ABBA MINISTRIES OF CANADA

IN THE SERVICE OF CHRIST...
ABBA PASTORS SHARE THEIR WISDOM
AND INSIGHT

The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners. [Isaiah 6:1]

The Basics of Christian Counseling
by Reverend Thomas A. Secord, 2007

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Freedom to be led by the Holy Spirit instead of man.

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As volunteers, we are doing what should be done as opposed to what others think we should do.

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This is how it was meant to be, but NOT how it is within Christianity.

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It is the only way to go. It keeps you honest. The Lord didn't ask to be paid so why would I???

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The Jesus model is to love, accept, heal and show people the Way to God. When it all becomes what can I get financially to do this job, it becomes corrupted.

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This ministry is very timely, because young people like the lack of institutionalization. People seem to feel more trusting because it is an individual they are dealing with who drives a car or lives in a house just like them. The people I deal with are more open because I'm not connected to something big.

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The privilege to journey with others who see clearly who you are. When you represent God and are approachable, you get many holy opportunities to encourage people young and old. I often tell school kids that even if we turn away and are too busy for God, God is waiting for us to turn back without hoops for them to jump through.

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Abba is refreshing, it's REAL and we're spreading God's word with Love, not money.

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I am a servant. This is my calling and the Lord's work.

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Jesus wants us to be just like Him. The Holy Spirit wants our help to call people back to God.