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Category Archives: Identity
8 Identity Markers
Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do? Who do I serve? How should I live? Continue reading
8 Identity Markers
Who am I? Why am I here? What should I do?Who do I serve? How should I live? Continue reading
Posted in Call to ministry, Calling, Christian worldview, Christianity, Church, Confession, Gospel-centered, Identity, In Christ, Kingdom, Meaning in life, Meaning of life, purpose, Searching, Self esteem, True Christianity?, Witness, Work, Worldview
Tagged calling, What is the purpose of life? Why am I here? meaning
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The dignity and worth of human beings
Viktor Frankl endured three years of anguish in the Auschwitz concentration camp. After his rescue, he became a professor of Psychiatry and Neurology in the University of Vienna. Frankl recounted his horrific experiences and some lessons to be learned in his book, … Continue reading
Posted in Annihilation, Anthropology, Apologetics, Atheism, Call to ministry, Christian worldview, Christianity, Common grace, Culture, Depravity, Despair, Evil in the world, Gospel, Gospel-centered, Hamartiology, Holistic ministry, Human depravity, Human dignity, Humanism, Identity, Imago Dei, Main problem, Meaning of life, Nihilism, Origin of Sin, Philosophy, Postmodern, Problem of evil, Progressive?, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Sin, Social work, Theology, Wisdom, Worldview
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Freedom from your past
My grandfather was an alcoholic for most of his adult life. Like many alcoholics, he was functional during the day and drunk at night. My mother recently told me that she never had a meaningful conversation with her father. As … Continue reading
Posted in 18 Year factor, Abuse, Anxiety, Behavior, Bitterness, Change, Counseling, Deception, Depression, Despair, Difficult people, Discouragement, Divorce and Remarriage, Dysfunctional, Emotions, Enabling, Encouragement, Family life, Fear, Freedom, Guidelines for living, Holistic ministry, Hope?, Identity, Loss, Pain, Parenting, Personal thoughts, Sexual Abuse, Should I get married?, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual transformation, Victory
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Do you know who you are?
Who are you? Your answer to this question affects your life in profound ways. If we build our identity on the wrong foundation, we hurt ourselves and those in close relationships with us. Built on truth, we are set free … Continue reading
Posted in Cynicism, Identity, In Christ, Security of salvation
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14 Spiritual Disciplines for developing a heart for God
There is no easy path to spiritual maturity but the rewards of giving yourself wholeheartedly to it are deeply satisfying. Practice the seven Disciplines of Abstinence— Letting go: (I Peter 2:11- putting off) and seven Disciplines of Activity—Engagement– (Romans 13:12-14; Ephesians 6:10-12– Putting on). Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Behavior, Change, Character, Christian life, Contentment, Guidelines for living, Holistic ministry, Identity, In Christ, Mind Renewal, Restoration, Spirit filled, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Victory, Walking with God
Tagged Christian growth, Discipleship, New Christians, Spiritual disciplines
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