If God saves us by grace, apart from the good works that we do (Titus 3:5), why should we obey him? If there is no condemnation for
those in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1) and our salvation is not in jeopardy, why should we
struggle to obey?...Read More
I don't
claim to be a great storyteller, but I am the son of one. My 86-year-old father
honed his story-telling skills in the finest school in America: the Appalachian
Mountains. Below I list the tips I've picked up from him and other great
storytellers I've had the privilege of listening to throughout the years.
Storytelling is a vital component of good teaching and preaching. I hope these
guidelines will improve your teaching as much as they have mine....by David Slagle
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To figure out the
right portion size, use these approximations from the American Dietetic
Association:
* 1 teaspoon =
the tip of your thumb to the first joint
* 3 ounces of meat = a deck of cards
* 1 cup of pasta = a tennis ball
* 1/2 cup of veggies = a lightbulb
* 1 1/2 ounces cheese = three dominoes...Know More
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Jesus presented a choice to his disciples: They could serve God or
money—one or the other—but never both. Christians are thus encouraged to hold
every possession with an open hand as a testimony to the world. The amount of
material goods, whether great or small, never distinguishes a believer from an
unbeliever. That distinction comes from the richness of God’s presence in their
midst..Know More
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If you identify as
Christian, there’s a good chance you’ve never thought about these things. In response to the ever-increasing “War on
Christianity” headlines, I thought it prudent to create this list. Try and be more cognizant of these items and
you’ll start to realize how much work we have to do to make the United States a
place that is truly safe and accessible for folks of all belief systems...Know More
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