December 21, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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In yesterday’s post, I emphasized the divine perspective of my salvation, i.e. that I am a child of God by His sovereign choice in Christ. It was His plan, His initiative, long before my will ever got involved. Today, I … Continue reading
December 20, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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If the ultimate choice were left up to man then no one would ever be saved. As much as men attempt to flatter themselves by saying salvation is a free gift that can easily become theirs as soon as they … Continue reading
December 19, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Jesus said, “By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35). But what does that really look like? How is this love really “fleshed out” as we learn to … Continue reading
December 19, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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When I was in the 11th grade Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb asked this question as they sang one of their popular duets. It’s a good question to ask. The book of Proverbs has more to say about fools/foolishness than … Continue reading
December 19, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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[Here is a fresh Christmas hymn to be sung to the tune of “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Free download below.] The Word was eternal, there in the beginning, In Him were life and the light of men; He was … Continue reading
December 17, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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In one of last week’s posts, Keeping Body, Soul, and Life’s Troubles Together in Balance, I offered you a few Scripture passages to study in order to ponder the affects that the body, mind, and soul have upon each other. … Continue reading
December 17, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Hebrews 11 begins, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it men of old gained approval…without faith it is impossible to please Him” (vv. 1, 2, 6). A proper understanding … Continue reading
December 16, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Yes, I know Christmas and New Year’s may not be the best time to think about these subjects, but…Oh well… Weighs to Fight Childhood Obesity – Two specialists at one of our state’s finest medical facilities, Marshfield Clinic, present a … Continue reading
December 16, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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Rich, rich, rich, is what the word propitiation is. The Greek hilasterios is used to speak of the mercy seat; that place where the wrath of God was propitiated, satisfied and appeased by means of an acceptable sacrifice. In the … Continue reading
December 15, 2011
by Paul Tautges
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[The following review is written by Mark Tubbs and was posted by the Biblical Counseling Coalition.] Qualified Authors/Qualified Parents. If anyone possesses the credentials to write about childrearing, it is Paul and Karen Tautges. Not only do they have ten children, … Continue reading
