A Counselor’s Heart: I’m (sort of) Sorry

Why We Give Hollow Confessions
On a way too regular basis we observe others making apologies and/or confessions for wrongs done. This morning in my house, my one son hurt the feelings of the other and in working through the problem he made his apology under our direction. Not to be outdone, the other son wasn’t [...]

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Creation: Evidence of Ice Forming Quickly?

Evidence of Ice Forming Quickly?
In a recent news article, there was a very interesting admission in regard to ice formation in the Antarctica. As you read this, keep in mind the work of AiG friend Michael Oard and his post-Flood, Ice Age model in which he says ice formed quite rapidly as a result of [...]

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Persecuted Church News: Orissa Stops Church, World News

Orissa Government Stops Rebuilding Of Church
by Nirmala Carvalho
The church was about to be turned into a Hindu temple. The authorities have stopped construction, but they are not permitting the Christians to rebuild the edifice, for “legal” reasons.
Bhubaneshwar (AsiaNews) – The church of Batticola, destroyed by Hindu extremists and replaced with a temple, may not be [...]

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Missions News: Unreached Number Drops, World News

Only 6,649 People Groups to Go!
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In Revelation 5:9, John writes of Christ,
“You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation.”
As of 2009, there are 6,649 people groups who have not [...]

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Unreached People Groups of the Day: Wassuli (W. Africa) Sudanese (Egypt)

Wassuli People
Music has been called the universal language. Despite language and culture barriers, anywhere we go, there will be music and it always speaks to the heart!
The Wassuli people of western Africa have always loved their musical expression. Their style, known as wass, is known internationally, and people of all ages enjoy listening to [...]

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Operation World: Belarus

Many consider Belarus to have the most repressive religion law in Europe!
1 Belarus stumbled into an unexpected independence and is still searching for a national identity. Progress is crippled by the lack of political and economic freedom needed for growth. Pray for true democratic and religious freedom.
2 The cultural dominance of Poland and Russia lasted [...]

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Worship Wisdom (NEW): Calvin and the Age of Worship Leaders.

In his extremely helpful book, The Writings of John Calvin, Wulfert de Greef makes a passing reference to the articles that John Calvin used for the regulation of worship after he became a minister in Geneva (January 16, 1537). This document was entitled the Articles concerning the Organization of the Church and of Worship in [...]

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Spiritual Toolbox: How to Have a 24 Hour Quiet Time

 
How to Have a Day-Long Quiet Time
“…we’re called to fight for faithfulness. One thing has helped me keep on track. I take a small portion of Scripture and meditate on it throughout the day. Here’s what I do.

I read it while having breakfast.
I write it down and put it in my pocket so I can [...]

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Question and Answer Time: Why “In Jesus’ Name”?

Q. Why Pray “in Jesus’ Name”?
A. I pray that way because that’s how Jesus commands me to pray. Listen to His words in the Gospel of John. “And I will do whatever you ask for in my name.” (14:13) “If you ask me for anything in my name, I will do it.” (14:14) “The Father [...]

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Doctrine of the Day: Is Gender Inclusion Necessary in Translating the Bible

Is Gender Inclusion Necessary in Translating the Bible
The introductory “Word to the Reader” of Today’s New International Version (TNIV) says, “Among the more programmatic changes in the TNIV are the removal of…most instances of the generic use of masculine nouns and pronouns.”
Three examples:

Luke 17:3-4
NIV: “If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he [...]

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