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We Need To Be Accountable To God By Being ...
Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 28, 2009 (message contributor)
We need to BE ACCOUNTABLE to God by being accountable to godly Christians. The spiritual-sounding phrase "I am answerable only to God" may be a subtle excuse for not answering to anyone, including God!
Charles Colson, one of President Nixon’s closest aides during the Watergate coverup, became a Christian. In an article titled "The Problem of Power," he wrote, "Christians need to hold one another accountable. Although I know intellectually how vulnerable I am to pride and power, I am the last one to know when I succumb to their seduction. That’s why spiritual lone rangers are so dangerous--and why we must depend on trusted brothers and sisters who love us enough to tell us the truth."
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Sometimes Small Churches Look At Themselves And ... PRO
Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 11, 2005
Sometimes small churches look at themselves and say, “Oh, we can’t do this and we can’t do that because we are too small. We don’t have the resources.” And their vision gets limited by their circumstances and instead of taking giant steps of faith, they take baby steps. I’m reminded of the story of ...read more
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Lordship Is Like "Leader" Or "Director." I Think ... PRO
Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003
Lordship is like "leader" or "director." I think of it like a personal piano teacher. Your teacher knows your skills and knows how to get you to the next level because they’ve been there before. They may have you do drills or exercises that will help you get stronger or more dexterity in your ...read more
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Savior Implies The Image Of A Worried Father ...
Contributed by Jason Powers on May 3, 2003
Savior implies the image of a worried father running into a burning house to save his son or daughter. The child is unable to rescue himself, so the father risks his own ...read more
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Have A Happy Ending In Your Life . Pay Heed To These Warning Symbols
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Spiritual Warfare
Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 19, 2009
Peter’s view of handling Spiritual Warfare
