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| The Million Dollar Roadbed | Printer view
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| Topics: | Affection, Brotherly love, Caring, Christian life, Concern, Cost, Faith, God, God, compassion of, God, goodness of, God, grace of, God, love of, God, mercy of, Golden Rule, Love, Love for enemies, Love of Christ, Love of God, Love, divine, Love, God's, Love, human, Love, Ministry, Love, power of, Loving others, Loving the unlovely, Strength |
| Filters: | Stories |
| References: | Leviticus 19:18 , Matthew 5:43-47 , Matthew 19:16-30 , Matthew 22:34-40 , Mark 12:28-34 , Luke 10:25-37 , Romans 13:8-14 , Galatians 5:13-15 , Ephesians 5:1-2 , James 2:8-9 , 1 John 2:9-10 |
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| Pastor Healed of Prostate Cancer | Printer view
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| Topics: | Cancer, Disease, Healing, Intercession, Miracles, Pain, Prayer, Prayer, answered, Prayer, intercessory, Prayer, unanswered, Sickness, Supernatural Occurrences |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Stories |
| References: | Exodus 15:26 , Psalm 103:3 , Matthew 8:17 , Matthew 19:26 , Mark 10:27 , Acts 4:10 , James 5:14-16 |
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| The Relentlessly Undermining Work of Christ | Printer view
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| Topics: | Commitment, Consecration, Dedication, Devotion, Discipleship, Faithfulness, Growth, Half-heartedness, Idolatry, Love for Christ, Sacrifice, Sanctification, Self-denial, Self-discipline, Selflessness, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual growth, Spiritual Transformation, Transformation, Wholehearted devotion, Worship |
| Filters: | Quotes |
| References: | Psalm 51:16-17 , Isaiah 1 , Amos 5:21-24 , Matthew 4:18-22 , Matthew 6:24-33 , Matthew 10 , Matthew 16:24 , Matthew 19:16-30 , Mark 1:14-20 , Mark 8:31-9:1 , Luke 5:1-11 , Luke 9:18-27 , Luke 9:57-62 , Luke 10:1-24 , John 1:35-51 , 1 Corinthians 9:27 , Galatians 5:24 |
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| What It Means to Excel at Giving | Printer view
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| Topics: | Action, Actions, Benevolence, Caring, Charity, Christian practices, Dying to self, Faith, Faithfulness, Finances, Generosity, Gifts, Giving, Goals, Ministry, Money, Offerings, Plans, Possessions, Prosperity, Provision, Responsibility, Riches, Sacrifice, Self-denial, Self-sacrifice, Stewardship, Tithing, Trust, Wealth |
| Filters: | Everyday Disciples, Money, Stories |
| References: | Deuteronomy 15:7 , Proverbs 19:17 , Malachi 3:6 , Matthew 6:1 , Matthew 17:20 , Matthew 19:21 , Matthew 19:26 , Matthew 21:28 , Mark 10:27 , Mark 12:38 , Luke 1:37 , Luke 18:27 , Luke 20:45 , Luke 21:1 , Acts 5:1 , 2 Corinthians 8:1 , 2 Corinthians 9:1 , Philippians 4:19 , 1 Timothy 6:6 , Hebrews 13:5 |
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| A Lesson on Stewardship from "The Lord of the Rings" | Printer view
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| Topics: | Arrogance, Calling, Discipleship, Duty, Giving, Gluttony, Greed, Human nature, Humility, Idolatry, Leadership, Management, Money, Obedience, Pastors, Responsibility, Sacrifice, Self-centeredness, Self-Exaltation, Self-image, Self-importance, Self-Indulgence, Selfish Ambition, Selfishness, Selflessness, Self-love, Self-Righteousness, Self-sacrifice, Service, Stewardship, Worship |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Free, Literature, Money, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 19 , Matthew 20:1-16 , Matthew 25:14-30 , Mark 9:33-37 , Mark 10:17-31 , Luke 12:13-21 , Luke 12:35-48 , Luke 13:22-30 , 1 Corinthians 4:1-4 , 1 Timothy 6:17 |
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In The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien writes about a kingdom called Gondor which for many years has had no king. While waiting for the rightful heir to come and claim his throne, a series of stewards has been placed in charge of the land. The steward in charge at the time of the events described in the book is named Denethor. He has two sons, Boromir and Faramir, both of whom figure prominently in the ... Tim Challies, "The Stone Chair," Challies.com (5-4-09) |
