Posted on November 17, 2009 by thinkpoint
Did you come from a toxic upbringing? Do you know someone who struggles with a difficult background? Was your 18 year factor significantly disrupted or characterized by a serious dysfunction? In the link below, I outline a detox plan for those who grew up in toxic homes or had toxic backgrounds? [...]
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Posted on March 6, 2009 by thinkpoint
by Steve Cornell
Those who turn to God to receive His gift of salvation can be confident that God will forgive them for their sins and preserve them as His children all their days on earth. This great truth has been titled, “The perseverance of the saints.” It is the belief that all who genuinely experience [...]
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Posted on January 14, 2009 by thinkpoint
by Steve Cornell
Have you ever felt discouraged? Who hasn’t? Discouragement is one of those universal human experiences. All people, in all places, at all periods of human history know what discouragement feels like. You’re not alone in this. But what is discouragement and what are some of its cures?
Defining discouragement:
Discouragement is a frame of mind [...]
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Posted on January 2, 2009 by thinkpoint
by Steve Cornell
In the summer of 1990, my wife and I had the privilege of attending a conference in southern California at the church led by Dr. John MacArthur. One afternoon on that memorable occasion, we were invited to the home of the Academic Dean of the Master’s Seminary (His brother was a former professor [...]
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Posted on December 5, 2008 by thinkpoint
–Challenges and Opportunities–
America is a pluralistic society rich in multi-ethnic and multi-cultural diversity. We (Christians) welcome this diversity and recognize that the gospel is meant for all nations and peoples on earth (Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8; Heaven itself will be inhabited by people “from every tribe and language and people and nation” Revelation 5:9). [...]
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Posted on November 20, 2008 by thinkpoint
By Steve Cornell
When offering help to troubled marriages, I first encourage couples to recognize that there are no perfect marriages. All husbands and wives struggle with relationship difficulties. Many people insist on believing in an impossible marital ideal. And when you place your hope on an unattainable goal of uninterrupted marital bliss, you set yourself [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2008 by thinkpoint
God has given three institutions to humanity for the well-being of society: The family, the government and the Church. Considering the instability of marriage and family and the corruption of government, the great need of the hour is for the Church to be all God intends for her to be. One of the primary obstacles [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2008 by thinkpoint
Acts 17:16-34
“While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as well as in the marketplace day by day with those who happened to be there. A group of Epicurean [...]
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Posted on September 9, 2008 by thinkpoint
Spiritual drifting is a real problem. What does a heart that wanders from God look like? What are the early signs or potential experiences that lead to a “sinful unbelieving heart that turns away from the Living God”? (Hebrews 3:12-14). The answer might surprise you. Listen, learn and live:
“Anatomy of an Unbelieving Heart”
by Steve Cornell
Download [...]
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Posted on June 21, 2008 by thinkpoint
“Our Christian habit is to bewail the world’s deteriorating standards with an air of rather self-righteous dismay. We criticize its violence, dishonesty, immorality, disregard for human life, and materialistic greed. ‘The world is going down the drain,’ we say with a shrug. But whose fault is it? Who is to blame?
Let me [...]
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