How do we typically apply the stories of Biblical characters? We gain so much from studying these characters and the events of their lives. Recently, I have studied the life of Abraham, who was such a wonderful character. God told Isaac, “In your offspring all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because Abraham obeyed …
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Sep 08
Which is Your Spirituality: Microwave Dinner or Home-cooking?
“Quick and easy” are two buzz words we all love to hear. All it takes is a trip to the local grocery store to see how products advertise “quick and easy.” Home cooked meals, that may take hours, have been replaced with frozen TV dinners and quick microwave dishes. With our busy schedules, this shift in meal …
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Aug 04
Losing Faith and Hope
A few years back I read the book Tiger Force which tells the horrible tell of a Vietnam special forces platoon that because of poor leadership, little supervision, and hatred committed numerous war crimes on innocent villagers. They did horrible acts like killing innocent civilians, murdering babies, and raping women. This quote from the book …
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May 08
Job Expectation: Martyrdom
We have many educational institutions that are involved in training and recruiting preachers, missionaries, and ministers. Imagine if in their recruiting of the future preachers, the candidates knew that martyrdom was the expected end. Somehow, I think we would have an even greater shortage of preachers today. That was my thought after reading this …
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Mar 12
Five Faith Catalysts: # 5 – Pivotal Circumstances
This is the last in this series. Please check out the other posts. # 5 Pivotal Circumstances Everyone’s faith journey has some “defining moments.” These are circumstances that happen either good or bad that shape our faith. I am speaking of good things like: a marriage, choosing a Christian college, getting a promotion, going on …
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Mar 08
Five Faith Catalysts: # 4 Providential Relationships
This is the fifth in this series. I encourage you to check them all out. # 4 Providential Relationships When you talk to strong Christians about their faith it will always involve other people. it might begin with their godly mother, a couple from college they met, a co-worker who invited them to church, or …
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Mar 04
Five Faith Catalysts Series: # 3 Personal Ministry
This is the fourth post in this series which is examining how faith is developed and grown. Personal Ministry Faith begins to grow when folks get involved in the Lord’s work. Christians are to be givers, not takers. We are to be servants, not just attenders. We are commissioned by Christ for His purpose and …
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Mar 02
Five Faith Catalysts: # 2. Private Disciplines
This is the third post in this series. The introduction is here. The last post was on practical teaching. Private Disciplines In today’s post we explore private disciplines as an essential part of the faith development process. It is necessary to attend worship and Bible study in a congregational setting (Heb. 10:25). But it should …
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Feb 27
Five Faith Catalysts Series: #1 Practical Teaching
See this post for the introduction to this series. Practical Teaching This is our first instinct when considering faith development. Paul said in Romans 10:17, “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” We develop and grow our faith by learning the Word of God. Yet, just because we teach people the …
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