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Christian Music Videos on “Maturity” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
I’ve often heard wise, loving, and faithful followers of Christ say something like “I’m not who I want to be for the Lord, but by His amazing grace I’m not who I used to be either.” They know their Lord … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Wisdom” (1 Corinthians 11:27-31)
So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Everyone ought to examine themselves before they eat of the bread … Continue reading
Christian Marriage 204
“Hard Work” Last week we noted the Seventh Commandment as God’s basic design to reflect His image through faithfulness for godly unity in Christ. Even so, a relationship may only appear unified because there’s no visible conflict. The Lord calls … Continue reading
“Image” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
IMAGE – “It depends on who‟s looking!” (Genesis 4: 21-22, 26, 1 Samuel 16:7, 2 Samuel 14 [Absalom‟s whole life story], Proverbs 31:30, Song of Songs 1:6, Jeremiah 9:23-24, 1 Corinthians 13:12, James 1:22-25, 1 Peter 3:4-5) Image is … Continue reading
Link to “RZIM” (Website of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries)
The title of Ravi Zacharias’ ministry probably speaks for itself: “Let My people think”. This brother is a modern day Francis Schaeffer on apologetics for the Christian’s intellectual growth for God’s glory. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, “apologetics” is … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Instinct” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
If you love Jesus, there’s a struggle of two instincts inside you: the old desires of your flesh that God calls us to put to death and the new desires of His Spirit. May these music videos and related Scriptures … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Vulnerability” (Luke 14:28-33)
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish … Continue reading
Christian Marriage 203
“Godly Unity” If you’ve been following this series from the start, you may remember that we noted a cumulative sequence in the first four Commandments. There seems to be a similar layering of basic truths and concerns in the last … Continue reading
“Hygiene” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
HYGIENE – “Sickness hinders growth” (Isaiah 64:6, Ezekiel 16 (whole chapter) and 36:25-27, Daniel 1:5-19, Zechariah 3:1-4, Matthew 15:1-11, John 13:1-17, Acts 11:1-18, Hebrews 10:19-22, James 1:16-21) Shortly after my unit arrived in Kuwait before Operation Iraqi Freedom, a lot … Continue reading
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Link to “Monergism” (a Christian Website)
A collection of resources centered on the glorious grace of God’s sovereignty in all things. These are some of the deepest yet most helpful truths in all of Scripture. May God’s Spirit use them to draw you even closer and … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Initiative” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
Taking that first step. That’s initiative. May the Christian music videos and related Scriptures below help you meditate and pray on the importance and joy of taking steps in faith and service for the Lord Jesus today. And He … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Walls” (Nehemiah 12:38-40)
The second choir proceeded in the opposite direction. I followed them on top of the wall, together with half the people—past the Tower of the Ovens to the Broad Wall, over the Gate of Ephraim, the Jeshanah Gate, the Fish Gate, the … Continue reading
Christian Marriage 202
“Human Worth” “Every plot in literature or film centers on one question: ‘who am I?’” That’s a paraphrase from a movie I saw recently. I guess the plot wasn’t developed well enough for me to remember more, but the point is worth … Continue reading
“Hunger” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
HUNGER – “I am starving for . . .” (Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Nehemiah 9:15, Proverbs 16:26, Psalm 34:10, Matthew 5:6 & Luke 6:21, Romans 16:18, Ephesians 2:1-10 (esp v. 3), Philippians 3:19) God’s Word says lots of positive things about … Continue reading
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Link to “Harvest” (Website helps for those struggling with sexual additions)
This website seeks to care for and battle with some of the most controversial and sensitive subjects in the Church. If you’d like to know more about who publishes the articles, videos, and other materials on tools4trenches, you can click … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Image” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
As part of Music Mondays, the following Christian music videos and related Scriptures are provided to build up the Body of Christ for even greater joy and faith to follow Him. You might also consider using them with “W.A.I.T. Training”, … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Vision” (Isaiah 29:18-19)
In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see. Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 110: some conclusions on Matthew 22:36-40
Today we conclude our series on being whole in Christ. The video hyperlinked below summarizes a few implicit themes that have run between the lines in the previous articles, so I won’t repeat those here. Instead, let’s address an explicit … Continue reading
“Genes” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
Genes – (Exodus 4:10-11, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, Jeremiah 13:23, John 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:14ff, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15) “I was built for comfort, not for speed.” Maybe you’ve heard someone say that when joking about their physique. Maybe they said it because they were truly … Continue reading
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Link to “Perimeter” (Website of an intimate ‘mega church’ of mercy ministries, discipleship and more)
I consider Perimeter church to be a “whole” body of believers. Randy Pope and the other ministers there teach the Word of God, do the work of God and offer the worship of God through Jesus Christ. They link arms … Continue reading
Christian Music Videos on “Hygiene” (physical pictures of the Gospel)
As part of Music Mondays, the following Christian music videos and related Scriptures are provided to build up the Body of Christ for even greater joy and faith to follow Him. You might also consider using them with “W.A.I.T. Training”, … Continue reading
A Word for the Week: “Vision” (Acts 18:24-28)
Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was a learned man, with a thorough knowledge of the Scriptures. He had been instructed in the way of the Lord, and he spoke with great fervor … Continue reading
Christian Wholeness 109: “one these two commands depend all the prophets”
“Christian Wholeness 109”: God willing, next week’s summary of some applications will complete this series on being whole in the Lord Jesus Christ. This week we consider the significance that “all of the Prophets hang on these two commands”: love … Continue reading
“Genes” – physical and spiritual fitness in Christ
GENES – “Born to…?” (Exodus 4:10-11, Ecclesiastes 12:1-8, Jeremiah 13:23, John 3:6-7, 1 Corinthians 12:14ff, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 6:15) “I was built for comfort, not for speed.” Maybe you’ve heard someone say that when joking about their physique. Maybe they said … Continue reading
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Link to website “Focus on the Family”
For good reason, Focus on the Family is one of the oldest and most popular Christian media ministries. Dr. James Dobson, his staff and their many friends in ministry provide a seemingly endless variety of resources to assist Christian families … Continue reading
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