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Category Archives: Family
Reclaiming Former & Inactive Church Members
“Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world…” 2 Timothy 4:10. How tragic! Paul’s close friend and fellow worker (Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:24) abandoned Paul at the time Paul needed him most. Not only that. Demas abandoned the message and … Continue reading
Posted in Adventist Education, Bible Study, Changed Lives, Church School, Family, Outreach, Pastoring, Preaching, Small Groups, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged Adventist, backsliding, reclaiming, retention
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Hasty, Immature and Forbidden Marriages
Marriage and the Sabbath are two of the greatest gifts given to mankind by our Loving Heavenly Father (Genesis 2). So it’s no surprise that Satan will do all he can to destroy both! How do we avoid the pain, … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Family, Sexual Issues, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged forbidden marriage, happy homes, marriage, marriage preparation
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Lockdown Victories
There is a good chance you have been in lockdown this year. Use nicer terms if you like – quarantine, shelter in place, hunker down, stay home 2 save lives – but it’s all the same. Severe limits on your … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Family, Pastoring, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged bitterness, coronavirus, COVID-19, Daniel, fear, identity, isolation, Joseph, limitations, lockdown, Paul, quarantine, rejection, Saul, Temptation, uselessness, Victory
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How to Avoid Having a Babylonian Mind in an Adventist Body
The prophecies in the Book of Daniel show us that we are living in the time of the end. The stories in the Book of Daniel show us how to live in the time of the end. Young people played … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Family, Health & Temperance, Outreach, Youth Ministry
Tagged Babylon, Daniel, Daniel 1, Decisions, food & beverage, movies, Music, peer pressure
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4 Biblical Models of Discipleship
There’s a lot of talk about “Discipleship” in Christianity these days. (See for example Ministry Magazine April 2019 issue.) After all, Jesus’ last command was to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Family, Global Missions, Outreach, Small Groups, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged coaching, discipleship, Family, groups, Jesus, Jethro, make disciples, missionary partners, Paul, Small Groups, Timothy
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Deliverance from Demonic Intimidation
The closer we get to the Second Coming of Jesus the more desperate the devil will become because he knows his time is almost up. “Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Changed Lives, Family, Global Missions, Health & Temperance, Lifelong Learning, Outreach, Pastoring, Prayer, Second Coming, Sexual Issues
Tagged abortion, deliverance, demons, devil worship, drugs, fortune tellers, freedom in Jesus, healing, magic, mediums, occult, pornography, Satan, sorcery, witchcraft
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Alcohol – Enemy of Homes & Communities
The Alcohol Seller God has been very generous in giving His blessings to mankind.[1] If used wisely they would relieve so much poverty and distress! But because of the greed of gain and the lust of appetite the grains … Continue reading
Posted in Bible Study, Family, Health & Temperance
Tagged alcohol, Alcohol Industry, car accidents, child abuse, date rape, divorce, Family, health, liquor laws, poverty, sexual assult, suicide
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Finding Interests – Ministry Models
Join us Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Finding Interests on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330. When Jesus said “The harvest is great…” did He really mean it? Is the harvest still great … Continue reading
Family Time – Ministry Models
Join us Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Family Time on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330. How does a young pastor balance his schedule so he is both pursuing his calling and caring for … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ministry Models, Pastoring, Time Management, Why Not Try This...?
Tagged eating together, Family, family day, family fun, family meal
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Family Worship Scripture Ideas
Family Worship has always been a highlight for our family. I’ve written on how to add variety to your family worship here. Now that the kids are grown and gone, it is back to just Lois and me. But that … Continue reading