The Daily Docket (8/6/14)

Twins Add Undrafted Pitching Prospect With 100-mph Fastball— You can’t help but pull for this guy. He has gone from truck driver to MLB pitcher nearly overnight. 9 Things You Should Know About Hamas— The ultimate military goal of Hamas is genocide of the Jewish people. As stated in their charter: “Hamas has been looking …

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The Daily Docket (8/5/14)

Feelings are Real, but they are Not Always the Truth— I love this.  Every believer should share this. Feelings are real but they are not necessarily the truth. Feelings are a poor barometer of the truth. We walk by faith and not by feelings. Is It Arrogant to Tell Other Christians to Imitate Your Example?— Here …

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An Addiction to Signs

I’m preaching on Spiritual Warfare right now and using Russell Moore’s Tempted and Tried as a regular source of illustrations and insight.  In the chapter, “Free Falling” about Jesus’ temptation to throw himself off of the temple, Moore writes that Jesus was tempted to prove who he was to Satan and to demand proof from God that he …

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When Our Fears Seem Louder Than God’s Promises

Recently, my son had a bad dream.  It was a really bad dream, the kind that he talked about the next day and that had him scared to go to sleep the next night.  I knelt by his bed with him as he recounted the details.  There was a witch, a creepy forest, scary kids, …

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The Daily Docket (7/30/14)

3 Common Traits of Youth Who Don’t Leave— My wife (Angela) sent me a link to this article. Notice that the first and most important trait to be considered is the spiritual state of our students.  Christians persevere.  Our first goal must be to see our students saved. Two Questions that May Greatly Improve Your …

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Loving The Pastor’s Family

I’ve read several blog posts and articles recently discussing ways that church members can love their pastor, or their pastor’s wife, or their pastor’s family.  There is certainly a place for these encouragements.  The pastor’s family is no different from other families in the church in that they need to be loved and cared for …

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The Daily Docket (7/29/14)

N is for Nazareth—The Arabic letter comes from the mark the ISIS militants are placing on the homes of known Christians. “N” is for “Nazarene,” those who follow Jesus of Nazareth. Perhaps it’s a good time to reflect on why Nazareth matters, to all of us. The truth that our Lord is a Nazarene is …

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The Daily Docket (7/28/14)

7 Signs We May Be Worshiping Our Families— If our home is seen primarily as a citadel set against the world, there is a problem. A home centered upon Christ will be marked by growing hospitality. It is a way station of truth and worship. We gladly invite others into it for rest, encouragement, and …

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The Daily Docket (7/21/14)

Being a Better Online Reader— This article focuses on how one can be a better reader of online content, but it also points out the problems that arise in reading comprehension when reading on electronic devices.  This is why I strongly advocate reading and studying the Bible in a physical form.  Paper and ink still …

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The Daily Docket (7/10/14)

A Chilling New Front in the War on Religious Liberty— Denny Burk writes on an issue we should all be informed about. Why would the ACLU and gay rights groups remove their support for such a measure? Because the current form of the bill provides an exemption for religious employers. The ACLU et al. have …

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