingly upon my wife's shoulder, its little round head snuggled warmly against her neck, cooing in her ear.
Denise won the heart of this little bird: it loved, because she first loved it. You see, the problem with the bird was not aggression, but fear. My wife allowed herself to be wounded so trust could be established; when wounded, she did not retaliate. She won the heart of this little bird one wound at a time.
As I watched this little drama unfold, I saw something basic, yet profound, concerning God's relationship with us. Trust is not an accident; it is the result of love that pays a price.
Isn't this the way of the Lord with our own hearts? He came to us, yet we repeatedly wounded Him. Instead of retaliating, Jesus prayed, "Father forgive them." He proved over and over again that His love was safe, that He was not our enemy.
So often He shows us mercy; even when we rebel and sin, He works to restore us to Himself. It is His kindness, the Scriptures say, that lead us to repentance (Rom. 2:4). He repeatedly shows Himself trustworthy, merciful and loving. He knows that, in time, we will come to rest in His goodness. And as we do, we let Him reach into our cage; we climb upon His hand, and He carries us on His shoulder.
As He has been to us, so He wants us to be toward others, even those who may appear hostile and alienated from us. Paul tells us, "Love suffers long." (1 Cor. 13:4 NKJV). We must be willing to let ourselves be wounded, even repeatedly if necessary, in pursuit of healing relationships. We must prove, not just in word but in deed, that our love is real and our hearts are trustworthy. Whether we face divisions in families, churches or in the racial conflicts we see today, only when trust is established, can healing begin.

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The Living Fire (En Español) What we define doctrinally as "salvation" is, in truth, the entrance, and then expansion, of Christ's presence within us. As we accept Him, Christ unites with our spirit and begins His transformational work: He begins to influence our thoughts, giving us insight into the Scriptures, convicting us of sin, and creating godly attitudes within us. He brings healing to the wounds of our past, and even our mortal bodies are quickened by His indwelling. Our journey in Christ is, at the same time, His journey into us. We are His promised land. We can be assured that the giants in our lives, though they have humiliated us, will not humiliate Him. He shall conquer our enemies and dwell in us forever. Thus, the reality we call "salvation" is, in truth, the unfolding of God's glory in man. Indeed, if you are a Christian, then Christ is in you; you are already in glory. You have been clothed with Christ (Gal. 3:27), and Christ is Himself the "radiance of [the Father's] glory" (Heb. 1:3). Satan knows you are a Christian, not simply because he heard you repeat a prayer at a church altar; the devil sees what happened when you prayed: the glory of Christ entered your spirit! There, within your spirit right now, abides the living substance - even the brilliant radiance - of Christ Himself. Your prayer to receive the Lord Jesus into your heart was eternally effective. The Divine Refuge To attain God's glory is the reason for our existence. Consequently, the Lord is more concerned with our full conversion than our fleshly comfort; He seeks to establish in us true holiness rather than false happiness. He will even bring us through floods and fires if necessary to scourge away our addiction to the goals of men. The outcome of what seems like harsh or severe dealings is that, having been delivered from the frail defenses of man, the glory of God Himself becomes our shelter. "When the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion . . . by the spirit of judgment and the spirit of burning, then the Lord will create over the whole area of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud by day, even smoke, and the brightness of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory will be a canopy." ---Isaiah 4:4-5 The glory of His presence "will be a canopy." Isaiah continues, "There will be a shelter to give shade from the heat by day, and refuge and protection from the storm and the rain" (Isa. 4:6). Think of it! In the last days the glory of God shall increasingly become so tangibly manifest, so substantial, that His radiance will become a "shelter," a "refuge," and a "protection" to His people. For all the compelling reasons to serve God, His highest calling to our hearts is nothing less than the attainment of Christ's glory: "It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2 Thess. 2:14). Yes, Christ will part the skies and, at the last trump, we shall put on both immortality and full conformity to our Redeemer (1 Cor. 15; 1 John 3:2). Yet, I will tell you a mystery: there is a preview stage to Christ's return - a short season when (in spite of our human weakness) a special glory shall be "given" to the bride. Yes, she shall "clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean" (Rev. 19:8; see also Isa 60:1-3; Matt. 13:41-43). Christ is coming, and in anticipation of His return, His bride, "bright and clean," shall herald His return. Indeed, entrance into Christ's glory shall not only become more attainable; it shall become more necessary. For as the end times intensify, the glory of God shall become a living shelter for His people. In His great love for us, as the Lord draws near, His presence shall consume the chaff of our worldliness; our fears shall dissolve into praise. What shall remain is a people purified and secure in the living fire of His presence. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Media Special! 45% off of 2009 On-Site Seminar Media Through Monday, April 16, 2012 at 5:00 PM CST Click here ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter		April 13, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! 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In Preparation For God (En Español) The last, great move of the Holy Spirit will be distinguished by men and women who have been prepared by God for God. We have given ourselves in prayer for revival; we have studied and discovered the Lord's heart for the lost. Without compromising the gospel's basic truths, grace has taught us to make Christ's message relative to our times and needs. For all our preparation, though, we have yet to prepare our hearts for God Himself. We long to be sent by the Almighty for the sake of some great task---a miracle that turns a city to repentance or some significant act of service. However, the greatest task awaiting the church is not to be sent by God but to actually come to Him. Indeed, we have assumed a strange role: We think we are the Lord's bodyguards. Armed with the doctrines of our faith, we are set to defend Christ against blasphemy, heresy, or misinformation. Yet in seeking to face and confront the heretics of our age, we have positioned ourselves with our backs toward the Almighty. If we would but turn and glance toward Him, we would see He does not need us to protect Him from man, nor has man ever been a threat to the Most High. Indeed, if we would cease striving, even for a moment, we would find His gaze has never left us. He awaits our undivided love. As much as our desires for revival and spiritual awakening have come to us from God, these passions are but the beginning of a renewed mind, not the end. At the end of the age, the season of preparation is not for the sake of the harvest, as important as the harvest is; our preparation is for the Lord. The turning of our hearts toward Him must transcend momentary times of need and even our scheduled hour of prayer. It is time to enter the place of undistracted devotion. For it is the constant gaze of the church that draws God's highest pleasure and releases the greatest harvest. A Simplified Focus "For I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy; for I betrothed you to one husband, so that to Christ I might present you as a pure virgin. But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ" (2 Cor. 11:2-3). Over the years we have developed a host of programs, outreaches and ministries all designed to bring people into church and make them better Christians. A number of these efforts the Lord has blessed; some He has accommodated and used; while still others, in truth, He has simply ignored. However, the closer we draw to the end of the age, the less the church will be able to depend upon anything other than Christ Himself. Even now, the anointing upon our myriad activities and programs is quietly diminishing. In spite of the multiplicity of our ideas, before Jesus returns the church will know simply and unequivocally: there is no substitute for God. It will soon become evident that we do not need volumes of books and manuals; what we need is passion for Immanuel. As the day of the Lord approaches, the Holy Spirit will increasingly refine our focus and lift our attention to our greatest purpose: the revelation of Christ within us. It is here, synchronized with the manifestation of Christ through the church, that the great harvest at the end of the age is timed. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Media Special! 45% off of 2009 On-Site Seminar Media Click here ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter		April 10, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! 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The Seed of Reproduction Is in Your Fruit (En Español) How does God expect to use us to reach people? A key is seen in the book of Genesis. In the Garden of Eden the Lord created trees with seed in the fruit. Remember this always: the power to reproduce is in the seed and the seed is in our fruit. For fruit to be edible, it cannot be bitter or hard. Indeed, fruit that is bitter is immature or worse, poison. Our fruit must be soft and sweet, and supernatural. Thus, if you desire to see the reality of God reproduced in your loved ones and friends, set your heart to walk in the fruit of the Spirit. The power of reproduction is in the seed, and the seed is in your fruit. And should you sin or stumble, which we all do at times, repent both to God and to those you have sinned against. A sincere repentance to an unsaved person is a sure sign the presence of God is in your life. Parents: do you want your children raised for Christ? Walk, then, in the fruit of the Holy Spirit. As your children are nourished by the fruit in your life, the seeds within your fruitfulness will regenerate the same qualities in your loved ones. Beloved, the strategy to win our neighbors is to love our neighbors. Let us, therefore, walk in the fruit of the Spirit, in "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, [and] self-control" (Gal. 5:22). Those who know you will find themselves drawn to the life of Christ within you. For through the fruit in your life they will see the holy influence of Jesus. The seed to reproduce is in your fruit. --Adapted from the book Holiness Truth and the Presence of God ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Save up to 40% on select products below Limited Time Offer Holiness Truth and the Presence of God This is the first book ever written by Pastor Francis. It came after three years of studying and repeatedly reading the Gospels. The truths in this book have stirred men to revivals. It is a penetrating study of the human heart and how God prepares it for His glory. Book $8.40 (Retail $12.00) \| eBook $4.71 (Retail $7.85) Spanish version book $5.95 (Retail $7.00) Spanish version eBook $3.81 (Retail $6.35) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Knowing God - CD or DVD Our faith is defined by a relationship with God that is personal, real and exciting. Francis Frangipane explains how to improve your intimacy with God in this four part series entitled, Knowing God. Audio sample *Message titles:A Real Relationship \| Live in God's Presence Yes and Amen \| People of Faith CD album - $20.00 DVD Album - $30.00 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Order both and save!* Holiness Truth and the Presence of God - book and Knowing God CD - $22.45 (Retail - $32.00) or Holiness Truth and the Presence of God - book and Knowing God DVD - $29.45 (Retail - $42.00) (plus shipping and handling on mailed products) Visit our Special's page to order online ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter		April 5, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! Registration begins soon for the July 6 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God. Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________
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The God Factor
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Rarely does a night pass without my wife and I praying for the Muslim world, and increasingly so for Iran. We are praying in agreement with millions of other Christians around the world.
I'm sure everyone knows that the world is moving toward a pivotal juncture in time. Iran's leaders are aggressively pursuing nuclear weapons while simultaneously pledging to destroy Israel. Israel, on the other hand, has sworn that Iran will not get nuclear weapons. The watching world has increased crippling sanctions on Iran, but to no avail. It seems inevitable that these two nations will meet in a war that will leave few survivors.

