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Monthly Archives: January 2005
James Lesson 2: Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18)
Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Blame in Temptation (1:13-18) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Section Summary God is not responsible for our temptations or for the sins that result from succumbing to them. Rather, … Continue reading
James Lesson 1: Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12)
Tests of a Living Faith Faith Tested by Perseverance Through Trials (1:1-12) By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Introduction The Book of James is not steeped in doctrine like many of the Pauline Epistles, but it is rich … Continue reading
Vietnam, Iraq, and the 2004 Election: Zell Miller
Vietnam, Iraq, and the 2004 Election The Honorable Zell Miller United States Senator Zell Miller was born in Young Harris, Georgia, and served in the United States Marine Corps. After receiving his B.A. and M.A. degrees in history from the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Politics
Tagged Imprimis, Zell Miller, zell miller speach
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Destroying Abortion Myths: The Cost of ‘Choice’
I received the following commentary today from Chuck Colson. Some of you may be interested. Some of you may hate me and want to kill me. Please read it with an open mind. Destroying Abortion Myths: The Cost of ‘Choice’ … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary
Tagged abortion, abortion myths, end abortion
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Study of James: Introduction
James:Tests of a Living Faith By Steve Budd South Suburban Evangelical Free Church Introduction The New Testament Book of James may well be viewed as a practical commentary on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Like Jesus, James presents a series … Continue reading
Luther: The Movie
‘Unless I am convinced by scripture and plain reason, my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and I will not recant anything, for to go against conscience would be neither right nor safe. God help me. … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged luther, luther movie, martin luther, Movie Review
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Do you want the men around you to be more expressed?
To create the kind of situation that enables men to communicate fully, remember this: Make sure it is a good time to ask a question. This means when he is not doing anything else (including things you don’t think are … Continue reading
Posted in Misc
Tagged male communicaton
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Black Minister Correlates Social Security Crisis With Abortion
A prominent African-American minister from the largest black denomination in the United States said on Monday that the Social Security crisis in this country is the result of the excessive number of abortions performed since it was legalized on demand … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Religion
Tagged abortion, abortion and social security, abortion consequences, social security
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The Need to Oversee the Poor
I got shot by a shotgun right between the eyes today! Well not really, but figuratively. This was in Sunday school at church. We were reading and studying from the book of James. Here is the text for your convenience. … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Religion
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Study on the Book of James
This is a challenging book to be sure. It is very convicting and if it does not make you squirm a bit I would wonder about the condition of your soul. The study is lead by Steve Budd. He is … Continue reading
Posted in Religion, Series
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The Case for Judeo-Christian Values
Better answers: The Case for Judeo-Christian Values By: Dennis Prager With this first column of 2005, I inaugurate a periodic series of columns devoted to explaining and making the case for what are called Judeo-Christian values. There is an epic … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Religion
Tagged christian, Judeo, Judeo Christian values, values
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Environmental Decisions Matter
Good morning, Here’s a story you will not see from the mainstream media regarding the problems with the recovery from the tsunami. Millions die needlessly each year because of the ban on DDT. It appears many more will die soon … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs
Tagged environment, environmental
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Elijah: Personal Holiness through Obedience
Hey team, This is a Bible study that I wrote and facilitated a few years ago and I thought it was probably even more relevant today. Read the text carfully and study with great diligence. Let the Holy Spirit do … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged Elijah, obedience, personal holiness
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Surviving an Affair
As I ask around to friends and family, “What topics should I put on my blog”, one topic has come up that is of such critical importance that I have to tackle it right away. The topic is "Surviving an … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary
Tagged dr willard harley, How to Survive Infidelity, Infidelity, marriage builders, surviving an affair, www.marriagebuilder.com
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What Can We Believe Continued
Wayne: (Editorial comment: and all blog readers) Steve’s answer is the right one. I would add that just because Jesus didn’t speak on the topic of homosexuality, he certainly had much to say about holiness, obedience, etc. Holiness as taught … Continue reading
What Can We Believe???
Wayne (and fellow blog readers), I can give you some quick answers: First, we should remember that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, thus we should read the Old Testament with Christ in view. Reading it this … Continue reading
Posted in Religion
Tagged interpret Scripture, Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, Old Testament Law
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What do we know is true? Who Makes the Rules?
A question came up on the blog the other day that I don’t have a good answer for. The question is? How do you pick and choose what is important or not as far as the Bible goes? Can I … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Religion
Tagged truth
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Purpose
The purpose of this blog is to help us discover, are we living ’The Life Worth Living’? Are we living the ‘Purpose Driven Life‘? Are we living with a ’Celebration Of Discipline’ that is found in the lives of people … Continue reading
Posted in Misc
Tagged Celebration of discipline, purpose, Purpose drive life, the life worth living
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Did you Know Christian Universities are Growing in Popularity?
In a recent Wall Street Journal Opinion Journal piece "Their Idea of a University", the topic of the growth in popularity and quality of religious colleges is explored in detail. The piece is using the book ‘God on The Quad’ … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs
Tagged Christian Universities, God on The Quad, Naomi Schaefer, Popularity, Providence academy
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Great Books and Hugh Hewitt
If you are a lover of Hugh Hewitt and a lover of great books, do I have a list for you. A list of Hugh’s best selling books. If you have not read these yet, they are a must read. … Continue reading
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The Answer to the “Dead Church” Syndrome
Does your church have that old dried out dead feeling? Are the relationships in your church cold and lifeless? Is your church bearing Spiritual fruit? Has it lost its life and you are considering looking for another church? Well, don’t … Continue reading
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Book of the Day: “Twice Adopted” Michael Reagan
I have a must read book recommendation for you. Twice Adopted by Michael Reagan is an amazing story of pain and redemption. Yes you got it; Michael is the adopted son of the late President Ronald Reagan. The story is … Continue reading
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The Counselor in Me: MarriageBuilders.com
The Counselor in Me: MarriageBuilders.com ~ In my job, there are busy times and quiet times. In my quiet times I am able to explore the Internet. I frequently go to some of the nicer chat rooms and try to strike up conversations with “nice” people. Believe it or not, I have met some pretty cool people. But I have also met some deeply hurting people. Continue reading
Let’s Keep the Main Things the Main Things
I must admit that my younger brother may indeed be responsible for me finally launching this blog. You see, he was at our house for Christmas Eve 2004 and we had a great conversation. It all started with the simple … Continue reading
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Muslim Faithful Begin Hajj
I have been reading and hearing in the news about the annual Hajj coming up. The Muslim trip to Mecca Saudi Arabi. Some 1.7 million Muslims prepare to start Hajj rituals Hajj Pilgrims Begin Stoning of Devil Muslim faithful begin … Continue reading →