But as he reasoned with him about righteousness, self-control and the coming judgment, Felix became alarmed and replied, “Go away for now; when I have time later on I’ll send for you.” Acts 24:25 Ah, for a modern day Paul to stand before some of our government officials and do the same! Are …
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As a genuine concern that has been evident for some time in “first generation” writing (even though many critics fail to recognize it) there has been an emphasis on compassion. For instance, my book, Compassionate Counseling I covered 23 different topics related to the matter. I have never seen any “second generationers” quote the book …
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The temple destroyed . . . God’s people captive . . . distress of every kind on every hand . . . Those are the conditions under which the writer of Lamentations 22 wrote: His mercies never end, they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Do you believe it, Christian? If not; why …
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Are you troubled by the machinations of wicked persons? Well, you ought to be since God is! But is it all one-sided? Are God’s people the only ones to endure ills—and no one else? Listen to what God said about this matter: There is no peace for the wicked says my God. (Isaiah 57:21 …
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Is it because you see the need in the church today? Is it because of some situation that you were involved in where you saw that counseling was not provided when it ought to have been? Is it because you have always had a desire to minister to others? Is it because you like to …
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