America, meanwhile, has pledged to stand with Israel. The Muslim world knows America (and its European allies) are weakened economically and tired of war, yet the U.S. is resolved to face Iran militarily if sanctions do not stop Iran's ambitions.

Though the stage is being set for a massive conflict, I do not believe this dreaded confrontation is inevitable. Let me explain: Islam is divided into two major sects. Approximately 80% of the Muslim world is Sunni and the rest mostly Shiites and some smaller sects. These two major groups have coexisted but have an historical hatred and mistrust for each other.

Iran is part of the smaller Shiite sect. Thus, Iran's determination to develop nuclear weapons is not only a threat to Israel, but it is an unacceptable advantage that threatens most of the Sunni world. A nuclear Iran has the potential, not only to ignite a catastrophic war with Israel, but it could easily spread chaos and conflict throughout the Muslim world and beyond.

However, there is always a third component to determining the future, and that is the “God factor.” The fact is, in recent years Christianity has experienced explosive growth in Iran. I recently met by email a remarkable Iranian woman. Nasrin was born a Muslim in Iran; however, she found Christ through supernatural dreams and visions of Jesus, which led to her study of the Word of God. She now lives in the USA. In a recent email she said,

God is working in Iran in a mighty way. Before the 1979 Islamic revolution, there were approximately 500 known converts in Iran. However, today many mission leaders believe that now close to one million Iranian converts serve Christ in underground house churches. The Lord is exposing the dark side of Islam to the people in Iran and Jesus is being revealed through visions and dreams. People in Iran have come to associate Islam with hate and war, and they are opening their hearts to the Prince of Peace.

Her testimony gives insight into one reason why Iran has been arresting Christians, especially pastors, as they try to slow down the rapid growth of the church in Iran.

Additionally, I had another experience with an Iranian who sat next to me on a flight to Atlanta. As he squeezed into the middle seat, he put a large book in the seat pocket in front of him. I thought the book was the Koran, so I began to talk with him about Islam. He interrupted me and said, "This is not a Koran, it is the Bible. I am an Iranian. Many of my fellow Muslims have become Christians. I too am interested in learning about Jesus."

God is doing something in Iran. It is this divine initiative that gives me hope that a military option will not be needed. Therefore, I speak to you as people of prayer, faith and vision: let us join intercessors around the world in prayer for Iran! The focal point for our intercession should be the Muslim world in general, but in particular for the leaders of Iran. Let us also pray fervently for the church in Iran, and also Israel.

Can we dare to hope for such breakthroughs? Absolutely. It was not too long ago when the Soviet Union collapsed before our eyes. Since its fall more people have come to Christ worldwide than the sum of all conversions prior to its demise. We are close to the times of judgment, but we are not there yet. The Holy Spirit has yet to be poured out upon ALL nations (See Acts 2), and that includes the Muslim world!

I believe a great harvest is going to occur in the Muslim world. The first stage of an outpouring is the awakening of intercession in God's people. Indeed, let us beseech the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into this harvest field, and beyond into the entire Islamic world. Let us, as followers of Jesus Christ, never forget the God factor when we pray about the future

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When Average Men Follow Christ
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Too many Christians have given up on the vision of becoming like Jesus. They know they are sinners saved by grace, but they do not see themselves living out a transformed life. They have accepted the lie that the Holy Spirit can't train them as He did the first century Christians. Before we doubt whether we are the caliber of the first disciples, here is a fact sheet compiled from over 200 New Testament Scriptures concerning those whom Jesus first called.
THE DISCIPLES... came to Christ, believed in Him and followed Him.

They...
dined with Him, often became hungry, often didn't have time to eat, twice miraculously fed the multitudes with food Jesus multiplied.

They...
received special authority to heal and deliver, became Jesus' confidants, were often rebuked and corrected, were entrusted with the mysteries of God's Kingdom.

They...
did what was not lawful on the Sabbath, broke the traditions of the elders, entered the Kingdom of God and walked in God's power.

They...
were often frightened, fell on their faces, were sometimes afraid, were very astonished, they frequently marveled, they were at times indignant, and they rejoiced exceedingly.

They...
became weary on a number of occasions, grumbled and withdrew, some stopped walking with Jesus; even after the resurrection some still doubted, they wrote the New Testament and died for their faith.

They...
were taught to pray for the Kingdom to come and for laborers for the harvest, yet slept while Jesus prayed; they spent ten days in continuous prayer before Pentecost, and prayed corporately every day afterward at 3:00 p.m..

They...
forgot provisions, made commitments they could not keep, individuals begged them to heal people they could not heal, they attempted to exorcise demons that would not leave, they rebuked parents who brought children to be blessed, they abandoned Jesus in His darkest hour, they were frequently jealous and often ambitious, and they turned the world upside down after the resurrection.

They...
had a tendency to invent doctrines, tried to command fire to fall on the Samaritans, put a limit on how many times to forgive, presumed the apostle John would not die, wanted to build tabernacles for Jesus, Moses and Elijah, became the tabernacle of God on earth after Pentecost.

They...
prepared cities for the arrival of Jesus, prepared the Passover for the last supper, and were prepared by God to represent Christ; ultimately, they were prepared to die for the Lord.

