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Crazy or Crazy Smart; Junk DNA?; Leaving the Democratic Party; Immigration Policy; Abortion and Black Women;

September 14, 2012

Weekend Links There are a couple of videos below that you really should not miss. They will encourage you and help you in your ministry, no matter what your ministry. There are others that are worth reading even if you won’t agree with all of them. They will challenge your thinking, encourage your heart, break … More Crazy or Crazy Smart; Junk DNA?; Leaving the Democratic Party; Immigration Policy; Abortion and Black Women;

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Brilliant Analysis by D.A. Carson on the Danger of “Angry Christians”

September 14, 2012

This link is well worth your time and thought. http://sbcvoices.com/d-a-carson-on-angry-christians-and-the-devils-tactics/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzEmail&utm_content=5575&utm_campaign=0

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The Tidal Wave Coming to the American Church

September 14, 2012

“We don’t understand the gospel. Sound crazy. It gets crazier. Evangelicals, the staunch defenders of the Bible, and inerrancy, and substitutionary atonement, and the cross of Christ are abandoning all of these for a mess of theological porridge that Jesus and the Apostles would not recognize. …” for more see: The Tidal Wave Coming to … More The Tidal Wave Coming to the American Church

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Neighborhood as Family

September 14, 2012

Friday is for Heart Song’s [UPDATE: My brother in South Carolina has probably been cutting his lawn for awhile but things are just starting to green up here. But that reminds me of a post from a few years ago and I would love to get some more ideas from my readers so here’s a … More Neighborhood as Family

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Do You Have Eyes to See?

September 12, 2012

Thursday is for Making Disciples “If the unchurched [in the USA] were a nation unto themselves, they would be the eleventh most populated country on earth today.” (Pollster, George Barna, in Rechurching the Unchurched)* We sometimes fall into the trap of thinking that because many of our friends are believers and go to church that … More Do You Have Eyes to See?

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Number 2 Blog Post from 2010

September 11, 2012

The surprising thing is that what I am about to write will sound radical. It’s not. It’s biblical. It’s what Jesus taught, which I suppose was radical in its time. … via Number 2 Blog Post from 2010.

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Which is the better word for a Christian: Slave or Servant?

September 10, 2012

“It (the name Christian) defined everything about them, …” For more see: Which is the better word for a Christian: Slave or Servant?.

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Three Obstacles to Pastoral Care (and suggested paths to overcome them)

September 10, 2012

Three Obstacles to Pastoring and Caring for the Flock[1] 1. The Individualistic Nature of the Culture. Example: An attitude that basically says, “It’s none of your business,” or “It’s my problem and I’ll deal with it my way.” Analysis: The result is that people are islands of festering wounds. They are isolated, diseased, and malnourished … More Three Obstacles to Pastoral Care (and suggested paths to overcome them)

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What Does Repentance Really Look Like in a Man of God?

September 8, 2012

For some men who I have been counseling and for the wonder of Christ in their lives. What Does Repentance Really Look Like in a Man of God?

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A Rejected Bible; Casting Out Demons; Bible Hypocrisy; Political Lies; Illogical Logic and much more

September 7, 2012

Weekend Links Thinking Better About Doctrine Why the Missouri-Synod Lutheran Church Rejects the NIV 2011 Version (You may disagree with their conclusions, but the values they are seeking to protect are the right center point for evaluation.) Is there a Place for Casting Out Demons in the Modern World? (John Piper) Most Church Goers Do … More A Rejected Bible; Casting Out Demons; Bible Hypocrisy; Political Lies; Illogical Logic and much more