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Nov 18, 2024 · From the archives… Christian parenting experts often seem unable to see the forest for the trees. Whether it’s “grace based,” “gospel centered,” “heart focused,” or some other phrase du jour, many seem to begin with a lofty concept about what the Bible ought to teach about parenting then go to Scripture and—surprise!—find it there.
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Nov 14, 2024 · Amazon Affiliate Link. There are many books on Christian worship: some helpful and some not-so-helpful. Nicolas Alford’s Doxology: How Worship Works clearly belongs in the former category. Though affirming the broader sense of worship (as a way of life), the book intentionally focuses on congregational worship.
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Feb 23, 2023 · Aaron Blumer is a Michigan native and graduate of Bob Jones University and Central Baptist Theological Seminary (Plymouth, MN). He and his family live in small-town western Wisconsin, not far from where he pastored for thirteen years. In his full time job, he is content manager for a law-enforcement digital library service.
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Nov 15, 2024 · I attended, had a speaking role or exhibited at 11 major ministry conferences for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry in 2024. In this article, I’d like to summarize my experiences at these events and share some general reflections for anyone who may benefit from them.
More Than Doing: Categories for Applying God’s Word
4 days ago · Micah is the discipleship and outreach pastor at Community of Grace Church in Buffalo, NY. He is also the author of two outreach books: Good News for All Nations and Discovering Hope. Micah enjoys reading, coffee, hearty conversations, and time spent with his wife and four children.
On Fellowship, Part 1: It’s Who We Are - SHARPER IRON
Oct 26, 2023 · As this year began I started a series on spiritual growth, which I called “On Building Spiritual Muscle.” The series focused on the key spiritual exercises that the Bible prescribes for spiritual health, exercises that Christians have generally called “the means of grace”: Scripture, prayer, and fellowship.
Reviewing a Year in Conferences | SHARPER IRON
Nov 15, 2024 · I attended, had a speaking role or exhibited at 11 major ministry conferences for The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry in 2024. In this article, I’d like to summarize my experiences at these events and share some general reflections for anyone who may benefit from them.
Is the Golden Age of Social Media Over? | SHARPER IRON
Nov 15, 2024 · The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly. (ESV, Proverbs 15:2)
You’ll Never Cancel Israel (Part 2) - SHARPER IRON
Aug 11, 2023 · Read Part 1.. We are in the midst of a short series intended to bolster our confidence in the fact that God still has a future for Israel. His Word to His chosen people will certainly be fulfilled literally—not merely spiritually—in accord with the provisions of the Abrahamic Covenant (Gen. 12:1-3).