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| Author Michael Crichton on the Power of False Information | Printer view
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| Topics: | Community, Community life, Culture, Deceit, Deception, Dishonesty, False doctrine, False Teaching, Fear, Gossip, Honesty, Integrity, Lying, Truth |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice , Famous People, History |
| References: | Proverbs 6:16-19 , Proverbs 12:17, Proverbs 14:5, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 17:20, Proverbs 19:5, Proverbs 19:9, Proverbs 24:28, John 8:31-32, Romans 1:28-32, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 4:2-5, Colossians 3:9, 1 Peter 2:1 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Pastor Makes Tough Decision on Risky Missions Trip | Printer view
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| Topics: | Bible, Boldness, Convictions, Courage, Danger, Decision, Decisions, Dedication, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Faith, Fear, Gospel, Government, Great Commission, Influence, Ministry, Mission, Mission, church, Missionaries, Missions, Motivation, Neighbor, Outreach, Passion, motivational, Persecution, Responsibility, Risk, Risks, Safety, Trust, Witnessing |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Everyday Disciples, International, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 27, Psalm 44:22, Matthew 5:16, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 10:43-44, Mark 10:43, Luke 24:45-49, John 13:1-17, John 20:21, Acts 1:8, Acts 4:18-22, Acts 4:29-31, Acts 17:16-34, Romans 1:16, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, Galatians 5:1, Philippians 1:20, 1 Timothy 1:18, 1 Timothy 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 4:1-8 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Changes in Giving in Economic Crisis | Printer view
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| Topics: | Action, Actions, Benevolence, Caring, Charity, Christian practices, Dying to self, Failure, Faithfulness, Finances, Generosity, Gifts, Giving, Gluttony, Goals, Greed, Love, Materialism, Mercy, Ministry, Money, Neglect, Offerings, Plans, Possessions, Prosperity, Responsibility, Riches, Sacrifice, Self-denial, Selfishness, Self-sacrifice, Social conditions, Spiritual Gifts, Stewardship, Stinginess, Tithing, Wealth |
| Filters: | Money, Statistics |
| References: | Deuteronomy 15:7, Proverbs 19:17, Malachi 3:6-12, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 21:28-30, Mark 12:38-44, Luke 20:45-47, Luke 21:1-4, Acts 5:1-11, 2 Corinthians 8, 2 Corinthians 9, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Hebrews 13:5 |
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| On Limiting God's Ability to Change Your Life | Printer view
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| Topics: | Change, Christian life, Discipleship, Dying to self, Experiencing God, Growth, Repentance, Sacrifice, Sanctification, Self-denial, Selflessness, Self-sacrifice, Spiritual Transformation, Transformation |
| Filters: | Quotes |
| References: | Matthew 10:37-39, Matthew 16:21-28, Mark 8:31-9:1, Luke 9:22-27, Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:25-35, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:1-4:1 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| Shaq Rejected at White House Gate | Printer view
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| Topics: | Acceptance, Afterlife, Heaven, Judgment, Judgment Day, Presumption, Rejection, Salvation |
| Filters: | Famous People, Humor, Sports, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 25:1-13, Luke 13:23-28, Revelation 20:11-15 |
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| Missionaries Learn Valuable Lesson in Language School | Printer view
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| Topics: | Anointing, Attitude, Believers, Body of Christ, Brotherly love, Character, Christians, Church, Community, Compassion, Evangelism, Evangelism, lifestyle, Family of God, Gospel, Great Commission, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Hunger, Injustice, Justice, Lostness, Mercy, Outreach, Overcoming, Poor, Poverty, Priesthood of believers, Responsibility, Saints, Seekers, Social action, Social justice, Soul Winners, Soul Winning, Suffering, Witnessing |
| Filters: | Everyday Disciples, International, Stories |
| References: | Matthew 9:13, Matthew 12:7, Matthew 22:2-14, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15, Luke 10:1-24, Luke 14:15-24, Luke 24:45-49, John 20:21, John 21:15-25, Acts 1:8, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10, Hebrews 1:9, James 1:27 |
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| The Uplifting, Stirring Nature of Belief | Printer view
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| Topics: | Attitude, Belief, Convictions, Cynicism, Doubt, Faith, Faith and feelings, Goodness, Happiness, Hope, Joy, Ministry, Perspective, Purpose, Service, Truth, Unbelief |
| Filters: | Free, Literature, Pop Culture, Stories |
| References: | John 20:29, Romans 3:22, 1 Corinthians 1:20, 2 Corinthians 4, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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Here's a little experiment: start a sentence with the words "I believe…," and then finish it with something deeply heartfelt. It is impossible to do without feeling uplifted and stirred.
The need to declare our deeply held beliefs is an irrepressible aspect of being human. In the act of defining what we believe, we define ourselves. I am one who can discern what is true and real and noble and bind ... John Ortberg, Faith & Doubt (Zondervan, 2008), pp. 39–40 |
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