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| "Confessions of a Shopaholic": Materialism and Its Consequences | Printer view
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| Topics: | Comparisons, Consumerism, Contentment, Coveting, Culture, Desire, Envy, Finances, Gluttony, Greed, Happiness, Idolatry, Lifestyle, Luxury, Materialism, Money, Money, love of, Possessions, Prosperity, Riches, Stewardship, Wealth |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice , Money, Movies & TV |
| References: | Joshua 7:21 , Luke 8:14, Luke 12:13-21, Ephesians 5:3-5, Colossians 3:5, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5, 1 John 2:15-17 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| A Christian's Courage Exalts God | Printer view
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| Topics: | Boldness, Christian life, Courage, Devil, Evil, Example, Fear, God, God, attributes of, God, infinite, God, power of, God, protection of, God, sovereignty of, Hindrances, Obstacles, Satan, Sovereignty of God, Spiritual warfare, Testimony, Timidity |
| Filters: | Humor, Stories |
| References: | Deuteronomy 3:24, Job 38:4-7, Psalm 8:3-4, Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 145:3, Matthew 4:9, Matthew 8:28-34, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 12:14-27, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 3:6, Hebrews 10:25, James 4:7, 1 Peter 2:17, 1 Peter 5:8-9, Revelation 21:8 |
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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 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Loving Jesus: Where the Rubber Meets the Road | Printer view
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| Topics: | Calling, Career, Diligence, Discipleship, Honesty, Love for God, Mind, Obedience, Speech, Thoughts, Tongue, Vocation, Work |
| Filters: | Quotes |
| References: | Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 6:5-8, Philippians 4:6-8, Colossians 3:22-25, James 3:1-12 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| What We're Thinking About as the Day Begins and Ends | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anxiety, Distractions, Focus, Goals, Heart, Imagination, Listening, Meditation, Mind, Perspective, Quiet time, Reflection, Stress, Thoughts, Vocation, Work |
| Filters: | Statistics |
| References: | Exodus 20:9-11, Psalm 46, Psalm 85, Psalm 131:2, Proverbs 3:1-6, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 29:13, Philippians 4:6-8 |
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| Dying Man Wants Celebration at His Funeral | Printer view
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| Topics: | Assurance, Assurance of salvation, Confidence, Death, Death, physical, Eternal life, Faith, Faith and feelings, Funerals, Glory, God, faithfulness of, God, trustworthiness of, Grave, Grief, Heaven, Hope, Joy, Life, New life, Pain, Paradise, Perspective, Promises, Resurrection, Resurrection of believers, Security, Security in God, Suffering, Testing, Tests, Trials, Weakness |
| Filters: | Everyday Disciples, Stories |
| References: | John 3:16, John 3:36, John 11:25-26, John 14:1-4, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 7:15-17 |
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| The Church's Responsibility to Military Officers Suffering from PTSD | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anxiety, Brotherly love, Church, Church life, Community, Community life, Compassion, Emotions, Fear, Fellowship, Good deeds, Grace, Great Commandment, Healing, Help, human, Kindness, Loss, Love, Memories, Mercy, Ministry, Neighbors, Outreach, Service, War |
| Filters: | Everyday Disciples, Free, Stories |
| References: | Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:28-33, Luke 10:25-37, John 13:34, 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Galatians 5:14, Colossians 3:13, James 2:8 |
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In a 2009 article for Christianity Today magazine, author Jocelyn Green gave readers a glimpse into the lives of different military officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder—with special attention given to the responsibility the church has in ministering to those officers. She writes:
Nate Self's military record was impeccable. A West Point graduate, he led an elite Army Ranger outfit ... Jocelyn Green, "When the War Never Ends," www.christianitytoday.com (7-2-09) |
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