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Abraham and Isaac - Obeying God
Abraham was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for God. God loved Abraham and proves it. Help preschoolers understand how to obey God with these lesson ideas.
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How to Be a Proverbs 31 Mother
A Proverbs 31 mother is happy to trust and obey God's Word when it comes to caring for her family. That means providing for her family and respecting her husband.
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Apology (Parts 36 and 37): Of Ecclesiastical Power; The End
Melanchthon ends the Apology by speaking out on ecclesiastical abuses and the abuse of power by the clerical administration. Melanchthon also, in his closing argument, states the desire of the Lutherans for peace, but not at the expense of the true Gospel.
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An Individual Liahona
The Liahona provided direction to Lehi and his family in the wilderness. A person can use the holy spirit as a compass in his own life.
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Apology: Of Christ, Of Justification
Melanchthon continues with the articles on Christ and on Justification, both of which are related to the articles discussed in the last installment.
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Defining a Halal Investment
Muslims are only allowed to invest in halal financial products - those that comply with Islamic principles. Here is what makes an investment Islamically permissible.
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Review of The Veritas Conflict
The Bible tells us who wins the spiritual war for the mankind but individual battles continue. Shaunti Feldhahn's novel is a compelling story that imagines that battle.
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Bible Party Themes for Toddlers
Toddlers are just beginning to understand who God is. Make learning fun with some of these seasonal party ideas geared just for the little lambs in your church.
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Jeremiah Is Faithful Bible Lesson
Jeremiah preached God's word to people who were harsh to him. He was found faithful in God's eyes. Use these ideas to teach your preschoolers about him.
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Muslims Celebrate Eid ul-Adha
This article is about the Muslim holiday called Eid ul-Adha.
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The Blessed Month of Ramadan
This is a brief summary of the Ramadan holiday.
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The Psalms-Hymnal for God's Old Testament People
A look at the Psalms, the hymnbook of God's Old Testament believers and how our Lutheran hymnals reflect the Psalms in style and substance.
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Cyber Sex and Online Dating
Inherent superficialities dog the world of online dating and finding romance in cyberland. Dating online has clear advantages but dangerous downsides exist.
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Jonah and the Whale Bible Lesson
Jonah was given a task that he just did not want to do. What made him change his mind? Use the ideas here to help make this lesson a fun one for your preschoolers!
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Ramadan--The Month of Fasting
Muslims around the world are currently in the second week of a month-long period of fasting and feasting as they celebrate one of the holiest seasons of Islam known as Ramadan.
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The Hero's Journey: Belly of the Whale
Part five of my series exploring Campbell's <b>Hero with a Thousand Faces</b> in RenPic's action adventure series. I examine one of the most common symbols surrounding the departure of the hero on his (or her) journey.
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The Tower of Babel
Pieter Bruegel's rendition is a symbol of his contemporary city of Antwerp.
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A More Detailed Look at the Trinity – Part 2, God the Son
In this second part of the series of articles, “A More Detailed Look at the Trinity,” we will be studying the Seventh-day Adventist beliefs concerning God the Son, Jesus.
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Faith is Substance
Got Faith? Find out why Abraham was able to wait until he was 100 years old to have a son, and then be willing to cut his son's throat at the first command of God without hesitation.
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Nabi
A prophet is a messenger, spokesman, or seer. According to the Koran, there have been 200,000 prophets, or "nabi"...
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Teaching Christian Values
Kids are faced with many temptations and opportunities to make right and wrong decisions. Here are some suggestions for how to raise children in the Christian way.
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The Valley of Dry Bones
God transports the prophet Ezekiel to the Valley of Dry Bones, and relates to him the following parable...
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A Christmas Alphabet
On the fifth day of Christmas the Lutheranism editor posted here, the Christmas alphabet and how we can see our Salvation letter by letter.
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Luther's Tragic Mistake: Part Eight
Luther compares circumcision, an outward sign of God's presence with Old Testament believers, with baptism, the sign of God's presence for New Testament believers. Luther validly makes the point that both have been turned into empty ritual that adherents have claimed as their work.
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Augsburg Confession, Articles 16-19
A look at articles 16 through 19 of the Augsburg Confession. These articles discuss the role of the Christian in and under the government, Christ's return to Judgment, free will, and the origin of sin.
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The Gentiles in the Psalms
A look at the Gentiles and their salvation as found in the Psalms, just one of many themes, or doctrines, contained in the book of Psalms.
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What is Faith?
One of the Lutheran "fighting words" is "sola fide"--"by faith alone." What is this commodity called faith? How does it apply to our salvation? How do we get this faith? Look at what faith is and what faith does.
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Apology (Part 20): Article XV (VIII), Of Human Traditions in the Church
Melanchthon addresses the human traditions that have come into the church and have become a law unto themselves. Lutherans today sometimes fall into this trap. May Melanchthon's words cause us to review our traditions and see if they are still edifying.
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Apology (Parts 21-25): Political Order, Christ's Return to Judgment, Free Will, Cause of Sin, and Good Works
Several of these points, from the Augsburg Confession, are agreed on by Catholics and Lutherans. However, there are serious disagreements on good works, cause of sin, and free will, which are linked in practice.
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Apology (Part 10): Third Continuation of: Reply to the Arguments...
Melanchthom finishes the discourse on salvation by faith alone and the true place of works in a Christian's life.
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Self-Esteem, God's Style: A VBS Lesson Series
This VBS series was developed based on Rev. Rolfe Westendorf's book, "Self-Esteem, God's Style" (reviewed this last Thursday). I attempted to find positive role models whenever possible. Feel free to use as is or adapt it to your needs.
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Augsburg Confession, 26-Conclusion
The final articles of the Augsburg COnfession, which deal with traditions in the Roman church and abuses with traditions, in the system of monasteries and convents, and the abuse of bishops taking on government powers.
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