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Man of Sorrows
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In Doxology and Theology. American colonial history and secret family recipes aside, Thanksgiving indicates a subtle but all to frequent tendency in man to let the pendulum swing too far to one given side. Traditions do us well when our brains are as active as our hearts, and we are able to maintain a balance in our celebrations and the reasons. Together in the liturgy of our Sunday morning worship. Each Sunday we walk through the gospel together by means of the reading of scripture, in song, in pray...
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Jeff Stebbins - Page 1 - Beyond the Bulletin
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Jeff and Beth Stebbins grew up in Asia. After college, they taught there until moving here in 1999. Jeff serves with a small non-profit and often travels to Asia. Jeff and Beth have two grown daughters. Books About God: Future Grace. Sure, He rescued us, showing grace when we were ». Books About God: Honesty, Morality and Conscience. Books About God: Knowing God. If there were a god, it would be nice and tame, and it would fit neatly into this little ‘god box’ here, which (in my brilliance) I have design...
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Gospel Centered Prayer
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What do our typical prayer requests reveal about our personal faith? Do they reflect a love for the things of God and a heart that trusts in God’s good and gracious plan for the believer? Or do they reflect something more materialistic and a heart that is anxious? And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that your bond-servants may speak Your word with all confidence, while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.
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Books About God: Mere Christianity
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Books About God: Mere Christianity. David Wood liked kung fu and communism, and he hated America and Christianity, so China seemed like a logical destination. But he was hugely disappointed nobody he met in China knew kung fu or believed in communism anymore. And the only other foreigners in town were American Christians! To make matters worse, he liked us. Which he read in a single day. That was the day he surrendered himself to God. Now David pastors a church near Vancouver. For many people like David,.
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The Love of God
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The Love of God. In Doxology and Theology. Arguably, some of the most striking words ever written in verse come to us through. The Love of God. Written in 1917 by F.M. Lehman and his daughter, Mrs. W.W. Mays. Most often when we speak of inspiration, we set our minds on a singular moment of genius. But in the case of. The Love of God. Its stirring imagery was born at least two millennia ago. 1st Century A.D. - Johanan ben Zakkai, a disciple of the great Rabbi Hillel is recorded as having said:. The marvel...
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Jon Gilmore - Page 1 - Beyond the Bulletin
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Jon serves as the Associate Pastor of Music Ministries at ABEFC. He has a penchant for coffee, books and rainy days, but the utmost fondness for his wife Erin and their two children, Olivia and Jack. Colorado Springs, CO. Christ the Sure and Steady Anchor. In Doxology and Theology. All Glory Be to Christ. In Doxology and Theology. In the Bleak Midwinter. Some folks have the self-control to withhold listening to Christmas music until December. Pop culture dictates an early diet starting the day after ...
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Books About God: Knowing God
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Books About God: Knowing God. If there were a god, it would be nice and tame, and it would fit neatly into this little ‘god box’ here, which (in my brilliance) I have designed. I have examined the box, and it’s empty. Plus I have a PhD, so trust me: God does not exist. I was blindly living with my head in a box, when God suddenly opened my eyes, heart, and life to Himself. Come join me in discovering what wisdom and joy can be found in knowing Him! Why read this book? Well, both, actually, for we have to...
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Books About God: Honesty, Morality & Conscience
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Books About God: Honesty, Morality and Conscience. After fighting in World War I, George Stadsklev went to Bible college to become a missionary. He married another Norwegian-American, Mable Hansen, and they soon sailed to Africa. Two of their five children died there as they ministered among the Baoulé people of the Ivory Coast. Most of my blog-reviews have featured books about the character of God, but Jerry White’s. Honesty, Morality and Conscience. And speaking of honesty. God hates deceit of any kind...
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