Julie R. Wilson
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The Dangers of Disunity
Today’s families are busier than ever before. Our world seems to be spinning out of control. Men and women work hard simply to “keep up,” let alone advance. Our consumer society has evolved into a frenzy of demands, pulling us in a thousand different directions. How is a Christian to respond? Studying and meditating on …
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How Church Conflict Stems From the Generation Gap
Clearly, the modern church is in crisis. Regardless of denominational affiliation (or none at all), there are warring factions threatening to tear the church, as we know it, apart. These factions most often appear in the form of two generations struggling to find enough common ground to keep meeting together under one roof. This battle …
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How Can I Share My Faith?
John 1:4-9 (NLT) says: "The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. "God sent a man, John the Baptist, to tell about the light so that everyone might believe because of his testimony. John himself was not the light; he was simply a witness to tell about the light. The one who is the true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world."
In 2 Corinthians 4:5-7, Paul explains his ministry as follows: "You see, we don't go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who said, ‘Let there be light in the darkness,' has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ.
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Seeking God Bible study
Seeking God Bible study (online continuation) Women serving in positions of spiritual leadership need to live above reproach. The counsel Paul gave the young evangelist Timothy applies: “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young [or female]. Be an example for all believers in what you say, in the way you live, …
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How can I raise my kids to love God?
Few things mean as much to parents’ hearts as raising their kids to love God. But in this day and age, how is that accomplished? When the Israelites first entered Canaan, the pressures of a pagan world threatened constantly to lure them and their children into sin. God’s words to them for parenting and life apply just as much to us today as ever.
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Should I be filled with the Holy Spirit?
This question betrays a misunderstanding that could prove critical to spiritual maturity. The Holy Spirit is a person, so the real question is: "Should I be filled with the person of the Holy Spirit?" To answer that question, you first need to know who He is.
Jesus defined the person of the Holy Spirit and His work. There is no greater source of information regarding the Spirit than the Master's own words.
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Living Your Faith in a Secular Culture
by Julie R. Wilson  God will always relate to you on the basis of your choice. He has utmost respect for the free will He has given us. Sometimes His commitment can seem both a blessing and a curse.  We will have in our lives what we have chosen. We will be in …
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How do I live my faith in a secular culture?
The crises of man are not new. There is nothing "more secular" about the world today than there has ever been, in any age or society. The world's hostility toward God has not changed since the days of Adam.
Living out your faith in a secular world does not depend on the approval or disapproval, acceptance or persecution, or health or disease of the world. The issue at stake centers not on the depth of the world's depravity but on the depth of your personal desire for God.
