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God Takes His Children To Court (Isa. 1:1-31)

There have been famous cases of children suing their parents, like Gary Coleman of Different Strokes fame due to misappropriation of his earnings. Parents have sued their children, as rapper Eminem’s mom did for damages after he referenced her substance … Continue reading

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An Abiding Principle

We have now a plain work – simply the work of the Lord and no other. We have nothing to preach but the gospel, nothing to believe but the truth of God, nothing to do but the will of God, … Continue reading

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This will be the last post until 8/14

During this break we encourage you to visit our sister blog, Alone 2 As David fled from Saul, he found himself alone in the caves of Adullam. He would write of those dark nights hiding in the cave, “There is … Continue reading

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Fruit without Roots

It is the middle of the summer.  Every garden that is producing fruit, every flower that is blooming, every tree that is giving shade, is growing and producing by its roots. No roots, not fruits. What we see and enjoy … Continue reading

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Bible-Based Parenting Stop the Arguing

First, the Bible: “But refuse foolish and ignorant speculations, knowing that they produce quarrels. The Lord’s bond-servant must not be quarrelsome, but be kind to all, able to teach, patient when wronged, with gentleness correcting those who are in opposition, … Continue reading

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His Lost Inheritance”

Kendryx Nicely, 13 years old, has special memories of fishing with his dad.  They often got on the water together and photos prove that the two of them knew how to catch fish.  Two years ago, the father passed away, … Continue reading

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Preservation

If one were to Google the word Ephesus, the first picture that would appear would probably be the Library of Celsus. The marble facade of the library, constructed 114-117 AD, stands two stories above the courtyard. Large columns with intricately … Continue reading

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Our Awesome God Is Beautiful Psalm 27:4

About a year after Rachel and I moved to Romania, I learned that a friend of mine had recently moved to Moscow, Russia to be a missionary there. I obtained his email address and sent him a picture of my … Continue reading

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Bible-Based Parenting Resolving Conflict

First, the Bible: “with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Eph. 4:2-3). The French translation has “force yourselves” for … Continue reading

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Bible-Based Parenting Teach Children to Honor

First, the Bible: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), so that it may be well with you, and that you may live … Continue reading

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