Today's Devotional: Our Material and Spiritual Responsibilities
According to Wonder of Creation we have two kinds of responsibilities on this earth:...
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Book review: Evangelism Outside the Box, by Rick Richardson
Within a rapidly-changing and secular culture, we need new ways of telling people the old, old story. Richardson explains how to get outside the box of ideas and practices that are sacred to us but not sacred to God. He provides fresh perspectives on relying on the Holy Spirit, awakening spiritual interest in others, and appealing to what they value (instead of what we think they should value). It is foundational to any type of evangelism in the modern world, and illuminates key strategies that are needed in web outreach.
http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/evangelism-outside-the-box.php
Book review: E-ministry - Connecting with the Net Generation, by Andrew Careaga
Today’s teens and children inhabit an electronic world – one still perhaps foreign to many church leaders. How should the church respond to a generation that seeks spiritual guidance from Web sites and chat rooms? In eMinistry, author Andrew Careaga offers a cutting-edge look at the creative use of online technology to reach the “Net Generation”.
http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/eministry.php
Faith Launching - #6141
Faith isn't just taught - it's caught. And you should be modeling and encouraging bold trust in an all-powerful God. This isn't about your great faith. It's about your great God - a God who deserves nothing less than faith for "great and mighty things we don't know" (Jeremiah 33:3 ).
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/faith-launching-6141
When Only Blood Could Do it - #6129
If a rescuer extends his hand and you don't grab his hand, don't blame the rescuer. In this case, the Rescuer is God's Son, reaching for you. He didn't just donate blood so you could be saved. He poured out His life-blood, dying for you. It's the blood of Jesus that could cover every sin of your life.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/when-only-blood-could-do-it-6129
Deadly Detour - #6119
Your mission is clear. To take a person that you care about by the hand and lead them up Skull Hill to the foot of an old rugged cross, point to the Son of God dying for them, and tell them, "This is how much He loves you." Any other direction is the wrong direction - one that leads away from the Jesus that they need. So, take them straight to Him.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/deadly-detour-6119
Washing in Water That Cannot Make You Clean - #6118
You have a decision to make: the ultimate life-or-death decision. Will you put your total trust in what Jesus did to pay for your sins on the cross? Or will you put your hope in something else? The outcomes of that decision are heaven or hell, and God leaves it to you to choose.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/washing-in-water...
How to Go From the Basement to the Penthouse - #6064
One of the secrets of peace in the midst of great stress, of poise when everything is up for grabs, of perspective when you could be freaking out - the secret is to start celebrating the kind of God you have. Remember, you enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise, not just with prayer requests. The great prayers of the Bible are like two-thirds about the greatness of God and maybe one-third about the need.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/how-to-go-from-t...
How to Avoid a Major Mess - #6019
When I was a kid, I had this inflatable boxer who was as big as I was. When I punched him, he fell all the way backwards, but he didn't stay down. He came right back up again. That's what God has made it possible for you to do so you can begin to break that cycle of defeat and discouragement.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/how-to-avoid-a-major-mess-6019
Darkness Behind You, Sunlight Ahead - #5978
Paul says, Jesus "gave Himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness" (Titus 2:13). How can we drift back into the things He died to get us out of? I can't think of a greater insult to the Man who died for you. Because of Jesus, you were able to drive out of the storm, out of the darkness, out of eternal danger. Don't go back there. Everything you were made for, everything you need is on the Jesus-road ahead of you.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/darkness-behind-...
Holy Hunger - #5937
ince you're farther along the line than most of the people with you, you've stopped where you are. But there is so much more God wants to serve you than you have ever sampled before. Don't be satisfied with where you are now. You go after food when you're physically hungry. Ask God to stir up that holy hunger in your soul that goes after the rest of His righteousness.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/holy-hunger-5937