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| Defining the American Dream | Printer view
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| Topics: | Ambition, Arrogance, Contentment, Culture, Finances, Greed, Lifestyle, Luxury, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Possessions, Power, Pride, Prosperity, Riches, Self esteem, Self Indulgence, Self-centeredness, Self-Exaltation, Self-image, Self-importance, Self-Indulgence, Selfish Ambition, Selfishness, Self-love, Stewardship, Wealth |
| Filters: | Money, Statistics, Youth & Children |
| References: | Matthew 19 , Matthew 20:1-16 , Mark 9:33-37 , Mark 10:17-31 , Luke 8:14 , Luke 12:13-21 , Luke 12:48 , Luke 13:22-30 , 1 Timothy 6:6-10 , Hebrews 13:5 |
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| Tim Keller on Self-centered Giving | Printer view
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| Topics: | Giving, Gluttony, Greed, Humility, Materialism, Money, Obedience, Sacrifice, Self Indulgence, Self-centeredness, Self-deception, Self-denial, Self-esteem, Self-Exaltation, Self-image, Self-importance, Self-Indulgence, Selfish Ambition, Selfishness, Selflessness, Self-love, Self-Righteousness, Self-sacrifice, Stewardship, Tithing, Worship |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice , Stories |
| References: | Matthew 10:42 , Matthew 19 , Matthew 20:1-16 , Mark 9:33-37 , Mark 9:41 , Mark 10:17-31 , Luke 6:38 , Luke 13:22-30 , 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 |
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| A Lesson from the "Maggies" | Printer view
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| Topics: | Christ, Messiah, Christian life, Christlikeness, Church, Compassion, Conversion, Discipleship, Grace, Human worth, Immorality, Jesus Christ, Love, Mary Magdalene, Mercy, Morality, Perspective, Prostitution, Sin, Sinner, Sinners, Transformation |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Free, History, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 19 , Matthew 20:1-16 , Matthew 26:6-13 , Matthew 27:57-28:20 , Mark 9:33-37 , Mark 10:17-31 , Mark 14:1-11 , Mark 15:39-16:8 , Luke 8:1-3 , Luke 13:22-30 , Luke 24:1-52 , John 19:16-20:18 |
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A film made in 2002, The Magdalene Sisters, told the sad story of the "maggies" of Ireland. They got that nickname from Mary Magdalene, a revealing story in itself. The gospels mention only one fact of Mary Magdalene's past, that Jesus had driven seven demons from her. Nevertheless, a tradition grew that Mary Magdalene must have been the same woman as the prostitute who washed Jesus' feet with her ... Philip Yancey, "God of the Maggies," Christianity Today magazine (5-1-03) |
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| How Elvis Taught Me That the First Will Be Last | Printer view
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| Topics: | Ambition, Arrogance, Christian life, Envy, Humility, Jealousy, Judgment Day, Leadership, Perspective, Power, Pride, Self-centeredness, Self-Exaltation, Thanksgiving |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, Famous People, Movies & TV, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 19 , Matthew 20:1-16 , Mark 9:33-37 , Mark 10:17-31 , Luke 13:22-30 |
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| The Hunger Christ Blesses | Printer view
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| Topics: | Blessing, Contentment, Coveting, Covetousness, Desire, Discontent, Dissatisfaction, Experiencing God, Greed, Hunger, Hunger, spiritual, Idolatry, Knowing God, Lust, Materialism, Money, Needs, Satisfaction, Thirst, spiritual, Transience, Value, World, Worldliness |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Quotes |
| References: | Exodus 20:1-6 , Exodus 20:17 , Exodus 32 , Deuteronomy 4:15-40 , Deuteronomy 5:6-10 , Deuteronomy 5:21 , Deuteronomy 7:25 , Psalm 16:11 , Psalm 20:7 , Psalm 63:1 , Psalm 143:6 , Matthew 6:19-24 , Matthew 19:16-30 , Matthew 20:1-16 , Mark 9:33-37 , Mark 10:17-31 , Mark 10:35-45 , Romans 1:18-25 , Romans 13:8-14 , Galatians 5:16-26 , James 4:1-11 , James 4:12-17 , James 5:1-6 |
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