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RAISING CHILDREN IN THE WORD: 3 THINGS TO REMEMBER, 5 THINGS TO DO by Carl Laferton for Core Christianity These are the worst kinds of blogs to write, for two reasons. One, if we love Jesus and we love our kids, then it’s tempting to long for a silver bullet: “Do this, follow these three steps, set your household up this way, and your kids’ salvation is guaranteed”. Two, how do I write this without sounding like I think I’m an expert? I’m not. Our household contains a seven and…

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How can I have victory in overcoming sin? from Christian Truth Christians should all have overcoming sin as one of our goals. Although we will never be perfectly victorious over sin in this life (1 John 1:8), we must recognize that overcoming sin is part of the battle which is the Christian life. God has not left us to battle sin on our own, however. He has given us clear instructions and several resources to aid in the struggle. The first resource, and the most important, is the presence of…

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Preach The Whole Truth, Except If It Offends by admin for Shane Idleman Update: After reading Tom Gilson’s response to my article, and re-reading his, I realize I misrepresented his position. Tom aims to provide practical, effective ways the church and church leaders can be bold in fighting and winning the good fight. We both agree on the need to stand and stand strong against the cultural currents and the critical need to train our congregations in how to boldly present, and bear witness, to the Truth. I apologized to Tom for any…

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SUBMIT TO ONE ANOTHER IN EPHESIANS 5? by Daniel Darling for Core Christianity Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ (Ephesians 5:20-21).  It was a simple gesture, but it caught me by surprise. My wife and I were seated, at an outdoor wedding for a mutual friend, when a colleague of ours, named Bobby, interrupted the conversation we were having. Bobby stood up and announced: “Jeff and…

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Millions Around the World Join ‘The Return’ by KEVIN JESSIP for Charisma News There is a tsunami of the Holy Spirit beginning to flow with its overwhelming fruit, with its evidence of dreams, visions, signs, wonders, miracles and all manner of spiritual gifts. We are on the verge of the greatest move of God in all the ages. This outpouring will sweep multitudes into the kingdom of God as they are saved, healed and delivered. Spiritual leaders from around the world are sensing this wave. This sovereign move of God…

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Knowing the Faithfulness of Christ in All of Life By Glenna Marshall via Servants of Grace WHAT THE LORD REQUIRES You can track everything these days. Calories, steps, BMI, books you’ve read (down to the page number), hours of screen time, hours of productivity, REM cycles of sleep, Instagram likes, and anything else you never cared to know before technology enabled us to become obsessed about our output, performance, and achievements. If our inherent value is in our imago Dei, how did our days become important only if we achieved our goals…

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Why does Isaiah 53:3 refer to the Messiah as a man of sorrows? from Christian Truth Depending on which translation of the Bible you read, in Isaiah 53:3 you will see the Messiah, Jesus, referred to as a man of “sorrows,” “suffering,” or sometimes, “pain.” Isaiah 53:3 falls within a much larger passage, the fourth of the Servant Songs, which is frequently called the “Song of the Suffering Servant.” It repeatedly mentions the many sufferings the Messiah had to endure. This song is found in Isaiah 52:13—53:12 [emphasis added]: “Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he…

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THE HIGH STAKES OF A HARD HEART by Jen Oshman for Core Christianity You know what’s terrifying? A hard heart. It’s something I experience many times a day. I should apologize, but I don’t want to. I should get off my phone, but this is interesting. I should pray, but this sugar will give quicker relief. I should go help, but I’m busy. Those may not seem like “biggies,” but that’s where the biggies start. Not apologizing or self-medicating with sugar may not have a huge consequence right now. But they…

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