January 31, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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One of the least obvious—and yet most tragic—changes Christianity has experienced in the past fifty years is the diminishment of the centrality of the local church in the life of many Christians. The Lord’s Day, once considered a special day … Continue reading
January 30, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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At my request—as part of our Dads Are Disciplers strategy (DADs)—the following testimony was submitted by Daniel Schilling, a young husband and father who is thankful for the example and training he received from his father concerning money management. At the … Continue reading
January 28, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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As the most popular social networking site Facebook boasts over 800 million active users, with 50% logging in at least once per day. Think of it! Over 400 million people checking up on friends and family, growing in their knowledge … Continue reading
January 27, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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After reading 1 John 5:16, “There is a sin leading to death; I do not say that he should make request for this,” it is logical to ask, “What is the sin leading to death?” To understand this difficult verse … Continue reading
January 26, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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A person’s view of God shapes his thinking in every area of life. Of course, this is true for each section of what theologians call Theology Proper, or the study of God, primarily His numerous attributes. But for the sake … Continue reading
January 25, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords; who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen or can see (1 Tim. 6:15-16). Let us draw near … Continue reading
January 24, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Father, you know the utter self-centeredness of my nature inherited from Adam. You know that even when I have examined my heart for hidden motives, which bend me toward self-exaltation, my innate blindness may also prevent me from seeing truth, … Continue reading
January 23, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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As believers in Jesus Christ we are not only created in the image of God–the first worker–but also redeemed by Him in order to reflect the glory of God as that damaged image is renewed through the work of the … Continue reading
January 21, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The difference between mere religion and supernatural conversion is the transformation of the inner being of the sinner by the regenerating, sanctifying Spirit of God and the subsequent ruling government of Christ within us. This is the mystery and the … Continue reading
January 20, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. – Psalm 46:1 God is our “refuge,” which means that He is a place of shelter, a place of safety. He is the One to whom we must … Continue reading
