May 30th, 2009
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As promised, here’s the rest of the list:
#5 – Fear/Worry/Anxiety – This is a major issue that many are afraid to admit though everyone experiences fear. There is righteous fear that God uses to protect us and then there is sinful fear that inhibits our ability to serve Him.
#4 – Lack of Forgiveness - Many people [...]
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May 29th, 2009
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At #10, we meet with many rebellious teens/youths. These young people fail to listen to their parents, respect authorities, and are out of control. Our approach is to work with the parents first and pray that they can make some changes that will help the young person. Then, we work with the young person often with [...]
Tags: Bible counselors, biblical counseling, Clay Alabama, Clay Christian Fellowship, Truth In Love Ministries
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May 28th, 2009
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Most people think of counseling as lying on a couch, venting and complaining about your problems, and then paying the counselor for your 50 minute visit. But is that what we do as biblical counselors?
No!
Truth in Love Ministries provides biblical counseling and discipleship dealing with a wide assortment of individual, marital, and familial problems.
Our [...]
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May 27th, 2009
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May 26th, 2009
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Did you realize that “self-pity” is prideful?
When one is mired in self-pity, they are being prideful. Why? Because they are focused upon themselves and not focused upon Christ.
“Woe is me” is the attitude.
“I deserve better” is the attitude.
In reality, Christians do not have “rights” to certain blessings in this life. In fact, we are to [...]
Tags: pride, responsibilities, rights, self-pity
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May 25th, 2009
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In the United States, Memorial Day is the time when we remember those in our military who have given their lives in the line of duty. I thank God for our strong military and the freedoms we enjoy as a result.
What message could we send out to all the families of those who have lost [...]
Tags: freedom in Christ, Memorial Day tribute, thankful
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May 24th, 2009
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The Bible best describes fools in the book of Proverbs and Psalms.
“Fools” which could be translated as “rebels” just as easily. A biblical “fool” is NOT stupid but may be very bright – except that the “fool” is not teachable and unwilling to accept instruction.That’s what makes him/her a fool – they are experts in [...]
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May 24th, 2009
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The first ever “Bible Bee” – already having a profound impact for the Kingdom of Christ!
Tags: God's Word, growing in Christ
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May 21st, 2009
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On Wed. nights, we’ll be working with the youth to disciple and grow them in their faith. This begins on June 10th at 6 pm. Call 680-4738 for more details.
On Sunday mornings, I am preaching through the book of Jonah. We finished chapter 1 and will cover a chapter per week.
On Sunday evenings, we’ll do [...]
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May 21st, 2009
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This summer, our Sunday evening services that begin at 6 pm will have an innovative family-integrated Bible Bee format. Here’s a sample of what you will learn if you join us in this interactive event each night:
QUESTION:
Jeremiah was God’s crying prophet who wrote Lamentations and the book of Jeremiah. What truth can we learn from [...]
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