The Kingdom of God is for Those who Come to Jesus as Little Children and are Inclusive
Christ's disciples should be as welcoming and approachable as Jesus was and continues to be. He was inclusive, not exclusive, reaching out to Jew and Gentile alike. In the believer's interaction with non-believers, they must exude the same welcoming attitude. In the idological "cultural wars" the church must guard against mean-spirited polarizing. Wisdom would instead embrace the ministry of reconciliation.
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God Desires Godly Offspring
Adam and Eve were perfect and sinless. God's original design and desire was for His children to reign over all of the creation, to have dominion over all living creatures. He wanted these flawless ones to be fruitful and multiply.
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Finding the Strength to Walk with Christ
Find out how to embrace the Christian ideals of courage and responsibility in your life.
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How to Make Happiness a Way of Life
God's Word teaches about a way of thinking and living that doesn't come natural to the human mind. According to Scripture, believers are to be internally at peace even when challenged with outward situations and circumstances that bring confusion and chaos. The Word confirms that no one can control the struggles or temptations that arise, but everyone can control how they react or respond to them.
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Sitting at the Feet of Jesus, Ways to Worship at Home
More excerpts from a recent survey that reveals insight into the personal prayer and worship practices of men and women from diverse backgrounds.
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Isaiah the Prophet Calls Judah to Repentance
The book of Isaiah was written during the reigns of kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, all of whom successively ruled the southern kingdom of Judah. During this time politically, both Israel and Judah had reached incredible wealth and power. Unfortunately, they also had declined spiritually, giving in to division, idolatry and immorality.
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Zion is the Future Home for All Believers
Zion is a special place in the heart of God, where His people shall ultimately dwell with Him forever. Christian believers lived in unity in the first century, at least for a fleeting period of time, but the principles still work today. It's a taste of the future Zion, the community of the household of faith.
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To Avoid Ministry Burnout, Wait upon the Lord for More Intimacy with God and Renewed Strength
In this frantic environment, believers must learn how to quiet their souls by drawing near to the Lord in intimacy. If one does not do the proper maintenance on one's soul, it will result in forced sabatical brought on by sickness and emotional burnout. Believers must learn the quietness of silence and contemplation as our forefathers taught so peace is the rule rather than the exception in our culture.
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Composer Albert Benjamin Simpson Writes Yesterday, Today, Forever
A.W. Tozer in his biography of Albert Benjamin Simpson, Wingspread, explains that Simpson's songs followed none of the standard rules of hymn writing, but that he sang them often and they always touched his heart.
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Christians Should Not Live Double Lives
Being a Christian is a full-time job. Spending time with people in counseling or comforting, teaching and discipling is part of Christian love and duty. Compromise is trying to lead a double life.
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