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Tag Archives: communion
How to Make Biblical Application Very Real
There is a helpful Bible reading practice I have stumbled upon that I thought I’d share with the cyber-nets. It is very simple and goes like this: Exchange the “one another” commands of the New Testament with specific people in your … Continue reading
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How to Slow Down Your Speeding Heart (Three Ways to Prepare for Prayer)
You’ve probably felt it like I have. You sit down with Bible in hand; cup of steaming hot coffee to your right. The pen is ready and maybe there’s even a journal close by. Everything is in place for you … Continue reading
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My One Goal Every Morning
George Mueller (1805–1898) is remembered for his massive ministry to orphans in England over a century ago. John Piper does an excellent biographical sketch of his life here. In listening to his sketch, I will always remember this quote from … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, biography, communion, fellowship, george mueller, john piper, joy, prayer, spiritual disciplines
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Twelve Reasons to Go to Church
A lot of Christians don’t know quite what to do with the church. Some say they are better off not going to church. Others think the church is an option for Christians if they want. Few would be as bold to … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, communion, donald whitney, fellowship, pastoral ministry, preaching
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Lord’s Supper & The Lord of the Rings
Years ago Tim Keller used this illustration from The Lord of the Rings to convey the immense meaning of the Lord’s table: Enemies and dread weapons pummel the walls of the city of Gondor. As the city gates begin to … Continue reading
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