Is the passion for our spouse, especially when younger, a product of the animal nature to procreate or is it part of our need for intimacy with someone special? Passion is energetic love that shows itself in excitement ABOUT our spouse, excitement FOR our spouse, excitement IN our spouse, and a willingness to be intimate [...]
Read moreThree Points for Spiritual Growth
August 26, 2011
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Martin Luther, the great reformer, presented three points for spiritual growth (see AE Vol 34:285-287, The Career of the Reformer IV). The first two are expected. The third is a surprise, but makes total sense as we look at our lives or the lives of other Christians who well reflect the love of Jesus. Biblical [...]
Read moreCan’t or Won’t
August 22, 2011
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On occasion a person will say or think, “I can’t do that,” when they really mean “I won’t do that.” A person may say, “I can’t control my temper.” What they should honestly say is “I won’t control my temper.” If the person they were getting angry with was important to them, or stronger than [...]
Read moreYour Christian Willpower
May 24, 2011
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Since we are Christian we have more will power against sin, temptation, and evil than we expect. Too often we view life as a group of things that affect us and drive us – sometimes against our will. Truly, there are many things that are beyond our control. Yet, we must not use that as [...]
Read moreEncouraging the Relationships of Young Adults
April 13, 2011
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Every year millions of relationships between young adults begin. Some grow and flourish and others burn brightly for a while and then fade. The following ideas are submitted to all those who are currently developing a relationship or may in the near future. Being a Christian Pastor counselor, I am convinced that building relationships in [...]
Read moreWhat are You Gazing At?
April 6, 2011
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Babies, especially the girls, love to gaze at the face of the person holding them. Boys gaze too, but they will look away more easily, especially at things that are moving. As a baby gazes it is absorbing everything it can to better see and recognize the person who loves them. For a baby, gazing [...]
Read moreA Christian Reaction to Injustice and other Troubles
October 13, 2010
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Watch the news and you will agree with the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk looked around and saw injustice, trouble, anger, destruction, violence, strife and conflict. We see the same awful realities in our world. Being faithful to the LORD, Habakkuk did the right thing. He took all the troubles to God in prayer. Yet, even after [...]
Read moreHave Confidence in the LORD
September 23, 2010
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When the circus obtained a new, baby elephant they would chain the baby elephant to a sturdy ground post. The baby elephant would learn that it could not pull itself free. The ground peg and iron chain were strong enough to handle the strength of the baby elephant. As the elephant grew the iron chain [...]
Read moreYour Confession Wants to Match Your Actions
July 16, 2010
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While looking for another verse, I exchanged a few verse numbers and ended up in Isaiah 58 rather than Isaiah 5:28. Isaiah 58 shouts out to the Christians of our day. Verse 1-3 describes the nature of many Christians. 2 For day after day they seek me out; they seem eager to know my ways, [...]
Read moreNever Forget Your Victory
May 25, 2010
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Do you always feel victorious in life? I certainly don’t. I may never have victory in life as the world perceives it – lots of money, many belongings, power and recognition – but every Christian has greater victories than those. Christians are tempted to ignore or forget the victories that are yours because of Jesus. [...]
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