They...
remembered what Jesus taught, received the great commission, faced terrible opposition from principalities and powers, Jews and Gentiles, yet they reached their world with the Gospel of Christ.

Therefore, seeing that God was not limited by the mistakes of Christ's disciples, let us read the words of Christ as though we were sitting at Jesus' feet. Let us approach Him with faith, believing all things are possible for God, even the transformation of our hearts.

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To Attain the Fullness of Christ (En Español) There is a new stirring from the Holy Spirit. The Lord's goal is for us is to abide in Jesus. John taught, "The one who says he abides in Him ought himself to walk in the same manner as He walked" (1 John 2:6). If we truly abide in Him, we will walk even "as He walked." The first-century saints had the words of Jesus and they had the Spirit of Jesus. In that simplicity the church enjoyed unsurpassed greatness and power. We also are becoming true disciples, seeking to walk even as Jesus walked. This is the singular essential requirement in unifying the church: we each desire for Christ's image to be established in our hearts. Is this possible? Are we being reasonable? Listen to what Jesus taught. He said, "He who believes in Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go to the Father" (John 14:12). Again, He taught, "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it shall be done for you" (John 15:7). When we are aligned correctly to God's will, we will indeed have the life of God manifest in our lives. Here is the vision and prayer of Paul for those in pursuit of Christlikeness. He wrote: "That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints [God's devoted people, the experience of that love] what is the breadth and length and height and depth [of it]; [That you may really come] to know [practically, through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge [without experience]; that you may be filled [through all your being] unto all the fullness of God [may have the richest measure of the divine Presence, and become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!" (Eph. 3:18-19 Amplified Bible). Beloved, this is not New Age religion or false manifest sons theology; it is the truth of God proclaimed in the Sacred Scriptures. It is God's will that we, Christ's church, be filled through all our being unto all the fullness of God, that we each become a body "wholly filled and flooded with God Himself!" Let this become both our immediate and our long-term goal: to see Jesus Christ revealed in His fullness in the church! ---Adapted from Francis' book, When the Many Are One ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ In Christ's Image Training The Eternal Purpose of Life Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29). In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training. The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan. Student testimonies Francis presenting the course [size=12]Level I classes begin April 6, 2012 Registration closes March 29, 2012[/size] For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. 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Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________
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Becoming a Fragrance of Christ to God

Jesus warned about our days, saying, "Because lawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold" (Matt. 24:10). The Lord's warning was not just about conditions in the world; He is speaking to His disciples. He warned about conditions in the church.

Today, the church is overstocked with Christians whose love has grown cold. As a result, rancor fills our conversations. We have become a sub-culture that is mad that the world has not become Christian, while we are tolerant that we are not Christlike.

When you discuss things that are wrong, does rancor come forth or prayer? The word rancor came from Latin rancere, which meant, "to stink." (See rancid). This is exactly what we exude heavenward when all we do is find fault and criticize. The smell of our rancor ascends into the awareness of God. These things ought not to be.

On the other hand, intercessory prayer is a sweet aroma to God. Again, when we pass through trials and determine to emerge more like Jesus, our very lives become "a fragrance of Christ to God" (2 Cor. 2:15). Amazing! in spite of our flaws and weaknesses, while we are living in this harsh world, we can actually become like Christ. Indeed, may this be the passion of all who trust God's Son: to become a fragrance of Christ to God.

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[size=9][/size]Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29).

In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training.

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This Day We Fight! (En Español) Scripture says that the Lord left nations in the promised land "to test Israel by them (that is, all who had not experienced any of the wars of Canaan); only in order that the generations of the sons of Israel might be taught war" (Judg. 3:1-2). To complete our spiritual maturity, the Lord must "test" us with enemies; like Israel, we must be "taught war." I realize that most of us prefer peace. Yes, as much as it depends on us, we should live at peace with all men (Rom. 12:18). Our fight is not against flesh and blood, but we are in a worldwide conflict with principalities and powers (see Eph. 6:12). You see, there is a "time for war" (Eccl. 3:8). As Christians, we must accept and adjust to this truth. To stand victorious, we need to expand our understanding of who Jesus Christ is. The Bible says Christ "will go forth like a warrior, He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies" (Isa. 42:13). Even the rapture must be understood in military terms: "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first" (1 Thess. 4:16). The imagery of the Lord's coming is explosive: He comes with a "shout" (or "cry of command," a "war cry"). He's followed by the stunning "voice of the "archangel," then a blast of the "trumpet of God," so loud, so undeniable that the powers of the heavens are confronted and collapse! Finally, the very "dead in Christ" begin to rise! The whole operation is fiercely militant in nature. One may argue, yes the Lord is coming to war, but His first goal is to rescue us. Well, I am certainly not against being rescued, having been rescued many times by the Lord! But the picture of the church is also one of militancy. Remember, Jesus said, "I will build My church; and the gates of Hades will not overpower it" (Matt. 16:18). Consider again the imagery: it is the church that is advancing against the gates of hell, and it is hell that is not prevailing! The Need for War Truly, I am for peace, but I recognize that I cannot have peace unless I am first trained for war. It is my training for war that secures my ability to have peace. Indeed, it was during the times of warfare - of struggle and battle - when I have grown the most in courage, in faith, in sacrifice, and in love. The battle stretched me beyond the boundaries of my spirituality. Yes, when I was fighting for my family, church or community, it was the fight itself that defined and established my spiritual growth. Indeed, as I have grown older, I have come to understand that every generation is ordained to confront and defeat the enemies of its era. In the last hundred years, men and women fought in WWI; then came the Great Depression, and poverty and fear were conquered. WWII began, and again a generation rose and saved the world from unspeakable tyranny. Next, America rose to stand against the spread of godless Soviet communism. You see, every generation, at some point, will face a war that must be won. In that fight we learn lessons of courage. Do we see this generational warfare? Thus, we cannot interpret the fallen conditions of our world and assume the end of the world is upon us. No! What we are seeing in our world is the battleground of our war against the godless enemies of our times. Remember, I believe in the rapture; I also believe we are in the season of the end. But I cannot excuse myself from facing the giants of today's wars. As our forefathers had to succeed on the battlefield against great and highly trained enemies, so we too must overcome the radical agenda of those who seek to mainstream perversion into our society. Some of us have fought in the physical wars of Iraq and Afghanistan - and we must pray righteous conclusions for these wars as well. Others are fighting to see our nation returned to Christ. I know some are weary, yet it is time that we too "might be taught war." Regardless of the battle before us, no matter how dark the spiritual atmosphere becomes, we must fight for the purposes of God in the earth. We cannot relax our intercession nor surrender our vision for our nation's future. We have not entered the day of irreversible darkness. You are no doubt familiar with the Lord of the Rings trilogy written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Tolkien, an Englishman, denied that his work mirrored the realities of World War II. Yet much of his manuscript was written during the height of that great conflict, when entire kingdoms were at war. He was clearly influenced by his time. His book is a metaphor for all times and conflicts, especially highlighting the role of common men to attain uncommon levels of valor and victory against forces of evil. In a scene from the third Lord of the Rings movies, The Return of the King, King Aragorn seeks to inspire his outnumbered men to fight in spite of what seems like sure defeat: Hell's swarming legions have amassed before them and the courage of Aragorn's fighters is weakening. Riding along the front lines of his gathered, but lowly army, he shouts: I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me. A day may come when the courage of men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship. But it is not this day. . . . This day we fight! By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you stand, men of the West! Let us also put aside our fears and especially the burden of a passive, prayerless existence. Let us take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. And let us fight for all we hold dear in our times and culture. Yes, a day may come when the world will fully succumb, for a sprinkling of years, to the forces of evil. But it is not this day. This day we fight! ---Adapted from Francis' book, This Day We Fight! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Selected resources up to 35% off retail Ending soon Order any combination of 2 or more sale items and receive an extra $5 off using the coupon code FIGHT. This Day We Fight This book is anointed to help the reader get their grit back. The Holy Spirit is ready to impart a fresh anointing to God's people - an anointing that will activate the "war mode" in the church. View Francis introducing this book Book $9.75 (Retail $15.00) (plus shipping and handling on mailed products) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The War Mode The reason most people fail is not because God hasn't provided for them, it is because their spiritual life is lukewarm and passive. It is time to get your grit back! These messages will break the spell of passivity while helping you to develop a war-mode mentality. In this day of advancing evil, it is time to wake up and fight! Audio sample CD series $16.80 (Retail $24.00) MP3 download $8.40 ( Retail $12.00) (plus shipping and handling on mailed products) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Your Authority In Christ Do you understand who you are and what you can do as a believer? Our faith empowers us to act in accordance to God's will, but we must know the authority God extends to us. Audio sample CD series $9.80 (Retail $14.00) MP3 download $4.90 (Retail $7.00) DVD series $18.90 (Retail $27.00) Video Download $9.45 (Retail $13.50) (plus shipping and handling on mailed products) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Visit our specials page for this week's sale! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Training The Eternal Purpose of Life Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29). In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training. The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan. Student testimonies Francis presenting the course [size=12]Level I classes begin April 6, 2012 Registration closes March 29, 2012[/size] For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter		March 21, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! Accepting registrations for the April 6 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God. Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________
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Functional Christlikeness

