August 22, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Do the troubles of life ever leave you so wiped out physically, mentally, and emotionally that all you can do is squeak out “God, help me!”? Then Psalm 121 is for you. Yesterday, our congregation spent its morning worship time … Continue reading
August 20, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Today, I have the privilege to officiate the funeral service of a man in our church who became a friend over the past half-dozen years. When he cautiously first came to a Thanksgiving dinner at our church he did not … Continue reading
August 19, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Here are a few more links that will encourage your personal growth, cultivate biblical thinking and discernment, and strengthen one-another ministry. Backward Porn Addiction, by Rick Thomas, tackles the issue of modesty and exhorts Christian women to dress for the … Continue reading
August 19, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Sometimes God’s ways are hard to understand, We want to ask “Why?”—to follow His hand. Sometimes when tragedy comes from above, It tempts us to waver, to doubt His love. But God is infinitely wise and good, He is too … Continue reading
August 18, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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One of the tasks that I both love and hate as a seminary professor is grading papers. I hate it because it can be so laborious. But I love it because I get to see if I succeeded in stimulating … Continue reading
August 17, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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The answer is a resounding NO. For all of human history lust has damaged the human soul and wreaked havoc on relationships, destroying too many marriages to count. Yet the church has largely ignored this problem. And when it has … Continue reading
August 17, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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A local church is not built by one man, or even a few men, but by every believer being actively involved in ministry through evangelizing the lost people in their lives and serving their fellow Christians. A quick glance at … Continue reading
August 16, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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According to 1 Peter 1:7, God’s purpose in our suffering is “that the genuineness of [our] faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at … Continue reading
August 15, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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There are at least 6 reasons why it is spiritually profitable for us to mimic the psalmist’s resolution, “I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word” (Psalm 119:16). Delighting in the Word leads to spiritual … Continue reading
August 13, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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“Abuse is a growing problem. In 2007 there were over three million reported cases of child abuse in the United States, involving as many as six million children. Estimates of the number of incidents of domestic violence range from just … Continue reading
