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April 2012
Iceberg Right Ahead!
The book of James describes the tongue as a fire. That's certainly true. But it's also just the tip of the iceberg, revealing something bigger and deeper in each of us.
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Free Stuff For Our Tweeples
Lies Young Women Believe is happening LIVE this September in the Teen Track at True Woman '12. Dannah Gresh and I will be leading a special session for girls just like you inside a larger conference for gals of all ages. But we need help spreading the word!
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The Terrible Lie
Paula opens the pages of The Jesus Storybook Bible to uncover the very first lie the Serpent told--and keeps telling.
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Am I Pretty Videos Are Asking The Wrong Question
The occasional compliment is nice, but if you depe
nd on the words of others to know if you are beautiful, if you matter, and if it’s okay to be you, you’re gonna spend your whole life chasing the next positive stroke.
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Is It Okay To Attend A Secular College
For me, going to school on a secular campus felt like Christian boot camp at times. I had to learn the hard way exactly how tough I was as I sought to live for Christ. I faced conflicts that made me even more committed about what I believed and why I believed it.
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Is College A Must?
Is college a must? Does God call everyone to get a degree? These are questions I have wrestled with myself.
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Who Is The Bible Really About?
As you participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge, ask yourself this question: Who is the Bible really about?
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Do Something Hard; Learn From Someone Old
We're not called to be taught by our peers or those just a tad ahead of us so that we can relate to each other. But we're called to embrace the heavy weight of someone who's walked with the Lord for years.
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A Little "Fun" At Puddin's Expense
I was a pretty "funny" girl in high school. You know what made me funny? I'd pretend that I was in love with the most unpopular guys in school. My friends thought it was hilarious.
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When Humor Isn't Funny
I am blown away by how many of you confessed sins of the tongue yesterday and gave the rest of us permission to hold you accountable. Many of you expressed that you struggle with sarcasm. One reader asked a great question, one I thought deserved its very own post: "Is sarcasm wrong if it's just your sense of humor?"
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My Tongue Is A Weak Spot In The Area Of . . .
How many of you have been badly burned by the words of others? How many of you have deeply wounded others with just your words? In fact, I think our tongues are a lot like a pile of kindling, just waiting for a spark to burst into flames and cause us to sin.
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A Boost For The Daily Bible Challenge (And Freebies!)
In January, we issued the Daily Bible Reading Challenge and asked you to read your Bible every day in 2012. Well, if your Bible reading could use a boost, check out video posts from Erin, Paula and others as they discuss The Jesus Storybook Bible. Does every story really whisper His name?
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When Your Parents Say NO
Are your parents saying no when everyone else's parents are saying yes? If so, I know how you feel. It's hard stuff. Your parents will answer to God for the way they parented. But you will answer to God, too, for how you responded to your parents' decisions. It's a big deal to Him!
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SAT: Blow It Off Or Hit It Hard?
The SAT is one whopper of a test, and it can feel like everything hinges
on it. With counselors, teachers, and parents
pushing hard for you to do well and college admission on the line, how
should you respond to the test?
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My Yellow Boots
Those yellow rain boots used to be my most prized possession of fashion. They were that one thing that came to mind when I asked myself, "Is there anything I own that I wouldn't be able to give up if God asked me to?" I held on to them as if they were mine, but deep down (or not so deep) I knew who they really belonged to. So I let them go. Not literally though . . .
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Can Walking Scream Loudly?
Few things create a head-in-sand response stronger in me than the abortion debate. The numbers are too staggering for me (42 million worldwide each year). The politics are too complicated for me. The stories are too heartbreaking for me. And so most of the time I ignore abortion altogether. But then, this little video found it's way into my inbox.
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What To Do If Prom Turns Sour . . .
It may happen that you will go to prom with plans for a fun night, beautiful dress, and happy memories, and find yourself in a situation where you are tempted or pressured to compromise. What then? Look for the way out. It's there. I promise. Well, actually, God promises!
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Planning For A Pure Prom Night!
Prom is a night when curfews are lifted, inhibitions are often abandoned, and romance is in the air. All of that can create the perfect storm that can lead prom-going couples to compromise in the area of purity.
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No Ordinary Week
This week marks the most significant events that history has ever seen. And yet, for most of us, Easter will look very ordinary, except for the addition of some new dresses, Easter baskets, and sugary treats. But it doesn't have to be this way.
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