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November Blog Reviews

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Inside the International Space Station – Ok, I have to admit this is pretty cool to me.  I’m not sure that I could live for a few months in space.  This video answers some of the big questions I have on how the ISS works.  ….very interesting!

Matt Bevin’s family tragedy and strong Christian faith – here a little about the new governor of Kentucky

Joel Osteen or Fortune Cookie? – Ok got to have a little fun every now and then.  Take this quiz and see if you can tell which are from the fortune cookies and which are from Joel Osteen.

Advice For a Young Man Dating a Young Woman – great advice to all the single men out there.

7 Gospel-Centered Principles for Protecting Your Marriage – and sage advice for those of us who are married.

Three Reasons to Not Make Sexually Immoral Jokes – yep this one got me.  I needed to hear this word said this way.

How to Prep for the Flu – I hope you listen to this video before you need it.

Church Links

How Do You Walk Into Church? – this short article is actually a book review, but it sure got me to think about what I do when I walk into church.

The System I Use for Long Term Scripture Memorization – I like the simplicity and the repetition to make scripture memorization stick.

August Blog Reviews

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Getting to the Heart of Parenting with Paul Tripp – good parenting advice

35 Things I wish I would have know in High School – great wisdom being shared here from a 35 year old mother.  Good to cover these with your high school children.

In Zimbabwe, We Don’t Cry for Lions – our political correctness in the USA has gone way too far.  This is a great example of the media hyping what seems to be a travesty against animals, but really is a good thing to the people that live in fear of tigers.

9 Sins the Church Is Okay With – We might not be ok with all of these, but we sure have a way of letting a lot of these slide.

July blog reviews

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You are not a good leader if you never tell people you are sorry – this title pretty well explains itself

10 Questions for Christians Who Support Gay Marriage – I thought these questions were well thought out and appropriate when talking with someone about alternative marriages.

Why Do Christians Advocate Obeying Leviticus Regarding Homosexuality but Not Other Laws? – In this video Denny Burk examines one of the most common arguments against some of the Old Testament’s moral laws, such as the one found in Leviticus 18:22 regarding homosexuality.

9 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THE CONFEDERATE FLAG CONTROVERSY – This article does a good job in explaining some aspects of the confederate flag.  Not complete, but you may find some information that you did not know … I did.

How We Do Family Devotions – if there is one thing I have failed at as a father it is in leading family devotions.  This article led me to get back to regular family devotions.  They don’t have to be long or complicated…

Church Links

June blog reviews

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Guidance on how to be a man – the Bible clearly defines a Bible.  This is a good description with references.

8 Ways to Honor Marriage – I love reading ideas that help me help my marriage.

Should Christians accommodate transgender naming? – Denny Burk does a good job responding to the confusion of Bruce Jenner.  I myself have been a little less graceful in my comments to others, so I am learning here.

Three Neglected Aspects of Bible Study – I don’t like to admit it, but I agree that sometimes reading the Bible is hard.

Teach Your Child to Have Devotions – I have not done well in family devotions.  I pray that this short word of encouragement may help other families be better and teaching God’s word in the home.

Church Links

4 STRATEGIES FOR BETTER DISCIPLESHIP – I so agree we need to do a better job with the Great Commission.

Reflections from an AME Prayer Vigil – I find it interesting to hear people when they go to worship some place different than what they know, or have been accustomed.  I grew up Methodist, and am now Southern Baptist.  I have worshiped in a Spanish speaking church.  I have not visited many different churches, but I have shared with people of different race, age, background and beliefs.  I say all this to say that it is just wonderful when we come together to worship a God who understands all languages, colors, hangups and faults.  He makes a way for true worship to happen, when you truly come to worship Him!

10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Southern Baptists – I didn’t grow up a Southern Baptist, and only became one after I married one.  However, I can say what I know about Southern Baptists make me proud to be a part of the denomination.  We are not always right or Jesus focused, but neither is any other church or denomination.  I do think that the SBC is applying the Great Commission better than any other church body, and that is what Jesus told us to do right before He left this earth.

5 QUESTIONS I WISHED MY ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER WOULD ASK ME – great questions to include with your Discipleship Group on occasion.

May blog reviews

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What the Media Isn’t Telling You Regarding the Judicial Arguments Over Same-Sex Marriage – this article brings out an aspect of the same-sex marriage argument that I had thought, but never seen articulated.  A great read for anyone concerned with same-sex marriage.

Reflections from the Supreme Court Sidewalk – well written review of the circus outside the Supreme Court.  Dr Russell also points to how we should react to the wide range of pundits on this issue.

8 QUESTIONS ABOUT PRAYER YOU WERE PROBABLY TOO EMBARRASSED TO ASK – we had a Prayer Conference at my church in May, and these questions were brought up in preparation.

How do I know I am a Christian?  These are some good indicators to know if you truly are a Christian.  I also want to note there is a difference in being called a Christian and actually being a Christian.

Church links

Eight Common Characteristics of Successful Church Revitalizations – If your church is not deepening relationships and making disciples, then you need to read these 8 characteristics that Thom Rainer points out.

Is Christianity Dying?  Russell Moore gives a great description of what Christianity looks like in America and where it is heading.

EVANGELICALISM CONTINUES TO GROW WHILE CHRISTIANITY IN AMERICA DECLINES – here is another article noting the decline in “Christians”.  All these tell me is we need to dig our stakes deeper!

Why Plant a New Church in the Bible Belt? – Yes we do need more churches … everywhere.

Seven Things Church Members Should Say to Guests in a Worship Service – sometimes we feel awkward with what to say to guests at church.  Thom lays out 7 suggestions that we all should be saying to guests.

The 7 Characteristics of Servant Leadership – whoever is great among us must be a servant.