Monthly Archives: August 2017

The world abounds with people whose sin (real or imagined) has caused them to feel alienated from God. As Christians, we are appointed as ministers of reconciliation. Once Christ dwells within us, we become His ambassadors, and we entreat others to be reconciled to Him (2 Corinthians 5:20). We are God’s messengers of peace, urging others to return to God (Matthew 5:9). Sin breaks our relationship not only with God, but also with others. Sin alienates family members, separates friends,…..

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If you are looking to have a Bible Study on patience, here are materials that you might find helpful, some in my books, blogs, and other resources online. My books quote a great deal directly from the Bible, so that might help you find what you need: In my book “The Importance of Christian Friendships“, the relevant Chapter is Chapter 16 (“Christian Friends are Long-Suffering, Not Impatient.) For interesting Christian blogs on patience, go to The Problem of Patience and The…..

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If you are looking to have a Bible Study on forgiveness, here are materials that you might find helpful, some in my books, blogs, and other resources online. My books quote a great deal directly from the Bible, so that might help you find what you need: In my book “The Importance of Christian Friendships“, the relevant chapter on forgiveness is Chapter 5 (“Christian Friends are Forgiving, Not Resentful”). In my book “Finding Freedom in God’s Promises“, the relevant chapter…..

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If you are looking to have a Bible Study on hope, here are materials that you might find helpful, some in my books, blogs, and other resources online. My books quote a great deal directly from the Bible, so that might help you find what you need: In my book “The Importance of Christian Friendships“, the relevant chapter on hope is Chapter 3 (“Christian Friends bring Hope, not Despair”). In my book “Finding Freedom in God’s Promises“, the relevant chapter…..

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If you are looking to have a Bible Study on humility, here are materials that you might find helpful, some in my books, blogs, and other resources online. My books quote a great deal directly from the Bible, so that might help you find what you need: In my book “The Importance of Christian Friendships“, the relevant chapter on humility is Chapter 4 (“Christian Friends are Humble, not Proud”). In my book “Finding Freedom in God’s Promises“, the relevant chapter…..

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If you are looking to have a Bible Study on judging others, here are materials that you might find helpful, some in my books, blogs, and other resources online. My books quote a great deal directly from the Bible, so that might help you find what you need: In my book “The Importance of Christian Friendships“, the relevant chapter on judging others is Chapter 1 (“Christian Friends are Understanding, Not Judgmental”). In my book “Finding Freedom in God’s Promises, the…..

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Patience isn’t easy for most of us. If a plane is delayed a few minutes or something doesn’t happen exactly when or how we expected it to, we get impatient and frustrated. James said: “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You, too, be patient and and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is…..

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