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Joseph's Prayer
12/19/11
What if you are confused by God's actions? “Joseph … did what the Lord’s angel had told him to do.” Matthew 1:24 The white space between Bible verses is fertile soil for questions. One can hardly read Scripture without...[more]
Once Upon a Christmas
12/19/11
As shoppers walked past, and Christmas music rang through the air, no one seemed to notice the man standing there. Why would they? He looked just like most of the folks out scrambling to get their shopping done before Christmas....[more]
Here Are 7 Temptations that Leaders Face
12/19/11
Leading is a difficult task whether you are in the secular world or in church. Leaders must stay sharp if they want to be faithful to the task God has laid before them. Here are just a few "hooks" that can hinder...[more]
10 Reasons Why It's Wrong to Kill an Unborn Child
12/19/11
This is not a defense of the humanity of the unborn. It is an argument that if the unborn are human they ought not to be aborted. There are some abortionists who believe that the unborn are human beings. But these doctors do...[more]
Passivity: Satan's Secret Weapon
12/19/11
Passivity in our spiritual lives is a powerful, insidious, destructive enemy. The Spirit of God does not want us merely to tolerate oppression; He desires we conquer it. He has not called us to passivity; He has called us to...[more]
Why Young Adults Are Leaving Church and Re-Thinking Faith
12/12/11
Dave Kinnaman, author for the Barna group, gives amazing insights into why young adults of today are leaving church. Here are a few of his thoughts: Reason #1 – Churches seem overprotective. A few of the defining...[more]
The Country Parson: Learn to Really Shepherd Others
12/12/11
Young pastors or seminarians often ask me for advice on what kind of early ministry experience to seek in order to best grow in skill and wisdom as a pastor. They often are surprised when I tell them to consider being a 'country...[more]
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