August 31, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Before our bedtime Bible time the other evening our 3-year old asked if we could “pleeaase read Jonah in the Lion’s Den.” “Do you mean,” I replied, “Daniel in the lion’s den, or Jonah in the fish’s belly?” To which … Continue reading
August 30, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Man Up! – “If art reflects culture, then we’re in need of a True Man Revolution. If art shapes culture, then we’re in need of some men exhibiting true masculinity to counter what Hollywood is pumping out.” In this article, Kimberly Wagner gives Christian … Continue reading
August 29, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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FATHER, forgive me. I’ve been so self-sufficient the past few years and have fallen away from the pattern of daily, scheduled prayer. Yes, I pray. Many times with intensity and focus and sometimes even fasting, but the habit of substantive … Continue reading
August 29, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Yesterday, in our adult Bible class at church, we broke into small buzz groups and surveyed the Scriptures on the subject of hospitality, the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers. It was a very challenging and profitable time … Continue reading
August 27, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Whatever the cause is that brings about a single parenting situation, moms who are parenting alone need our compassionate help, encouragement, and biblical counsel. Therefore, I’m thrilled to let you know about an extremely helpful new booklet that will equip … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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A seminary student of mine, who is also a pastor, called this week to ask how to begin a visiting the sick ministry team in his church. Here’s the counsel I gave to him: Do the following simultaneously. Teach your … Continue reading
August 25, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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O LORD, Thou knowest my great unfitness for service, my present deadness, my inability to do anything for Thy glory, my distressing coldness of heart. I am weak, ignorant, unprofitable, and loathe and abhor myself. I am at a loss to know what … Continue reading
August 24, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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As an appendix to the last Q&A, which addressed the meaning of 1 John 4:18, let’s consider another application of the same principle (mature love casts out fear), which I believe is legitimate given the larger context of John’s epistle concerning … Continue reading
August 23, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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QUESTION: Does 1 John 4:18 mean that anyone who fears judgment isn’t saved? ANSWER: Here’s what the verse says, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves punishment, and the one who fears … Continue reading
August 23, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Yesterday, while listening to the audio version of John Stott’s The Cross of Christ, I was hit between the eyes, i.e. convicted, by two sentences: “Envy is the reverse side of a coin called vanity. Nobody is ever envious of … Continue reading
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