Increasingly, Christians are awakening to the truth of our destiny, that God's plan from the beginning has been to make man in the image of Christ. Yet, it is not enough to know doctrinally, that Christlikeness is the ultimate goal. The work of the Spirit is to functionalize the vision of Christlikeness so we respond to the conflicts of life, manifesting the actual substance of Christ in the world.
To functionalize Christlikeness is the goal of Pastor Frangipane's online school, In Christ's Image Training. Join thousands from over 75 nations worldwide who have utilized this focused training and found a new depth in their spiritual walk.

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[size=9][/size]Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29).
In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training.

The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan.

Student testimonies

Francis presenting the course

[size=12][size=12]Level I classes begin April 6, 2012[/size]
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This Day We Fight

This book is anointed to help the reader get their fire back. The Holy Spirit is ready to impart a fresh anointing to God's people - an anointing that will activate the "war mode" in the church.
View Francis introducing this book

Book $9.75 (Retail $15.00)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The War Mode

The reason most people fail is not because God hasn't provided for them, it is because their spiritual life is lukewarm and passive. It is time to get your grit back! These messages will break the spell of passivity while helping you to develop a war-mode mentality. In this day of advancing evil, it is time to wake up and fight! Audio sample

CD series $16.80 (Retail $24.00)
MP3 download $8.40 ( Retail $12.00)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Your Authority In Christ

Do you understand who you are and what you can do as a believer? Our faith empowers us to act in accordance to God's will, but we must know the authority God extends to us. Audio sample

CD series $9.80 (Retail $14.00)
MP3 download $4.90 (Retail $7.00)
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Video Download $9.45 (Retail $13.50)
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- free online training course
- free audio and video teachings through our Media Center
- free weekly mailings

