The grace of God is an incredible gift. It not only brings salvation (Titus 2:11), but it is the ongoing provision for our Christian walk.
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We Serve a Good God, Our Countenance Should Show It
Why did King Solomon want apes? Could it be he enjoyed their laughter? Apes such as chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans are among the very few animals who actually laugh.
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In the previous post, we discussed the need to intentionally evaluate our balance and to make adjustments for sustainability along the way. (If you have not yet read that post, I’d encourage you to read it before reading this post.)
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God Is Not Angry at You
We have all met people who don’t understand God. They blame God for a lot of things He didn’t cause.
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Ingredients for a Successful Church Plant
As we began preparations to plant Huikala Baptist Church, I read dozens of books on church planting, subscribed to blogs and podcasts, and became a student of other successful and unsuccessful church plants.
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We often speak of balance as if it is something you write out on paper and then have attained for life. The truth is, maintaining life balance takes constant adjustment. Like a sailor who is constantly analyzing the wind and adjusting his sails to reach an intended destination, balance for a spiritual leader requires sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and a willingness to make changes.
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1. Pray for Them
Diligently ask the Holy Spirit to work in their heart. It’s not by your power or your arguments that they will be saved.
2. Become Friends
Don’t rush. Friendship develops trust, and trust opens many doors.
3. Witness to Your Same Gender
Men should witness to men, and women should witness to women. Muslim men will not respect a woman.
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Being a Sending Church
Financially and prayerfully supporting worldwide missions is not just a commandment for North American churches—it is a commandment for every local church in the entire world.
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Avoid Slipping into the Trap of Complacency
You can’t miss the urgency and passion with which Jesus carried out His ministry. Throughout His ministry, He spoke of musts, such as, “I must work the works of Him that sent me” (John 9:4).
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A Helpful Acrostic for Bible Study
Sometime ago, I found a little acrostic that has been helpful to me, and I would like to pass it on in the hope that it will help others. When reading a passage, I use my “specs” to find any of the following things:
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