Tag: love

5 MARKS OF CONTENTMENT

Randolph Jason

5 MARKS OF CONTENTMENT by Erik Raymond for Core Christianity In his book The Art of Divine Contentment, Thomas Watson described five characteristics of a contented heart.[1] With our course marked out for learning contentment, let’s think about how we might evaluate where we are in our own personal progress. A Contented Spirit Is a Silent Spirit The one who is content is not complaining against God; he does not grumble and murmur. Watson observes: When Samuel tells Eli that heavy message from God, that he would “judge his house, and that…

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A Family Sabbatical Showed Me What Fatherhood Should Be

Randolph Jason

A Family Sabbatical Showed Me What Fatherhood Should Be By Tom Dyson for Casey Research Editor’s note: Today, we’re handing the reins to our colleague Tom Dyson. Tom got our attention when we heard he likes to go “all in” on his favorite ideas. And it’s paid off… like when he bought bitcoin back in 2011 for under $10 (it’s trading around $9,500 at writing). And now, he’s betting his life savings on the gold bull market. But about two years ago, he made his boldest decision yet. He and his…

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When Opposites Attract…

Randolph Jason

When Opposites Attract… Having witnessed the savagery of domestic violence it became clear at a very early age how women should not treated. Women, and men for that matter, deserve respect, kindness, love and a whole host of other offerings too numerous to list. Unfortunately, we live in a broken world, so, this is not always the case. After more close to two months of virtual isolation the reports of domestic violence are on the rise. Suicide, last year was waining but this year it is climbing higher than ever…

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WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BE AFRAID OF CORONAVIRUS

Randolph Jason

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T BE AFRAID OF CORONAVIRUS by Michael G. Brown for Core Christianity In 2 Timothy 1:7, the Apostle Paul writes, “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” Finding great comfort in this promise, I preached a sermon on this verse in my home church on the evening I was installed as a missionary to Italy. Two days later, my wife, son and I arrived in the city of Milan where we began adapting to a new culture, language, and home. At…

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How to Imitate Biblical Heroes

Randolph Jason

How to Imitate Biblical Heroes by JASON HOOD for The Gospel Coalition Christians have struggled with the concept of imitation in recent decades. On the liberal end of the American church spectrum, Jesus has largely been reduced to serving as a nice example, the kind of guy whose love and inclusiveness should be imitated. On the other end of the spectrum, some conservative evangelicals have reacted with alarm, avoiding or even decrying imitation. In evangelicalism’s messy middle, Daniel’s diet plan is a model, Jesus is an exemplar for CEOs, and moralistic “be like” sermons shorn of…

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Fall Afresh (Video)

Randolph Jason

Fall Afresh Video by Jeremy Riddle GNN Note – This song has been on my heart for the past 3 days. Jeremy’s voice is so incredibly beautiful and the lyrics are just breathtaking. Spirit fall afresh on me. Indeed, indeed. Fall afresh on this world. ****** Video Source Awaken my soul, come awake To hunger, to seek, to thirst Awaken first love, come awake And do as You did, at first! [Chorus] Spirit of the living God Come fall afresh on me Come wake me from my sleep Blow through…

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The Nature of Heaven and the Urgency of Life (Podcast)

Randolph Jason

The Nature of Heaven and the Urgency of Life (Podcast) by J. Warner for Cold-Case Christianity In this blast from the past, J. Warner examines a number of Biblical passages related to the nature of Heaven. What does the Bible say about Heaven and what implications does the nature of Heaven have for our lives today? How should we live today in light of what God has for us in the next life? Subscribe to the Cold-Case Christianity Weekly Podcast on iTunes, or add the podcast from our RSS Feed. Subscribe to…

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Russia Is Making High-Budget, High Quality Christian Cartoons – Imagine If Disney Were Christian – Soon With English Subtitles

Randolph Jason

Russia Is Making High-Budget, High Quality Christian Cartoons – Imagine If Disney Were Christian – Soon With English Subtitles by Matthew Adams for Russian Faith via Russia-Insider In old Russia, nearly 1000 years ago, Saints Peter & Fevronia set an enduring example of Christian devotion — both to God and to each other. While Peter bravely conquered dangerous foes, his bride Fevronia was skilled in medicine, healing her patients with herbs and prayer. This new movie tells a story inspired by their lives . . . Imagine what Disney would…

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4 Ways to Disagree Graciously with Other Christians

Randolph Jason

4 Ways to Disagree Graciously with Other Christians by GAVIN ORTLUND for The Gospel Coalition Some Christians are eager to defend sound doctrine. Well and good. But is the unity of the body of Christ one of those doctrines we jealously guard? The unity of the church is one the objects of Christ’s death (Eph. 2:14). This, as much as anything else, is what the New Testament calls us to cherish and uphold. Therefore, our zeal for theology must never exceed our zeal for our actual brothers and sisters in…

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