If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free or whatever you can afford. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) One free eBook per household please.
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A Life Prepared for God (En Español) I love the Word of God. I have a burning passion that my words, whether written or spoken, might be filled with the substance of God. I love comparing translations, researching commentaries and then using that holy information to prepare teachings. Several years ago, however, I found myself being corrected by the Lord. I had spent too much time preparing my message for a service. Suddenly, the Holy Spirit interrupted my study to recalibrate my focus. He said, "I have called you, not just to prepare sermons, but to prepare people." This was a subtle, but profoundly significant correction. I was reminded of John the Baptist who was sent as a "forerunner before [the Messiah]." God had called John "to make ready a people prepared for the Lord" (Luke 1:17). There is a difference between preparing a message about God and preparing a people for God. Obviously, sermon preparation is very important, but it is not an end in itself. The goal is to equip and train people to represent Christ. As we approach the end of this age, I believe our Father is in the process of training people to serve during the last great harvest. Our destiny as Christians is to "grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ" (Eph. 4:15). This means, we must not only know that Jesus heals but know who He intends to heal and how He wants to heal them. You see, our quest is not only to possess accurate theology, but that the actual "life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh" (2 Cor. 4:11). Reward or Reproof Our success in life is determined by one primary objective: how functionally transformed into Christ's likeness have we become? This reality - man created in the image of Christ - is the core purpose of our existence (Gen. 1; Rom. 8:29; etc). In my opinion, the Lord does not need to examine every individual thing we have ever done, good or evil. All things are already "open and laid bare" before Him (Heb. 4:13). What He will probe is the cumulative effect of our life's choices; He will measure how Christlike we have become. If He sees that we were forgiving even when wounded; if He sees in us a heart that holds fast its faith even in times of adversity; if He finds us to be truly repentant and genuinely humble, even when we could boast; and if He sees we are committed to a life of love, we will have fulfilled the purpose of God. We will receive a great reward. If, however, the Lord sees in us a soul easily offended or that we blame others for our joyless, angry attitude; if He scans our inner man and finds we are self-righteous and judgmental; or if our conscience alternately either accuses or defends ourselves, then we will render an account for our life at the judgement seat of Christ (Rom. 1:29, 2:5; 2 Cor. 5:10; Heb. 9:27). Thus, it is of the utmost importance that we settle the eternal goal for our lives. Are we seizing life's opportunities to appropriate Christ or are we mostly coasting? Let us say with vision and assurance, I am preparing myself for God! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Training The Eternal Purpose of Life Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29). In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training. The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan. Student testimonies Francis presenting the course [size=12]Level I classes begin April 6, 2012 Registration closes March 29, 2012[/size] For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter		March 13, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! Accepting registrations for the April 6 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God. Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. God bless your pursuit of His heart. ____________________
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Army of Worshipers (En Español) When the Scriptures refer to the "heavenly host," we usually think of "choirs of angels." The word "host" in the Bible meant "army" (Josh. 5:13-14). It is an important truth: the hosts of Heaven are worshiping armies. Indeed, no one can do warfare who is not first a worshiper of God. The Central Issue In Tribulation: Worship One does not have to penetrate deeply into the Revelation of John to discover that both God and the devil are seeking worshipers (see Rev. 7:11; 13:4; 14:7, 11). Time and time again the line is drawn between those who "worship the beast and his image" and those who worship God. In the last great battle before Jesus returns, the outcome of every man's life shall be weighed upon a scale of worship: in the midst of warfare and conflict to whom will we bow, God or Satan? Yet, while this warfare shall culminate in the establishment of the Lord's kingdom on earth (see Rev. 11:15), we must realize the essence of this battle is the central issue in our warfare today. Will we faithfully worship God during satanic assault and temptation? True worship must emerge in the context of our lives now. For no man will worship through the great battles of tomorrow who complains in the mere skirmishes of today. You will remember that the Lord's call to the Israelites was a call to worship and serve Him in the wilderness (see Exod. 7:16). Indeed, when Moses first spoke of God's loving concern, we read that the Hebrews "bowed low and worshiped" (Exod. 4:31). But when trials and pressures came, they fell quickly into murmuring, complaining and blatant rebellion. Their worship was superficial, self-serving and conditional---an outer form without an inner heart of worship. This same condition of shallow worship prevails in much of Christianity today. If a message is given that speaks of the Lord's great care for His people, with eagerness do we bow low and worship. But as soon as the pressures of daily living arise or temptations come, how quickly we rebel against God and resist His dealings! The enemy has easy access to the soul that is not protected by true worship of the Almighty! Indeed, the Lord's purpose with Israel in the wilderness was to perfect true worship, which is based upon the reality of God, not circumstances. The Lord knows that the heart that will worship Him in the wilderness of affliction will continue to worship in the promised land of plenty. Without true worship of God, there can be no victory in warfare. For what we bleed when we are wounded by satanic assault or difficult circumstances is the true measure of our worship. You see, what comes out of our hearts during times of pressure is in us, but hidden during times of ease. If you are a true worshiper, your spirit will exude worship to God no matter what battle you are fighting. In warfare, worship creates a wall of fire around the soul. Protecting Your Heart Through Worship Most of us understand the basic dynamics of the human soul. We have been taught, and rightly so, that the soul is the combination of the mind, will and emotions. Generally speaking, when the enemy comes against the church, he targets any of these three areas. We must see that the protection of these areas is of vital importance in our war against Satan. To further illuminate the nature of this battle, let us add that, in addition to the mind, the will and the emotions, the soul is made of events and how we responded to those events. Who we are today is the sum of what we have encountered in life and our subsequent reactions. Abuses and afflictions hammer us one way, encouragement and praise inflate us another. Our reaction to each event, whether that event was positive or negative, is poured into the creative marrow of our individuality, where it is blended into the nature of our character. What we call memory is actually our spirit gazing at the substance of our soul. With few exceptions, those events that we remember the most have also shaped us the most. Indeed, the reason our natural minds cannot forget certain incidents is because those events have literally become part of our nature. Our soul is shaped by how well or poorly we handled our past experiences. When Scripture commands us to not look back and to "forget . . . what lies behind" (Phil. 3:13; see Luke 9:62), it is saying we must undo the consequences that have come from our unchristlike reactions. With God, this is not impossible, for though the events of our lives are irreversible, our reactions to those events can still be changed. As our wrong reactions to the past change, we change. In other words, although we cannot alter the past, we can put our past upon the "altar" as an act of worship. A worshiping heart allows God to heal and restore the soul. All of us receive a portion of both good and evil in this world. But for life to be good, God, who is the essence of life, must reach into our experiences and redeem us from our negative reactions. The channel through which the Lord extends Himself, even into our past, is our love and worship of Him. "And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God" (Rom. 8:28). The key for the fulfillment of this verse is that we become lovers of God in our spirits. Bad things become good for "those who love God." When we are given to loving Him, all that we have passed through in life is washed and redeemed in that love. Bad becomes good by the power of God. Therefore, it is essential to both the salvation of our souls and our protection in warfare that we be worshipers. The ship that safely carries us through the storms of adversity is worship. Psalm 84 expresses in praise to God the wonderful effect worship has upon the soul. "How blessed is the man whose strength is in You, in whose heart are the highways to Zion! Passing through the valley of Baca [weeping] they make it a spring; the early rain also covers it with blessings" (vv. 5-6). If you are "ever praising" God (Ps. 84:4), your worship of God will transform the negative assault of the enemy into "a spring" of sweet refreshing waters. No matter what befalls a worshiper, their "valley of weeping" always becomes a spring covered "with blessings." You cannot successfully engage in warfare, nor pass safely through the wilderness of this life, without first becoming a worshiper of God. Worship: The Purpose Of Creation We were created for God's pleasure. We were not created to live for ourselves but for Him. And while the Lord desires that we enjoy His gifts and His people, He would have us know we were created first for His pleasure. In these closing moments of this age, the Lord will have a people whose purpose for living is to please God with their lives. In them, God finds His own reward for creating man. They are His worshipers. They are on earth only to please God, and when He is pleased, they also are pleased. The Lord takes them further and through more pain and conflicts than other men. Outwardly, they often seem "smitten of God, and afflicted" (Isa. 53:4). Yet to God, they are His beloved. When they are crushed, like the petals of a flower, they exude a worship, the fragrance of which is so beautiful and rare that angels weep in quiet awe at their surrender. They are the Lord's purpose for creation. One would think that God would protect them, guarding them in such a way that they would not be marred. Instead, they are marred more than others. Indeed, the Lord seems pleased to crush them, putting them to grief. For in the midst of their physical and emotional pain, their loyalty to Christ grows pure and perfect. And in the face of persecutions, their love and worship toward God become all-consuming. Would that all Christ's servants were so perfectly surrendered. Yet God finds His pleasure in us all. But as the days of the Kingdom draw near and the warfare at the end of this age increases, those who have been created solely for the worship of God will come forth in the power and glory of the Son. With the high praises of God in their mouth, they will execute upon His enemies the judgment written (see Ps. 149). They will lead as generals in the Lord's army of worshipers. ---Adapted from Francis' book, The Three Battlegrounds ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 40% off retail prices for The Three Battlegrounds Other related resources also available at 40% off extended through Monday, March 12, at 9:00 AM CST Visit our specials page for this week's sale! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Training The Eternal Purpose of Life Today, multitudes say they are Christians, but do they actually know Jesus Christ? Have they discovered God's eternal purpose for their lives, which is to make man in the image of Christ? Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29). In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training. The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan. Student testimonies Francis presenting the course [size=12]Level I classes begin April 6, 2012 Registration closes March 29, 2012[/size] For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version.		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The Three Battlegrounds

Any time the Spirit of God's kingdom is truly manifested in the earth, it will ultimately confront the strongholds of hell. Indeed, wherever evil spirits have either a foothold or a stronghold, you can expect that the overcoming church will be engaged in warfare, and expect also that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church that Jesus builds.

In this book, Francis Frangipane explores the three arenas of spiritual warfare that the maturing Christian will face: the mind, the church and the heavenly places. It provides a foundation of insight, wisdom and discernment on the nature of the battle and the keys to victory.

View Francis introducing this book

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Pulling Down Strongholds

Francis exposes spiritual strongholds that are hindering many Christians. In-depth messages include deliverance from self-pity, impurity, murmuring and complaining, and fear. We can possess a new thought-life in Christ. These messages emphasize the work of the cross in restructuring the mind to become a dwelling place for Christ. Audio sample

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Deliverance from Strongholds | The Strongholds of Your Thoughts
Deliverance From Self-hatred | The Stronghold of Complaining Deliverance From Fears | The Stronghold of Self-pity
Christ, Our Stronghold

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The Three Battlegrounds

Any time the Spirit of God's kingdom is truly manifested in the earth, it will ultimately confront the strongholds of hell. Indeed, wherever evil spirits have either a foothold or a stronghold, you can expect that the overcoming church will be engaged in warfare, and expect also that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church that Jesus builds.

In this book, Francis Frangipane explores the three arenas of spiritual warfare that the maturing Christian will face: the mind, the church and the heavenly places. It provides a foundation of insight, wisdom and discernment on the nature of the battle and the keys to victory.

