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The Battle Within

Dr. Tommy Boland
2 Aug 2016
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(Scroll down to leave a comment on your battle within.) One of Satan’s most destructive schemes is to convince the believer that all is well, and there is nothing to be concerned with. “You’re doing so much better than that person over there,” the serpent slyly hisses. “You don’t need to worry about making any particular changes in your own life.” But this is not for you. The apostle Paul was keenly aware of his own sin, and he knew well that acknowledging that he was the chief of sinners — a title that you and I can also honestly […]

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Engaging Muslims with Wisdom and Love

Daniel Ebert
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The Lord calls Christians to relate wisely and virtuously with all people. This includes how followers of Jesus engage Muslims. Acts of terrorism done in the name of Islam, against both Muslims and non-Muslims, can tempt us to respond in ways that are neither wise nor virtuous. If people have never had Muslim friends, their only impressions come from news and social media, which tend to build a distorted picture. Even among Christians, heated debates break out about the very language we use on issues relating to Islam. In politics we debate whether or not terrorists should be called “radical Muslims.” […]

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A Biblical View of our Escalating Culture of Violence

Rob Hoskins
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Violence is familiar to me, having grown up in Beirut, Lebanon and spent most of my life traveling to the neediest places on earth. Many times I have experienced the scourge of deadly warfare. Yet recent shootings in Michigan, Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas and recent terror attack in my adopted country of France hit closer to home. While the circumstances are different, the underlying causes that perpetuate a culture of distrust and hysteria, that escalates and threatens to shove society into the oncoming traffic of anger and hate remains the same.   Othering It’s what philosopher Michael Foucault referred to […]

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Can Arts and Entertainment be Your Ministry?

Chris Alexander
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Do you have a love for the arts and a passion for Jesus? Wish you could act, sing, or dance while sharing the gospel? Or maybe you love being a part of the entertainment biz, but prefer to be behind the scenes working the magic. If this calls to you in any way then Revelation Ministries may just be just the ticket for you. Travis Johnson, founder and president of Revelation Ministries, describes it as “a Christian performing arts ministry consisting of volunteers from around South Florida. We are from all walks of life and denominational backgrounds, but we share […]

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New App Translates God’s Word into Emojis

Maritza Cosano
1 Jul 2016
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There is a trend today of making things easier, faster and less complicated: fast food you grab on the go, gourmet coffees that keep us running like machines, smart phones, which may eventually be smarter than us, and an obsession with text messaging in place of face-to-face communication. To add flair and personality to these texts, many have even fallen in love with emojis — those tiny little icons that quickly express emotion in a single image. Inventive minds are constantly focusing on making technology more helpful and intuitive. Now you can add to that list Internet emojis replacing God’s […]

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A Reliable Approach to Bible Study

Sasha Richardson
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Sometimes Bible Study may seem complicated and a bit overwhelming, but here is a reliable, practical approach to help you dig into God’s word. First, take a deep breath. The Holy Bible is a collection of 66 books written in three different languages over about 1,500 years on three different continents by at least 39 authors. To the glory of God alone, the Bible is cohesive and harmonious. How is this possible? It is inspired completely by God. The Bible is not just a book; it is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the […]

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Grace, Grace… Now Get to Work?

Paul Dunk
29 Jun 2016
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Paul wrote Ephesians from prison. Seems fitting when you consider the overarching tone of the letter… Chapters 1-3 read like chains falling off and prison doors swinging wide open by the power of scandalous, justifying grace. Chapters 4-6 read like they are describing how to enjoy your newfound freedom, glorifying the One who freed you by empowering, sanctifying grace. This letter is about how we are rescued, renewed and reformed by the Father’s grace in Christ, by the Spirit. The only way to understand the chapters and verses in this letter, is to read them in light of the gracious […]

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Glow Stick Saints

Dr. Tommy Boland
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Throughout the summer months there seems to be one party after another for our youngest children to go to. The other day, our youngest child, the one we call “The Tank” returned from one of those parties with a huge bag full of typical party gifts, which included one of those glow sticks. As he was waving it around, I thought, “Now there’s a great idea for a word of encouragement!” Let’s see if I was right . . . If you are not familiar with a glow stick, it is a self-contained, short-term light source that, once activated, cannot […]

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Faith in the Face of Fire

Carone Gordon
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It’s something to be a person of integrity with good moral standing, a law-abiding citizen, respected by your family members, coworkers and peers. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (Proverbs 22:1) Some men would die to maintain their name, reputation or family reputation. In some ways it’s like branding, being set apart. It’s so important for companies to maintain their brand. It keeps their customers happy and confident. There are some brands I stick with because I know they never disappoint. This goes for restaurants, food in the […]

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Faith at Work

Bob Woods
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Are Christians justified by faith or by works? Is salvation received by faith alone or by good deeds, or both? The theological debate over the question of whether salvation is by faith or by works has caused Christian denominations to disagree for centuries. Differences of opinion are still common among Christians today. Some even say the Bible contradicts itself on the matter of faith and works.   Faith alone? Justified by faith alone? These are just two of many Bible verses from the Apostle Paul stating clearly that man is justified not by the law, or works, but solely by […]

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