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Are we raising our boys to be underachieving men? – Canada – Macleans.ca
On average, boys earn lower marks, study less, and are more likely to repeat a grade than girls. Young men are more likely to drop out of high school and less likely to graduate university than young women. And while they still dominate in engineering and computer science, men are outnumbered in most professional…
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How to Bless Your Children « Legacy Blog
Integrity in the little things are important not just as a matter of personal responsibility but also as a demonstration of righteousness to the next generation. For Christian parents, integrity is a key indicator as to the authenticity of our faith. Does our faith in Jesus Christ as King impact every part of our…
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A True Follower? A Simple Test
If you see some brother or sister in need and have the means to do something about it but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God’s love? It disappears. And you made it disappear. Here’s how you tell the difference between God’s children and the Devil’s children: The one who won’t…
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How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life? | John Ortberg
Just read by John Ortberg (see link at bottom)… How do I know God’s will for my life? –Live this day in an open, repentant spirit. –Understand that living in God’s will often means I must make decisions. –Pray constantly, regularly asking for wisdom in small moments, without placing pressure on God to give…
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Praying for a Wise Mind and a Spirit Attuned to His Will
This is what all ministry leaders need prayer for… Colossians 1:9-12 (The Message) 9-12Be assured that from the first day we heard of you, we haven’t stopped praying for you, asking God to give you wise minds and spirits attuned to his will, and so acquire a thorough understanding of the ways in which God works.…
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Grumbling and Complaining Only Kills
Grumbling and complaining is contagious and only destroys. It does not build up others, but it only destroys. Galatians 5:14,15 “The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Phil 2:14,…
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Are You Confusing Christ With Christians?
Many of us have been hurt by those who call themselves Christians. I have. In fact, I’ve been hurt the most by Christians and yet I still choose to follow Christ. Some would say I’m nuts or duped. Ten years ago I myself just about walked away from Christ and then I just about killed…
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Asking People to Leave Church
A couple times at a church here in Portland, the lead pastor has very kindly asked people to leave. Read… RELEVANT Magazine – Asking People to Leave Church.
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Lost Your Appetite?
If you’ve lost your appetite for God’s Word, it may be because of sin (1 Pet. 2:1). If so, ask God to cleanse your heart and give you a renewed longing for His truth. Then commit yourself to daily time in the Word.
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A Street Gang Better Than The Church?
A Pastor writes… A while back, an ex-gang member got baptized at our church. He fell in love with Jesus and turned from his old lifestyle. But after several months at the church, he stopped attending. When we asked him why he stopped attending, he answered: “I had the wrong idea of what church was…
Following and Trusting : Encountering God Out of the Box 