View Francis introducing this book

Book - $7.05 (Retail $11.75) | eBook - $4.71 (Retail $7.85)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)
Book and eBook are also available in Spanish / Español at 40% off
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Three Battlegrounds
Audio Book

An audio reading of one of Francis' best selling books on spiritual warfare by the same title. Professionally read by Stewart Spencer.
Note: this recording was not read from the revised edition and was originally recorded on cassette. Listen to sample from this audio

Audio book on CD - $14.40 (Retail $24.00)
Audio book MP3 download - $7.20 (Retail $12.00)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Pulling Down Strongholds

Francis exposes spiritual strongholds that are hindering many Christians. In-depth messages include deliverance from self-pity, impurity, murmuring and complaining, and fear. We can possess a new thought-life in Christ. These messages emphasize the work of the cross in restructuring the mind to become a dwelling place for Christ. Audio sample

Message titles:
Deliverance from Strongholds | The Strongholds of Your Thoughts
Deliverance From Self-hatred | The Stronghold of Complaining Deliverance From Fears | The Stronghold of Self-pity
Christ, Our Stronghold

CD Audio Series - $19.20 (Retail $32.00)
Audio Series MP3 Download - $9.60 (Retail $16.00)
(plus shipping and handling on mailed products)

Visit our Special's page to order online

Questions? Call or email us: questions@arrowbookstore.com
Phone Orders:
United States only: 1-877-363-6889 | International Callers: 1-319-395-7833
Also available as eBooks. Please visit Arrow Publications for more
information at www.arrowbookstore.com.
Some books and booklets on our bookstore are also available in Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
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~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Our Sales Policy

We recently realized that, in these challenging economic times, it might be helpful if we offered regular incentives on our spiritual resources. As a result of this decision, you are now seeing more mailings from us, each highlighting special prices on our materials. Please remember, however, that our original intent and ultimate goal is always to represent Christ to the world around us. Thus, we will continue to offer free material to all who are struggling financially. These include:

- free online training course
- free audio and video teachings through our Media Center
- a free eBook to anyone who asks
- free weekly mailings

Of course, we still have our bills, salaries and overhead to consider, which is offset by sales and donations from our friends in Christ. As always, our highest goal is to provide life-changing materials, reasonably priced, to bless as many people as possible.

Admin Mon 05 Mar 2012, 10:51 pm

The Real Jesus (En Español) Not only is Jesus our Savior, He is also the "author and perfecter of our faith" (Hebrews 12:2, NIV). Grab with both hands the thought that He is the "perfecter of our faith." The faith Christ started in you, He is now working to perfect. The fact that Jesus is the "perfecter of our faith" is important because even if we seek to move in prayer and spiritual authority, even if we fearlessly continue to persevere, even if we continue forward with motives purified by love, it is the power of faith that undergirds all. Now the idea that Christ seeks to perfect our faith makes a fine doctrine, but in the practical outworking of our lives, we unconsciously resist the idea. The reason we are uncomfortable is that we know that in order for our faith to be perfected, ultimately it must be tested. When I speak of faith, I do not mean a thorough compilation of Bible facts or an intellectual assent to our need of salvation, both of which are elements of spirituality but not the very substance. To amass biblical knowledge primarily takes time; to possess true saving faith, I will tell you again, takes courage. Christ desires we obtain a trust in Him that can actually withstand and overcome the terrible storms of life - faith that brings the reality of Heaven to earth. Faith, therefore, is more than head knowledge; it is our lock upon the goodness and power of God so that no matter what we face outwardly, inwardly we stand secure. And no matter what the world looks like outwardly, it has the potential to be transformed by our faith. As Hebrews 11 makes clear, all those who possessed true faith changed the world around them. Perfecter of Our Faith Knowing that faith is much more than religious doctrines, I wonder: Do we truly know the Jesus of the Bible and what He seeks to give us? Too often, I think, we desire a Savior who, after assuring us of eternal life, leaves us alone until our next crisis. We want Him to comfort us but never convict us; we desire Him to heal us but not inhabit us. We want the Holy Spirit to help us obtain the "American dream." Yet what we have is a Holy Spirit who, instead, seeks to give us the dream of God: man living in the image of Christ (see Genesis 1:26). This means that God's goal is not merely to save us, but to conform us to Christ. He seeks to perfect us, not merely protect us. To perfect faith, God intentionally allows conflicts to storm against our souls. I know we picture Jesus as gently holding us, patting us on the back, saying, "There, there, it'll be all right." Listen, that is not the voice of Jesus; that is the echo of your mother speaking. Thank God for mothers, but Jesus is seeking to get us to stop being such babies. He wants us to grow up into His image. Remember, I am talking about the real Jesus now, the one who said, "All things are possible to him who believes" (Mark 9:23). If the Jesus you are following is not leading you into the realm of the impossible to make changes in your world, you are probably following the wrong one. You see, we do a disservice to people when we tell them, "Give your life to the Lord and He will keep you from trouble." That is not true. We would be more honest to say, "Give your life to Christ, and He will empower you to overcome trouble and adversity." Yes, He will take care of you. But He will not do so by putting you in a harmless world void of problems; rather, He will perfect virtue in you by developing character and by requiring faith - all of which creates the spiritual shelter of a transformed life. A Storm, a Ghost or Jesus? Get used to the idea that Jesus is seeking to perfect your faith. Plan on the fact that He will probably set you in some otherwise impossible situation to force your faith to the surface. Sooner or later, the real Jesus will require you to look the impossible straight in the eye and believe God for His power. Consider the incident when Christ sent His disciples to cross the Sea of Galilee ahead of Him. He crosses this same sea Himself walking on water (see Matthew 14:22 - 33). Yet, He decides to wait until a storm is rolling in with contrary winds and waves before He sets out. He could have waited for a calm day or simply arrived at the other side supernaturally without stopping alongside the boat in the middle of the sea. No, He comes to the disciples with something in mind: He comes to teach a lesson on trust. Please note that this is a violent storm and that He offers no preliminary instruction, no "Basic Water-Walking 101." He doesn't let them practice on puddles or wait until winter so they could walk on frozen water first. He waits for a storm to teach water-walking, which is by all accounts harder to do on rolling waves than on a placid sea. Then, on top of that, He does not come in daylight; He comes at night. So Jesus comes to the disciples in the middle of the sea, in the middle of a storm, in the middle of the night to teach them to walk on water. He doesn't make it easy. But this is the real Jesus with His real disciples. And we can add to the degree of difficulty the probability that they are physically tired and more than a little fearful about the storm. Scripture says that the sight of a figure walking on the water, coming out of the blowing wind and spray in the darkness of the night, turns the disciples' fear into terror. They cry out, "It is a ghost!" (Note: Some of the things we label as "ghostly" or demonic are really the Lord stirring life to set the stage for a lesson on faith.) As Jesus approaches the roll of the boat, He calls out, "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid." When Jesus says in the midst of your storm, "It is I," it is a call to faith. When He says, "Take courage," it is a call to action: True faith will always, at some point, require courage. Peter says, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." This is wonderful, really. Here is an insight not only into Jesus Christ but also into Peter's relationship with Jesus. Ever since Peter has known the Lord, Christ has required him and the disciples to do impossible things: heal the sick, feed multitudes with a lunch pail of food, raise the dead. Over and over Peter has seen Jesus work miracles; over and over Jesus has empowered Peter to do what he saw Jesus just do. That night on the stormy sea, Peter has this amazing discernment: "If it's really the Lord, He will tell me to do what He is doing: something impossible. If it's the Jesus I know, in a moment He will be telling me to walk on the water, too." And true to form, Jesus calls out to Peter: "Come!" Now Peter is not about to walk on the water, not really. When he steps out, he is walking on the word Come. He knows that the power to accomplish the impossible resides in Christ's word, and it is this supernatural reality upon which he steps. You see, this is all about trusting the integrity of Jesus Christ's command. Do you think Peter feels power when he steps on the water? I don't think he feels anything besides the storm. No goose bumps. No "glory chills." Peter sits on the topside rail of the rocking boat and swings his legs over the churning water. Peering through the wind and rain, he looks at Jesus. Then he slips down and stands upright in the water! Splash! One step. Splash! Then another and another until Peter walks right up to Jesus. This is no little walk. Admittedly, anyone can walk on water for the first step. It is the second step and beyond that is difficult. Peter walks until the waves grab his attention; then he begins to sink. Jesus saves him, of course, and when they get into the boat the wind stops. Maybe we would expect the Lord to say, "Peter, you did it!" Maybe Peter was expecting praise for his short water-walking career, but no, Jesus rebukes him saying, "Why did you doubt?" Christ sees the beginning of something great within Peter and He does not want it contaminated by pride or self-pity. Most of us want a medal every time we do something for God, but He is not about to let Peter or us build a monument to our accomplishments, especially when we are just beginning. If this miracle of Peter's were done by some of us here in America, in two weeks we would have tours, T-shirts and commemorative celebrations of the day we walked on water. But Jesus will allow none of that for His disciples. He sees greatness emerging in Peter and He will not press any of His disciples toward anything other than full conformity to His image. Remember: God's goal is that we become Christlike. The real Jesus is going to call us to do the impossible. This means that we will be called to do what we have never done before. You will see Jesus ahead of you, probably in some kind of storm, but it will be the beginning of a miracle that will change you - and the world around you. Lord, forgive me for seeking a safe life instead of a supernatural life. I want more of You. Call me out of the boat of my familiar, predictable world. Master, for the sake of reaching the lost, increase my faith until I am standing with You on the water of divine potential. In Jesus' name, Amen. ---adapted from a chapter in Francis' book, This Day We Fight published by Chosen Books ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Training The Eternal Purpose of Life Today, multitudes say they are Christians, but do they actually know Jesus Christ? Have they discovered God's eternal purpose for their lives, which is to make man in the image of Christ? Beloved, it is one thing to believe in Him, another to be trained by the Spirit where we believe like Christ -- possessing His vision for the lost, compelled by His love, manifesting His likeness in our lives (Rom. 8:29). In Christ's Image Training is an online course designed to lift one's focus toward the actual presence of Jesus. The complete course not only includes 44 lessons and 39 audio messages, but the discerning student will actually find the Lord using the weekly lessons to stage opportunities to deepen the truths found in the training. The entire text is free by email to those who enroll in the Free Lesson Plan. Student testimonies Francis presenting the course [size=12]Level I classes begin April 6, 2012 Registration closes March 29, 2012[/size] For more information on all our training programs start at www.icitc.org and read through the Level I page and then the Tuition page for a full list of enrollment plans. You will need to complete the registration form, selecting an enrollment plan. Training also available in Spanish / Español ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please feel free to forward this message to others; acknowledging our website would be kindly appreciated. To send this message to a friend or print this message, use our Printer-friendly version.		March 5, 2012 Subscribe to receive this FREE email message. ____________________ In Christ's Image Training Ask about our free online course! Accepting registrations for the April 6 Level I class Available also in Spanish / Español ____________________ Online Bookstore Be sure and visit our online bookstore. We have many valuable resources that will help you cultivate your personal relationship with God. Downloadable MP3s, videos and eBooks are now available for purchase at Arrow Publications Inc. ____________________ Ministry Support ____________________ Website Resources - Article Archives - In Christs Image Training Online - Bookstore - Message Board - Media Center ____________________ Comments and Questions If you wish to contact us with comments or questions about this email, you may do so by writing us at comments@frangipane.org ____________________ Reprint Agreement Your interest in duplicating and re-sending this material is a joy to us. We only ask that you also provide website information for the Ministries of Francis Frangipane. The only exception is if the article is actually an excerpt from a book by another publisher. In this case they have asked that they be listed as the reference. Finally, any questions about the teachings of Francis Frangipane can be sent to info@frangipane.org. 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Admin Sat 03 Mar 2012, 9:04 pm

