“Gift of motherhood” is not a phrase that was truly appreciated in my home when I was growing up, because it was not a term fully understood. To our family, motherhood was born in martyrdom, so it wasn’t a gift—but a duty. And we kids…
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previously published in April 2005 As we explore the question of what a church should expect for its pastor, the words of our late president, John F. Kennedy, comes to mind: “Ask not, what your country can do for you, but ask, what you can do for your…
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John writes the “Greatest Secret” to Overcoming Sin. “My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybodydoes sin, we have one who speaks to the Father in our defense–Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. He is…
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The other day, a friend and I went to this hipster café. If you have never been to one, let me describe it for you. Instead of the name of the restaurant, only a simple logo marks the entryway. Caged lights hang from the ceiling, illuminating a vintage…
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If Moses died in the book of Deuteronomy, who wrote the last chapter? Many Bible scholars believe that it is Ezra who wrote the last chapter, and some others believe that it was Joshua, while others say it is the 70 elders that served under Moses. …
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previously published in March 2005 We all love to bear good news. Whether it’s having a baby or finding a perfect job, good news truly is like “apples of gold in pictures of silver.” After my wife and I became engaged, we were eager to share…
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Maybe you scream and shout a lot in your house. Maybe you give each other the silent treatment whenever you are upset. Maybe you have an amazingly annoying nagging spouse. Or maybe everything is great and you handle all your problems really well with great…
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I believe there is a God and I go to church sometimes, but I don’t have a close relationship with Him. Right now, I’m only 22 and I feel like He forgives me and loves me in spite of the choices i make. I’ll have a better relationship with…
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Review of Building a Great Team, by Steve Case and Hubert Cisneros (2015). Lincoln, NE: AdventSource. If you think back to how you began working with the youth at your church, whether as volunteer or employed as a pastor, you would have asked…
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I’m a female college student over 21, but I live at home and commute to school, and even have a part-time job. My parents give me curfews and we fight a lot. They still treat me like I’m a teenager, and I’m seriously considering moving out.…
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