Pope Francis said the Catholic Church's rules regarding marriage and divorce should not "lock the salvation of persons within the straits of legalism" in a message to top marital judges at the Vatican on Friday.
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Pope Francis wants marriage annulments to be free
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Everything You Need To Know About Philippians
Context makes a difference in conversation, but also when we read the Bible. That's why we created Bible Need To Know, a recurring feature that looks at the story behind the stories in the Bible.
Follow along in Daily Devotionals as we read through the book of Philippians. We'd love to hear what you're learning along the way! Send us an email at writingteam@newspring.cc
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Naturally Worship
How can we have a deeper relationship with our Creator? When we look to
Psalm 8, we see that we are called to experience His majesty in His
Creation.
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Consecrated…even in the storm
con·se·crate
verb past tense: consecrated; past participle: consecrated
make or declare sacred; dedicate formally to a divine purpose: (as adj. consecrated)
Make them holy—consecrated—with the truth; Your word is consecrating truth. In the same way that you gave me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world. I’m consecrating myself for their sakes So they’ll be truth-consecrated in their mission. John 17:17-19
When I struggle; I don’t need sympathy, understanding or even compassion. These purely emotional responses are nice but can be an opiate that keeps me from the truth.
God’s word, delivered with sympathy, understanding and compassion is the truth that I need and the truth that will set me free.
Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:31-32
And freedom is what I want. ... Read More »
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What Happened between the Old and New Testaments?
What happened between the Old and New Testaments? The interbiblical period was not simply a lame-duck era where God’s people held down the fort till the Messiah could finally appear. Instead, it is a time where God continued to prepare the way for His fullness to dwell through Jesus the Messiah.
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Prepare my hands to loosen their grip
Day 27
The video from Finding Nemo where the birds are squawking, "mine, mine, mine" cracks me up. It also resonates with my inability to let go of things. I believe it is because I have held onto material things as if they belong to me!
The truth is everything in this world belongs to God.
Having open hands with our possessions means that we see ourselves as stewards of them and not owners.
David knew this very well and describes it in I Chronicles 29:12-16
Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
“But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. We are foreigners and strangers in your sight, as were all our ancestors. Our days on earth are like a shadow, without hope. Lord our God, all this abundance that we have provided for building you a temple for your Holy Name comes from your hand, and all of it belongs to you.
Do you have things that you are holding onto with a death grip? Is it difficult for you to share them with others? What would it look like if you loosened that grip and offered it back to God?
What if today as you start your car, pick up your phone, drink your coffee, you stop and thank God for His provision and His graciousness to allow you to use His things? Maybe then our hands will hold onto things with a lighter grip.
Prayer
Everything comes from you, help me to be a gracious and sharing servant of your possessions.
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Journalist Marcia Henville was murdered
An autopsy performed yesterday revealed that Journalist Marcia Henville was murdered. According to the autopsy report, the 51 year old Henville, was beaten about the head resulting in blunt force trauma, stabbed with a sharp instrument to the lower area of her neck and upper back, and her throat was slashed with a sharp instrument […]
The post Journalist Marcia Henville was murdered appeared first on ChristiansMag.
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Zechariah 8: Secular Values
God gives Zechariah a vision of a more peaceful Zion, and it is interesting because He outlines some things that will and will not be happening in this great future. Zec 8:16 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and […]![]()
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Dr. David Jeremiah: King of Mailing List Abuse
“Please, make it stop; make it go away…” I have no doctrinal issues with David Jeremiah. Although his radio and television programs are not broadcast at times I can listen or watch, as far as I know he is very mainstream Evangelical. His fundraising mailings however are relentless. If you are the type of person […]![]()
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Baby Dwarf Goat Wants to Headbutt Horse but Can Only Get Up Enough Speed to Nuzzle
Bibi the Goat really wants to rough house with his equine pal, but he just can’t manage it. Instead of running headlong into his friend’s long face what happens instead are the most adorably accidental cuddles you’ve ever seen… Via: TO
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Pre-order Your Digital Logos 6 Training Manual
Now’s the time to pre-order the digital version of the Logos 6: What’s New? training manual. Get it for just $14.95—it’s a deal you won’t want to pass up! Pre-Pub lets you take advantage of a product’s best price by pre-ordering it before it’s produced. Once the resource is produced, regular pricing kicks in, but […]
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One word that will increase your ministry impact in 2015
Can you think of the one word that can drastically increase your ministry impact and improve your life? It may surprise you. It’s this word: NO. Odds are there have been times where you’ve felt stretched thin, over-committed, or like a priority (family, anyone?) was getting the short end of the stick. I recently wrote... Read More
The post One word that will increase your ministry impact in 2015 appeared first on Church Community Builder.
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Just doesn’t seem fair
Matthew 20:12 Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day. God does with us what He wants to do. He rewards us as He pleases. That is hard to accept in lots of ways. These guys were […]
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Skittles Lets Marshawn Lynch Say Whatever He Wants to In Their Super Bowl Commercial
In a “press conference” leading up to the big game, Marshawn Lynch agrees to take some questions from Skittles. Despite being famous for his reticence around the press, he is quite forthcoming here…
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Do You Love God?
The Bible makes promises to those who love God. But how do we know if we do? In this lab, John Piper digs into the relationship between saving faith and loving God. He goes on to show why and how God works all things for good for those who love him.
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The Exchange
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? - Matthew 16:26 This Sunday I was blessed to be able to attend worship services with my congregation. I have had a rough 2015 so far, physically, […]
The post The Exchange appeared first on Renewed Daily.written by Shelly Hendricks
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Smartwoods
If I can see a tree outside my bedroom window, blood flow to my brain will be different than if I was looking at a view without vegetation. Right now, I have a rectangular perspective of deciduous trees and evergreens making their home next to sidewalks and steep neighborhood staircases. The Italian restaurant across the street […]
The post Smartwoods appeared first on Relief: A Christian Literary Expression.
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Hell is For Real
No, I haven’t been there. I don’t want to go there. I don’t even want to focus on it. I’d rather focus on Heaven and how to get there. The gospel is paramount for the Christian and we should focus on it. Sharing the good news should consume our time, treasure and talent. In a […]
The post Hell is For Real appeared first on Before The Cross.
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Vivaldi
A new browser by former CEO and co-founder of Opera (another browser), Jon von Tetzchner. It’s still very-much a technical demo and preview but it’s very pretty. Here are a look at some of the initial settings:
The post Vivaldi appeared first on John Saddington.
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Links To Go (January 27, 2015)
Missed Motherhood: A Casualty of the Sexual Revolution Susan Shapiro’s article at The New York Times is as sad as anything I’ve read in a long time. She is the quintessential modern woman, having pursued a career and a life … Continue reading →
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