[size=9][size=21]Satan's Domain: the Realm of Darkness[/size] (En Español)[/size] Many Christians debate whether the devil is on the earth or in hell; can he dwell in Christians or only in the world? The fact is, the devil is in darkness. Wherever there is spiritual darkness, there the devil will be. Preparing for Spiritual Warfare For most, the term spiritual warfare introduces a new but not necessarily welcomed dimension in their Christian experience. The thought of facing evil spirits in battle is an unsettling concept, especially since we came to Jesus as lost sheep, not warriors. Ultimately, some of us may never actually initiate spiritual warfare, but all of us must face the fact that the devil has initiated warfare against us. Therefore, it is essential to our basic well-being that we discern the areas of our nature that are unguarded and open to satanic assault. Jude tells us, "And angels who did not keep their own domain, but abandoned their proper abode, He has kept in eternal bonds under darkness for the judgment of the great day" (Jude 1:6). When Satan rebelled against God, he was placed under eternal judgment in what the Bible calls "pits" (2 Pet. 2:4) or "bonds" of darkness. The devil and the fallen angels with him have been relegated to live in darkness. This darkness does not simply refer to areas void of visible light. The eternal darkness to which this Scripture refers is essentially a moral darkness, which ultimately degrades into literal darkness. However, its cause is not simply the absence of light; it is the absence of God, who is light. It is vital to recognize that this darkness to which Satan has been banished is not limited to areas outside of humanity. Unlike those who do not know Jesus, however, we have been delivered out of the domain or "authority" of darkness (see Colossians 1:13). We are not trapped in darkness if we have been born of light. But if we accommodate darkness through tolerance of sin, we leave ourselves vulnerable to satanic assault. For wherever there is willful disobedience to the Word of God, there is spiritual darkness and the potential for demonic activity. Thus Jesus warned, "Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness" (Luke 11:35 KJV). There is a light in you. "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord" (Prov. 20:27). Your spirit, illuminated by the Spirit of Christ, becomes the "lamp of the Lord" through which He searches your heart. There is indeed a holy radiance surrounding a true Spirit-filled Christian. But when you harbor sin, the "light which is in thee" is "darkness." Satan has a legal access, given to him by God, to dwell in the domain of darkness. Thus, we must grasp this point: The devil can traffic in any area of darkness, even the darkness that still exists in a Christian's heart. God's Thresher An example of Satan having access to the carnal side of human nature is seen in Peter's denial of Jesus. It is obvious that Peter failed. What we do not readily see, however, is what was occurring in the invisible world of the spirit. Jesus predicted accurately that Peter would deny Him three times. Anyone looking at Peter's actions that night might have simply concluded his denial was a manifestation of fear. Yet, Peter was not fearful by nature. This was the disciple who, a few hours earlier, drew a sword against the multitudes who had come to arrest Jesus. No, human fear did not cause Peter to deny the Lord. Peter's denial was satanically induced. Jesus had warned the apostle, "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers" (Luke 22:31-32). Behind the scenes, Satan had demanded and received permission to sift Peter like wheat. Satan had access to an area of darkness in Peter's heart. How did Satan cause Peter's fall? After eating the Passover, Jesus told His disciples that one of them was going to betray Him. Scripture continues, "They began to discuss among themselves which one of them . . . was going to do this thing" (Luke 22:23). This was a very somber time. Yet, during this terrible moment, "there arose also a dispute among them as to which one of them was . . . greatest" (Luke 22:24). They went from an attitude of shock and dismay to an argument concerning who among them was the greatest! Evidently Peter, the water-walker, who was also the boldest and most outspoken of the apostles, prevailed. We can imagine that Peter's high visibility among the disciples left him with an air of superiority, which was fanned by Satan into an attitude of presumption and boasting. Peter, being lifted up by pride, was being set up for a fall. Pride caused Satan's fall, and pride was the very same darkness manipulated by Satan to cause Peter's fall. Lucifer, from experience, knew well the judgment of God against religious pride and envy. He knew personally that pride goes "before a fall" (Prov. 16:18 KJV). Satan did not have a right to indiscriminately assault and destroy Peter. He had to secure permission from Peter's Lord before he could come against the young apostle. But the fact is, the devil demanded permission to sift Peter, and he received it. Submit to God The trip wire that Satan used to cause Peter's fall was the disciple's own sin of pride. Let us recognize before we do warfare that the areas we hide in darkness are the very areas of our future defeat. Often the battles we face will not cease until we discover and repent for the darkness that is within us. If we will be effective in spiritual warfare, we must be discerning of our own hearts; we must walk humbly with our God. Our first course of action must be, "Submit . . . to God." Then, as we "resist the devil . . . he will flee" (James 4:7). Satan will never be given permission to destroy the saints. Rather, he is limited to sifting us "like wheat." The good news is that God knows there is wheat inside each of us. The outcome of this type of satanic assault, which is allowed through the permissive will of God, is to cleanse the soul of pride and produce greater meekness and transparency in our lives. It may feel terrible, but God causes it to work for good. Our husk-like outer nature must die to facilitate the breaking forth of the wheat-like nature of the new creation man. Both the chaff and the husk were necessary; they provided protection for us from the harsh elements of this life. But before God can truly use us, in one way or another we will pass through a time of threshing. Peter's husk nature was presumptuous and proud. His initial successes had made him ambitious and self-oriented. God can never entrust His kingdom to anyone who has not been broken of pride, for pride is the armor of darkness itself. So, when Satan demanded permission to assault Peter, Jesus said in effect, You can sift him, but you cannot destroy him. The warfare against Peter was devastating but measured. It served the purpose of God. Peter was ignorant of the areas of darkness within him, and his ignorance left him open to attack. But the Lord would ask each of us, "Do you know the areas where you are vulnerable to satanic assault?" Jesus would have us not be ignorant of our need. In fact, when He reveals the sin in our hearts, it is so He might destroy the works of the devil. Thus, we should realize that the greatest defense we can have against the devil is to maintain an honest heart before God. When the Holy Spirit shows us an area that needs repentance, we must overcome the instinct to defend ourselves. We must silence the little lawyer who steps out from a dark closet in our minds, pleading, "My client is not so bad." Your "defense attorney" will defend you until the day you die---and if you listen to him you will never see what is wrong in you nor face what needs to change. For you to succeed in warfare, your self-preservation