From John Calvin: Six Reasons for Prayer
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“Thirdly, that we be prepared to receive his benefits with true gratitude of heart and thanksgiving, benefits that our prayer reminds us come from his hand” - DBTS Blog
Should Christians Drink Intoxicating Beverages? Compare the Production
Read the series.
Christians need to understand the differences in the production and consumption of intoxicating beverages in Bible times compared to modern times. This difference is a significant concern that needs to be addressed as we ponder Christians and social drinking.
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How to Discern Promptings from the Holy Spirit
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“…it is equally important to remember that there are other kinds of promptings that we can experience besides the leadings of the Holy Spirit. Some can be good promptings, while others can be bad” - Tim Augustyn
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Do We Live in Dark Times?
Pastor Kevin Schaal wrote recently to address the question of whether recent events—and our times in general—signal Christ’s return to end human history. I agree with his conclusion on that question.
I want to respond to his introduction, though.
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Creatives: What to Do When People Reject Your Ideas
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“If you’re a creative person, at some point, you’ll find a boss, investor, studio, or colleague who rejects your ideas. Sometimes, it will happen so often that you’ll start to question your own ability and wonder if you’re really creative at all.” - Phil Cooke
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A Framework for Evaluating Risk and Reward in Decision-Making
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“Not all decisions are created equal. Understanding what decisions are low-risk can increase the speed of a team. If a leader views all decisions as major decisions, they likely suffer from decision paralysis” - Eric Geiger
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Should Christians Travel with a Colleague of the Opposite Sex?
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“It’s easy to fall into extremes here…. Both approaches miss the mark. We should build sensible and wholesome relationships that allow us to thrive at work and, most importantly, in our Christian walk” - TGC
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Should Christians Drink Intoxicating Beverages: The Case for Social Drinking
Read the series.
Many people believe that it is okay for Christians to drink intoxicating beverages if they are careful to keep sober. What are their arguments?
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Are You Experiencing Bible Poverty?
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“there are two kinds of Bible poverty in the world: first, the poverty of those who don’t have God’s Word in their own language; and second, the poverty of being surrounded by Bibles, but not reading them.” - Randy Alcorn
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Christian Parents: What to Do When Your Kids Want to Transition Their Gender
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“Moments like these require discernment, a biblical posture and convictions, and an intentional discipleship plan. What does this look like practically?” - TGC
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