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Crosswalk Daily Update
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SPIRITUAL LIFE
Your New Identity in Christ
Jan Coates
"Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God..." (John 1:12). I've read and reread this verse. My silent response was always, "Yes but? I've got a past..."
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Are You as Close with God as You'd Like to Be?
Becky Tirabassi
There was a day -- an actual moment in time -- that I came to grips with the fact that I was not as close to God as I wanted to be. You might be surprised how simple the remedy was...
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PARENTING
Teen Pregnancy, Hollywood Style
Albert Mohler
Jane Brown of the University of North Carolina asserts that the Hollywood version of the teen pregnancy storyline lacks commitment, contraception, and consequences. Critics complained that the movie Juno mentioned condoms "only" twice. The assumption is clearly that teenagers simply will have sex, and the best parents can hope for us that it be "safe" sex.
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Stopping at Second: Baseball Lesson II
Paula Moldenhauer
If only the little guy hadn't taken his eyes off his coach, our team would have been set up to score. Shocked by how well he'd done, the young hitter was unable to even consider how much further he could go.
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BOOKS
Content to Be Good, Called to Be Godly
Janet Denison
"That morning I honestly questioned if I was busy with the Lord's agenda for my life or if I was simply caught up in the devil's suggestions. I had a ministry... but was it mine, or God's?" Author Janet Denison reflects on what to do when your life is full... but your soul is empty.
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MARRIAGE
Creating a Kinder, Gentler Marriage
Pam and Bill Farrel
The presence of kind words and actions in a marriage often directly relates to what your parents taught you. Whether you're in need of a full marriage makeover or just wanting to improve a little in this area, here are some ways to bring more kindness into your home...
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PASTORS/LEADERSHIP
Is the Bible 'Enough' for Church Growth?
Kenneth S. Hemphill
I'm not suggesting that we don't need to organize for Bible study and outreach. But do we really agree with the Apostle Paul that it is "God who gives the growth"?
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