instincts must be submitted to the Lord Jesus, for Christ alone is your true advocate. We cannot engage in spiritual battle without embracing this knowledge. Indeed, James 4:6 says, "God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." God is opposed to the proud. That is a very important verse. If God is opposed to the proud, and we are too proud to humble ourselves and admit when we are wrong, then God is opposed to us. James continues in verse 7, "Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." When we see this verse, it is usually all by itself as a monument to spiritual warfare. However, it is in the context of repentance, humility, and possessing a clean heart that we find Satan fleeing from us. We must go beyond a vague submission to God; we must submit the exact area of our personal battle to Him. When we come against the power of the devil, it must be from a heart in submission to Jesus. There is a recurring precept throughout this book. It is vital that you know, understand, and apply this principle for your future success in spiritual warfare. That principle is this: Victory begins with the name of Jesus on your lips, but it will not be consummated until the nature of Jesus is in your heart. This rule applies to every facet of spiritual warfare. Indeed, Satan will be allowed to come against the area of your weakness until you realize God's only answer is to become Christlike. As you begin to appropriate not just the name of Jesus but His nature as well, the adversary will withdraw. Satan will not continue to assault you if the circumstances he designed to destroy you are now working to perfect you. The outcome of Peter's experience was that after Pentecost, when God used him to heal a lame man, a more humble Peter spoke to the gathering crowd. He asked, "Why do you gaze at us, as if by our own power or piety we had made him walk?" (Acts 3:12). Peter's victory over pride and the devil began with the name of Jesus on his lips, and it was consummated by the nature of Jesus in his heart. 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[size=9][size=21]Introduction to Spiritual Warfare[/size] (En Español)[/size] I want to talk with you about spiritual warfare. Before we proceed, however, I have two concerns. The first is our need for wisdom. There is an old European proverb worth heeding. It reads: "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and zeal." Before we engage in spiritual warfare, we should know this about Satan: he is an ancient and extremely treacherous foe. On the other hand, the strength of most Christians lies primarily in idealism and untested fervor. It is not long, usually five to ten years in the ministry, and most zeal has waned. Without warning, the minister's call has deteriorated from a walk of vision to a mere job. What occurred was that zeal, by itself, challenged the treachery of hell and lost. The brightness of youthful dreams dimmed under the dark cloud of relentless satanic assault. Under the weight of growing frustrations and discouragement, compromise increased, and with it came iniquity and spiritual bondage. Yet, the real villain was not sin but ignorance. We put the devil in a doctrinal box and expected him to stay there. He did not. He undermined relationships, and our love grew cautious. He resisted us in prayer, and our faith turned weak. Disillusionment set in. After spending much time with struggling pastors, I have seen a common trend in most: They failed to discern the assault of the devil. They stood unprotected against an ancient, treacherous foe. Jesus prepared His disciples for everything, including spiritual warfare. They watched Him cast out demons; they clearly knew the devil was real. In fact, He sent them forth to also deliver people from demons. But before He sent them out, He charged them to become wise "as serpents" yet innocent and harmless "as doves" (Matt. 10:16). This fusion of divine wisdom and Christlike innocence is the taproot of all spiritual victory. Indeed, we can defeat the enemy, but wisdom must precede warfare and virtue must come before victory. Consequently, my goal is to train the church in wisdom and call the church to innocence. We will not disregard what we have previously learned; we will still live by faith. But we must learn the ways of God, which means we must think with wisdom. And we must pursue purity of heart, that we may see God and gain discernment. Indeed, it is the lack of discernment that has left us vulnerable to satanic attack. Of my second concern, let me say that there are no shortcuts to successful warfare, only ways to make it longer and more perilous. One way of peril is to enter battle blinded by presumption. When it comes to waging war effectively, consider carefulness to be the essence of victory. Whatever lofty spiritual plane you imagine that you are on, remember: Adam was in Paradise when he fell. Before your increased knowledge and religious experiences make you overly self-confident, recall that Solomon wrote three books of Scripture; he actually gazed upon the glory of God, yet he fell. Yes, even in your deepest worship of the Almighty, do not forget in long ages past Lucifer himself was once in Heaven pouring out praise to God. We each know of many who have fallen. Jesus warned that the love of many would grow cold. Do not presume it cannot happen to you. Our enemy has been deceiving mankind for thousands of years. Our experience, on the other hand, spans but a brief moment. It is wisdom to recognize that we do not know all there is to know concerning warfare. Therefore, be bold but never brash or arrogant in your prayer life. Use your spiritual authority administratively, compassionately, but never presumptuously. Multitudes of well-meaning but ignorant Christians have approached the field of spiritual battle with flippant attitudes and have suffered greatly for it. Study several books and seek confirmation from the Lord for your strategies. As it is written, "Prepare plans by consultation, and make war by wise guidance" (Prov. 20:18). Thus, our purpose here is to help equip you for battle in three primary areas: the mind, the church and the heavenly places. There are other fields or subcategories of spiritual warfare; however, these are where most of us will face conflict. One last note. A few of you will be instrumental in actually turning your cities toward God. Our prayer is that the truth of God's grace will empower you for that goal and that others will join in that grace to see an enduring move of God accomplished. The promise of the Spirit speaks thus: "There was a small city with few men in it and a great king came to it, surrounded it and constructed large siegeworks against it. But there was found in it a poor wise man and he delivered the city by his wisdom" (Eccl. 9:14–15). While many are predicting the destruction of our nation and the collapse of our cities, they have not considered the power of Christ in you. But remember, "Wisdom is better than strength . . . wisdom is better than weapons of war" (Eccl. 9:16, 18). ---Francis Frangipane, July 1989 Introduction to The Three Battlegrounds If you are financially unable to purchase a book from Pastor Frangipane, he would love to give you your choice of any one of his eBooks for free, or for whatever you can afford. One free eBook per household please. (Visit our FAQ page for more information.) What did you think about this message? Tell us on Facebook or Twitter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Selected resources 40% off retail Limit time offer Visit our specials page for this week's sale! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In Christ's Image Training Empower your passions for Christ! 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