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| Second-century Philosopher on the Upside-down Nature of the Kingdom | Printer view
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| Topics: | Affection, Brotherly love, Caring, Christian love, Church, Compassion, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Grace, Kindness, Kingdom, Love, Loving others, Loving the unlovely, Mercy, Outreach, Tenderness, Unconditional Love |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Church History, History |
| References: | Matthew 5:13-16 , Matthew 9:12-13, Matthew 25:31-40, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 2:15-17, Mark 16:15, Luke 5:31-32, Luke 11:35-36, John 13:4-17, John 15:27, Acts 1:8, Romans 5:6-8, James 2:5, James 2:17-20, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 2:9-10 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Obedience Opens Up Scripture More Than Anything Else | Printer view
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| Topics: | Action, Authority, Authority of Scripture, Belief, Bible, Bible reading, Christian life, Discipline, Disciplines, Guidance, Influence, Life, Lifestyle, New Testament, Obedience, Old Testament, Scripture, Spiritual disciplines, Truth, Word of God |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice , Everyday Disciples, Sports, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 19:7-14, Psalm 119, Ephesians 6:17, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22-24 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Simple Prayer Moves Student with Cerebral Palsy | Printer view
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| Topics: | Acceptance, Affection, Brotherly love, Caring, Compassion, Concern, Dignity, Handicaps, Honor, Human worth, Identity, Identity in Christ, Love, Men, Needs, Respect, Sensitivity, Significance, Value, Weaknesses, Worth |
| Filters: | Stories |
| References: | Genesis 2:19, Psalm 8, Psalm 139, John 1:42, Acts 4:36, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 John 3:1 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Football Player Can't Forget the Ball He Dropped | Printer view
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| Topics: | Brokenness, Conviction of Sin, Despair, Disappointment, Discouragement, Failure, Guilt, Loss, Mistakes, Past, Regret, Regrets, Remorse, Responsibility, Self-condemnation, Shame, Sin, Sports, Winning and losing |
| Filters: | Famous People, Sports, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 32:3-5, Psalm 51:3, Romans 5, Romans 6, Romans 8, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:21-23, Colossians 2:6-23 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Young Adults Caught Off Guard by Financial Issues | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anxiety, Decisions, Fear, Finances, Goals, Life, Lifestyle, Money, Plans, Possessions, Prosperity, Responsibility, Riches, Social conditions, Stewardship, Stress, Vocation, Wealth, Work, Worry |
| Filters: | Money, Statistics |
| References: | Deuteronomy 15:7, Proverbs 19:17, Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 21:28-30, Mark 12:38-44, Luke 20:45-47, Luke 21:1-4, Luke 21:34, Acts 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Corinthians 9, Philippians 4:6, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:7 |
| Tone: | Neutral/Mixed |
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| Why Actor Patrick Swayze's Marriage Succeeded | Printer view
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| Topics: | Commitment, Covenant, Divorce, Dreams, Hope, Love, Marriage, Perseverance, Quitting |
| Filters: | Famous People, Marriage & Sex, Men, Pop Culture, Quotes, Women |
| References: | Malachi 2:16, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:1-9, Mark 10:2-9, 1 Corinthians 7:1-17, 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Disliking Someone God Might Be Smiling On | Printer view
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| Topics: | Affection, Brotherly love, Caring, Christian love, Church, Compassion, Conflict, Controversy, Divisions, Factions, Grace, Kindness, Kingdom, Love, Loving others, Loving the unlovely, Mercy, Outreach, Prejudice, Tenderness, Unconditional Love |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Famous People, Free, Stories |
| References: | Luke 11:35-36, John 13:4-17, John 15:27, Galatians 2:9, James 2:5, James 2:17-20, 1 Peter 3:15, 1 John 2:9-10 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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I grew up a pastor's son. My father's church, located next to our home, was often used for meetings of pastors belonging to a certain denomination that was passing through considerable theological controversy. Often I would sneak into the church and listen to these pastors vent their frustrations and plot their strategies for upcoming denominational conferences.
The name of one denominational leader ... Gordon MacDonald, "What the Kennedy Funeral Taught Me" Leadershipjournal.net (9-14-09) |
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