June 30, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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One of the most beautiful and descriptive phrases pertaining to the early believers is that they experienced “unity of mind” as a direct result of praying together. For example, Acts 1:14 indicates they all prayed “with one mind,” which means … Continue reading
June 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Each Friday, a few guys meet at our church over the lunch hour for our Men’s Reading Group. For the past four months, we’ve been reading out-loud together The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott. It’s really been an encouraging time … Continue reading
June 29, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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The Bible is clear. Each of us is a selfish sinner, and so is every other person with whom we have a relationship. Therefore, conflict is inevitable. This never excuses our own sinful actions or attitudes, however, but God’s Word … Continue reading
June 28, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Last fall, I reviewed Dr. Bob Kellemen’s excellent resource, Equipping Counselors for Your Church. I have recently learned that he has made a truckload of teaching resources available for FREE online, including PowerPoint presentations and Appendix Documents. The latest addition is a 4-page … Continue reading
June 28, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Sexual Design Lectures & Gay Protestors – Justin Taylor directs us to a couple videos covering how Doug Wilson’s recent teaching at Indiana University was received. A Review of ‘The Excellent Wife‘ – “This book is an excellent resource for … Continue reading
June 27, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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I was recently encouraged by this poem sent to me from a friend. So, I thought I’d remember the relay races from Elementary School days and pass the encouragement on to you. Light after darkness, gain after loss, Strength after … Continue reading
June 27, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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“I love the LORD, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy” (Ps 116:1). The psalmist’s honesty is naked. “I love the Lord,” he says, “And here is why. He hears me.” There is nothing articulate in … Continue reading
June 26, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Perhaps it was her blindness and poverty that kept Fanny Crosby acutely focused on eternal things. No doubt it was this eternal perspective that produced much of her joy. She had one hymn she kept private most of her life. … Continue reading
June 25, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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A reading Christian is a growing Christian. A non-reading Christian is a shrinking one. The reason this is true is that the Christian life is never static. We are always moving in one direction or the other. Our mind is … Continue reading
June 23, 2012
by Paul Tautges
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Matthias Media has a great little evangelistic tool called Two Ways to Live. The strength of TWTL as a gospel outline is that it explains the gospel of Jesus Christ in the context of the overarching story of the Bible, … Continue reading
