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June 2012
True Service In Desperate Circumstances
Because of the previous persecution of Christians, the churches were small but the people in them were very dedicated. They sang in worship with all their hearts, and even though there were only ten or twelve people in the congregation, they were louder than all fifteen of us Americans combined. This is because they know what it is to risk everything to follow Christ.
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Grading Your Pop Quiz
The fact that so many of you took last week's Style Quiz by Nancy Leigh DeMoss—and did so with such thoughtfulness—tickles me pink. If I really were your teacher, I'd give you all extra credit points and send you out for recess. But before hitting the playground, though, I'd ask you to grade your quiz and let me know how you did.
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Is God Just Like My Father?
Matthew 7 tells us that we can trust our heavenly Father like we've learned to trust our earthly dads. But what should we do if that analogy gets broken?
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All The Single Ladies! All The Single Ladies!
What do the majority of girls do after high school? Typically they get a job, start college, hang out with friends whenever they can, follow the latest TV shows, get a boyfriend, vacation, etc. Most of the time, we do not use these activities and pursuits to serve God and invest in eternity but rather we work to make ourselves feel special and important. But as Christians, shouldn't our activities after high school look any different than the world's?
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It's The Stuff That Movies Are Made Of!
The story of David and Goliath is likely familiar to you, but maybe it's about more than a boy with five smooth stones taking on a trash-talking giant. Maybe it's a story with something to show us about the heart of Jesus. Maybe it is the exact message of hope you need as you face "giants" today.
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It's Pop Quiz Time!
You must be missing school terribly. I mean, no textbooks, no homework,
no pop quizzes . . . what an absolute drag. Lucky for you, it's Paula to
the rescue with a summertime pop quiz! Not just any pop quiz, mind you,
but a style quiz . . .
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Why You Can't White-Knuckle Your Way Into Holiness
Though we may pay lip-service to the idea of asking God for a hand of assistance, we typically feel the bulk of responsibility. We're left to deal with the day-to-day business of attacking our indwelling sin—and that business gets frustrating pretty fast as we keep falling back on our face in the same ugly sins. It's a constantly discouraging task. But praise God—white-knuckling our way into holiness isn't the way of the gospel.
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Why Do You Want That?
At the deepest level of who we are, we can hunger for praise and admiration for ourselves or we can hunger for God to be praised and admired through our lives. Even unbelievers have the first core desire, but only one who has been transformed by the gospel desires God to be front and center stage in their lives in all things.
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Winning The Bread (And Clothes And Roof And . . .) With Integrity
Thank you for your example of hard, honest labor. I've learned that work
needs to be done and, more importantly, done well. Also, I know that
God rewards integrity, because He's blessed you for your truthful
business.
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You're The Kind Of Man I Want To Marry
If there is something I have realized this Father's Day, it is that I do
not tell you nearly enough how great of a dad you are, how important
and special you are to me, or how much I care about you.
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Spider-Killing, Math-Explaining Reflection Of Jesus
You've done so much for me, such as killing all those spiders, helping with those horrid math problems that only made sense when you explained them, taking me out to eat and shopping on our daddy/daughter nights, and encouraging me on to purity. I can't say thank you enough for the wonderful dad that you have been to me.
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Driving Nails To Kill
I wasn't surprised to read that not all of you were interested in our recent challenge to write your dad a tribute. Some pain runs too deep.
If you can relate, I challenge you this Father's Day season not to write your dad a tribute, but to choose to forgive him. Not for your dad's sake, but for your own.
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From the Archives: But What About Stepdads?
We hope you're making plans to bless your dad this coming Sunday, but we recognize that for some of you, Father's Day is ... complicated. That's because you have a stepdad. I know from experience that having stepparents can be tough, but it's important to honor your stepdad, too. Here's why.
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Dannah Weighs In On Shopping For Swimwear
Summer is quickly approaching and that means the dreaded swimsuit
shopping adventure. Let's just face it. Swimsuits are not modest,
period. Nothing about them is. But if you're going to the beach this summer, keep these tips
in mind.
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Goodbye, Superhuman Dad!
Have you ever had an authority figure in your life majorly flub it? I'd dare say . . . yes. Because no matter how great your dad is, he's human, a sinner, and imperfect. But the good news for you is that you have a Father and Husband who always does what's best for you . . .
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Now That You Know You've Got It, What Should You Buy?
It's summertime, and the livin' is supposed to be easy. But one thing that can really pull the breaks on a carefree summer is swimsuit shopping. I do know that finding a suit that is body flattering and affordable is really tough. Add to that God's desire for us to dress modestly, and the waters of swimwear fashion can get muddy in a hurry.
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The Science of Bikinis
It's summertime, and the livin' is supposed to be easy. But one thing that can really pull the brakes on a carefree summer is swimsuit shopping. I do know that finding a suit that is body flattering and affordable is really tough. Add to that God's desire for us to dress modestly, and the waters of swimwear fashion can get muddy in a hurry.
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