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Terrorism and Tragedy: How Do We Respond?

02/11/11

Author:John Piper

Unspeakable tragedies. Infamous acts. The September 11th terrorist attack: 8,900 injuries.  The sarin gas subway attack in Tokyo, Japan: 5,511 injuries. The truck bombings at 3 U.S. embassies: 5,000 injuries. In the face of...[more]

 

How to Ensure That Your Church is Really Boring

02/07/11

Author:Perry Noble

Have you found church to be boring? Do you nod off before the pastor even gets up to speak? It takes real effort to make church a lifeless, unengaging place. I know some people do not agree with me…but I FIRMLY believe that...[more]

 

The Bible and Slavery: Hagar's Story

02/05/11

Author:Beth Moore

God never adjusts His commands to fit the customs of nations, no matter how deeply ingrained they are. Furthermore, His immutable standards prove right every time—and for each party involved. History has yet to record a single...[more]

 

God's Genome: Your Frame of Destiny

02/05/11

Author:Mark Batterson

Can you really argue that we are fearfully and wonderfully made? I became enamored with Science in a class in immunology at the University of Chicago. I know just about enough about neurology or genetics to be highly dangerous....[more]

 

How to Really Love Your Child

02/03/11

Author:David Ferguson

There are over 300 identifiable human needs. So how do you meet the needs of the children in your home? These thirty needs are carefully described with accompanying Scriptures. Tape this on your refrigerator (or on your desk at...[more]

 

Homosexuality: Is God Homophobic?

02/03/11

Author:Jeff Jones

Homosexuality is certainly a hot topic, and one that stirs up lots of emotion. That was illustrated to me a few years ago by a fellow senior pastor of a large church on the West Coast. He related a faux paus during one of his...[more]

 

The Morning I Heard the Voice of God

02/01/11

Author:John Piper

Let me tell you about a most wonderful experience I had early Monday morning, March 19, 2007, a little after six o’clock. God actually spoke to me. There is no doubt that it was God. I heard the words in my head just as...[more]