Posted on July 17, 2008 by Tom
Resolved, that I will do whatsoever I think to be most to God’ s glory, and my own good, profit and pleasure, in the whole of my duration, without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many myriads of ages hence. Resolved to do whatever I think to be my duty and [...]
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Posted on July 17, 2008 by Tom
No matter what you call it or when they actually meet, do you think Sunday School is worth the time and effort? This article seems to indicate that it is. As someone who teaches Sunday School, I can attest that it does..especially if make the effort to have a relationship with the members of your [...]
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Posted on July 14, 2008 by Tom
I get the opportunity to pray in public often. In my Sunday School class I usually do the opening and closing prayer. In the Sunday morning worship service I get to do the offertory prayer every couple weeks and I sometimes get to do the closing prayer. In my junior youth discipleship class I do [...]
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Posted on July 12, 2008 by Tom
My wife and I teach the junior youth (5th, 6th, & 7th grade) at our church on Sunday & Wednesday nights. We have taught them since September of 2007. One of the things we started when we took over was questions night. Periodically, instead of a formal lesson I would allow them to ask any [...]
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Posted on July 10, 2008 by Tom
Matthew 18:15-17 (15) “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of [...]
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Posted on July 9, 2008 by Tom
I have just read this article by David Rogers over at SBCImpact. He addresses the issue of baptizing children and at what age it is appropriate to baptize them. This is an issue that my wife and I are discussing right now. Our 8 year old daughter has expressed an interest in being baptized but [...]
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Posted on June 30, 2008 by Tom
Obama claims to be a “committed Christian” but is he? Read this article by Cal Thomas posted over at Baptist Press and decided for yourself? He is quoted in the article as saying
“I believe there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief [...]
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Posted on June 22, 2008 by Tom
Lane Chaplin posted a video on his blog of James White addressing this question. Click here to watch.
If you have ever wondered about how this verse affects Calvinism, then this should be the answer for you.
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Posted on June 19, 2008 by Tom
Answers In Genesis has posted this article in response to this question. Read the article and tell me what you think.
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Posted on June 13, 2008 by Tom
Question 15: What are God’s works of providence?
Answer: God’s works of providence are the holy, wise, and powerful acts which he preserves and governs all his creatures, and all their actions.
Scripture: Nehemiah 9:6; Colossians 1:17; Hebrews 1:3; Psalm 103:19; Matthew 10:29-30.
Comment: It would be helpful to discuss this with your child in relation to the [...]
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