Tag: children
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The Mirror of Church Hypocrisy – 2
Is Christ’s church not His betrothed, as Israel was chosen of the Lord? A word for the Church from Prophets of old: Jeremiah 2 English Standard Version (ESV) Israel Forsakes the Lord The word of the Lord came to me, saying, 2 “Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem, Thus says the Lord, “I remember the devotion of your youth, your…
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Whose Sons and Daughters?
A Rebellious Son Deuteronomy 21:18 “If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who will not obey the voice of his father or the voice of his mother, and, though they discipline him, will not listen to them, 19 then his father and his mother shall take hold of him and bring him out to the elders…
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Godly Children?
And what was the one God seeking? Godly offspring. From the middle of our discussion on marriage and divorce: Malachi 2 English Standard Version (ESV) “… Because the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by covenant. 15 Did he not make them one,…
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Are You the One? – 2
Jesus to the multitudes Speaking of John the Baptist… Luke 7 English Standard Version (ESV) 26 What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. 27 This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before…
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How Do Children Respond to Grief?
By Rachel Harned, M.A. Counseling Ministries, Wheaton College Most people don’t know how to respond to other people’s grief. Even fewer know how to respond to a child’s grief. My first introduction to grieving was when I was 6 years old and my mom died. As a result, I wanted to post a follow up…
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Growing into Christ
The Christian community is built with fellowship, the Christian heart with prayer. Let’s consider the community of believers we call ‘church’ for a moment. Paul addresses some of the ‘issues’ of worship style in his letter to the Corinthians [ch.14] and his first direction of guidance instructs: “Pursue love… agapē.” 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, do not be children…
