January 19, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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As I have mentioned in the past, my weekly men’s small group has been studying Christ Formed In You by Brian Hedges for the past few months. Yesterday morning we discussed the fourth chapter of the book, which deals with … Continue reading
January 18, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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One of the really neat features of the Biblical Counseling Coalition website is its Author Interview Q&As. Today they interview Rick Thomas, author of HELP! My Marriage Has Grown Cold. BCC: “Rick, this is your first book in the Day One Living … Continue reading
January 18, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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In one of yesterday’s posts, we noted the atrocious counsel of Job’s friends and learned how not to counsel others who are in the valley of suffering. Today, let’s look for a moment at the one thing these three men … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Since posting a testimony of the progress we’ve made to reduce financial debt in our personal life, I’ve had a handful of interchanges with people that have been mutually encouraging. Honestly, I’ve been very surprised to receive not one word … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Apart from the suffering of Jesus on the cross of Calvary the book of Job is the best biblical illustration of human suffering. In a few moments’ time Job, a great man of the east, lost all of his wealth … Continue reading
January 16, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The authority of Jesus Christ given to us as disciple-makers is to be employed to evangelize “all the nations” (Matt 28:18-20). “Go therefore” is the translation of a participle meaning “in your going,” which clearly implies continual responsibility to take … Continue reading
January 15, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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We sang one of my favorite modern hymns in worship this morning, Before the Throne of God Above. The second verse grabbed me, as this week I found myself turned inward at times, rather than upward. When this happens it’s … Continue reading
January 14, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Prayer is a significant aspect of your involvement in your local church’s worship every Lord’s Day. As you spend time today, preparing for tomorrow’s assembly, remember to pray for your pastor’s preaching. Take some time to look up the following … Continue reading
January 13, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Dear suffering brother or sister in the Lord, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and praying the Lord will continue to strengthen and comfort you in your present trial and bless you with the eyes of childlike faith … Continue reading
January 12, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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[The Lord has recently brought to mind a letter I had written to my congregation at the end of 2006, three days after my wife and I experienced miscarriage. A recent post, 7 Reasons to Remember an Unborn Life, made … Continue reading
