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A Letter from Kabwata: The Insecurity of Potential Missionariestags: no_tagThe Insecurity of Potential MissionariesWhen Sinners Say “I Do” – Justin Taylortags: no_tagHere’s a recent marriage seminar by Dave Harvey, author of When Sinners Say “I Do”: Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage . It was held at Metro Life Church in Orlando, FL, on January 29-30, 2010.Posted from Diigo. The

Historia Salutis » Blog Archive » Christ the Center of Soteriologytags: no_tagWhen expressed in terms of the model of a chain of causes and effects, the traditional ordo salutis runs the danger of displacing Christ from the central place in soteriology.  The fruits of his work may be related to one another in the chain of cause-and-effect sequence, rather than viewed fundamentally in relation to

Do antidepressants help those who have been diagnosed as being clinically depressed? Most people, including doctors, would say yes. One can hardly watch TV without seeing an advertisement for an antidepressant promising help and hope to the defeated and depressed. In 2005, 27 million people took antidepressants.

But a recent Newsweek article, “The Depressing News About Antidepressants,” reports, based on numerous studies, that antidepressants are no better than placebos.

Time is the currency by Richard Phillips | Ligonier Ministries Blogtags: no_tagThis is my simple agenda to ensure I am actively and intimately involved in the lives of my children: Read, Pray, Work, Play. I must read God's Word to and with my children regularly. We must bear each others' burdens in prayer and worship the Lord together at his throne of grace. My children need my positive,

I leave Friday for a trip to Irpin Biblical Seminary. My trip has a twofold purpose:Teach an M.Div. course => Hebrew Exegesis of Ruth in the morningSetup a library catalog system and train the library staff in the afternoon/evenings.Here is look at the plan... Depart: New Zealand – Kiev, Ukraine Friday 12 Feb, 7:10pm Napier => Auckland 8:05pm – 1hr. Friday 12 Feb,

Public reading of Scripture is an important part of worship.

But what about when it isn’t reading?

Today, I watched the beginning of a sermon online where a pastor spent time quoting a lengthy passage of Scripture, complete with excellent timing, voice inflection, and phrasing.

It was impressive.

But what of authority? He was clearly quoting it, almost as if it were his words. In fact, his voice inflection was such that, at times, it did sound exactly like his words.

What’s the problem? I confess that I am not entirely sure.

But it just seemed to me as if some of the authority was lost because it appeared more like this man’s words than it did God’s words. It wasn’t because of his voice, but because of his memory.

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Many of you have heard the term “missional” before. It is a buzzword among churches that are seeking to be relevant in their communities in bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost world. Missional churches see themselves as missionaries and seek to live out this reality everywhere they go.

A lot has been said about the missional church. What do you have to say about it? I’m curious to hear your responses.