The Bible has a word for God-substitutes—idolatry. We have worshiping natures; because we are created to love and worship God. Where we run into trouble is when we try to worship something other than God; in other words, idolatry is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Family
Forgiveness
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Matthew 6: 14-16; “If you forgive those who sin against you, your heavenly Father will forgive you. 15 But if you refuse to forgive others, your Father will not forgive your sins. NLT In my experience as a pastor, I have seen lots … Continue reading
Understanding Grace and Truth
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First, they must go together; to hold both grace and truth together is essential for a balance to be achieved. Truth without grace is just judgment. Grace without truth is license. The gospels are where we see both truth and … Continue reading
A Bit of Advice
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When making decisions we need to be realists and look at every situation and circumstance through a biblical worldview. Now let’s not be naive to the realities of what can occur and does occur. We must understand our decisions to … Continue reading
Modesty, Insurance for Purity
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Please Pay Attention To Me is a related post. Moms and Dads with daughters (and sons), let them know that “modesty isn’t about hiding your body, it’s about revealing and preserving dignity.” Because of our brokenness due to sin, it’s necessary … Continue reading
God’s Mercy, Forgiveness, and Others
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God’s mercy…How far does it extend? Do we pay only lip service to God’s mercy, which extends just far enough to reach ourselves, but won’t go any farther to others? In Ephesians 1:7, the apostle Paul stated; “In whom we … Continue reading
Worship…Our Response
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Worship can be a challenge to us who are introverts; we are so often so reserved and so self-conscious that we worship God in a bullet-proof cage of self-conscious reservation. What is happening on the inside rarely finds its way … Continue reading
The Courage to Be Ordinary, Help for Average Christian Leaders
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By Craig C. Hill I knew exactly what he meant. I’ve struggled with the same fantasy. Get enough money, people, recognition, staff, volunteers, lay leaders, salary, book deals, and speaking gigs that we don’t need to depend on God for … Continue reading
Please Pay Attention To Me
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Much of human behavior can be explained by how we try to gain attention. Do you think the following statements are true or not? Please give your opinion. “Most workaholics don’t work for work’s sake. They are trying to be … Continue reading
The Antidote to Hypocrisy by Thom Schultz
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After Alan mentioned he was a Christian, everyone around him clammed up and distanced themselves from him. They automatically assumed Alan possessed several unpleasant characteristics. Justified or not, the public today holds a number of negative impressions of Christians. … Continue reading
