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October 7, 2013
The PAUSE Principle: Wisdom for Conflict Resolution
One of the best resources I've seen for helping believers with conflict resolution is Ken Sande's book The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict. One practical tool that I've returned to again and again is the "PAUSE principle." If you're dealing with conflict in a relationship, try to working through these steps.
And check out Peacemaker Ministries.
PAUSE Principle
And check out Peacemaker Ministries.
PAUSE Principle
Why is it important for Christians to know church history?
Christianity.com: Why is it important for Christians to know Church history?-Brian Hedges from christianitydotcom2 on GodTube.
October 2, 2013
Well Drest
George Herbert (1593-1633)
One of my favorite poems by George Herbert is called "Aaron." It is a profound reflection on the gospel built around the the imagery of the garb of a high priest described in Exodus 28.
The first verse describes the holiness God requires of me, if I am to be one of God's priestly people.
One of my favorite poems by George Herbert is called "Aaron." It is a profound reflection on the gospel built around the the imagery of the garb of a high priest described in Exodus 28.
The first verse describes the holiness God requires of me, if I am to be one of God's priestly people.
October 1, 2013
John Wesley on the Discipline of Reading
A significant part of a preacher’s work is book work. We simply cannot feed the sheep if we are not feeding ourselves, and the primary way we feed ourselves is by reading. But the threats against a pastor’s reading are many. We have many responsibilities, each of them competing to gain the best of our time. These all have to be managed so as to not neglect any of them. Some pastors
September 30, 2013
Did Jesus drink alcohol? Should Christians drink alcohol?
Christianity.com: Did Jesus drink alcohol? Should Christians drink alcohol?-Brian Hedges from christianitydotcom2 on GodTube.
September 27, 2013
Saint Augustine on Rightly Ordered Love
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September 25, 2013
Prepare Your Public Prayers: Helpful Advice from D. A. Carson
D. A. Carson's helpful advice for people who lead in public prayer:
"If you are in any form of spiritual leadership, work at your public prayers. It does not matter whether the form of spiritual leadership you exercise is the teaching of a Sunday school class, pastoral ministry, small-group evangelism, or anything else: if at any point you pray in public as a leader, then work at your public
"If you are in any form of spiritual leadership, work at your public prayers. It does not matter whether the form of spiritual leadership you exercise is the teaching of a Sunday school class, pastoral ministry, small-group evangelism, or anything else: if at any point you pray in public as a leader, then work at your public
September 24, 2013
What To Do When You Are Tempted
How do you handle temptation?
I’m not talking about the fleeting, seemingly benign thought of sin that may hold initial allure, but is easily dismissed. (Though we should be on guard against these kinds of thoughts, too).
No, I’m talking about that moment when you’ve savored the juicy morsel and like the taste. You clamp down your jaws and suddenly feel the sharp piercing desire for more
I’m not talking about the fleeting, seemingly benign thought of sin that may hold initial allure, but is easily dismissed. (Though we should be on guard against these kinds of thoughts, too).
No, I’m talking about that moment when you’ve savored the juicy morsel and like the taste. You clamp down your jaws and suddenly feel the sharp piercing desire for more
September 23, 2013
September 20, 2013
C. S. Lewis on the True Source of Happiness
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