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Was Jesus Narrow-Minded?
Most people reject the idea that Jesus is the only way to God. In fact, many believe Christianity is an accepting religion that includes everyone who sincerely seeks God. While most think religions have a few technical distinctions…
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Does God Arrange Your Schedule?
God arranged Jesus’ schedule so he could fulfill his mission: “To seek and save the Lost” (Luke 19:10). And he does the same for us. Here’s how it worked for Jesus: One day as he walked to Jericho he encountered a Pharisee who thanked…
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Jesus and Divine Appointments
If ever a man was primed for a conversation with Jesus, it was Zacchaeus, whose name in Hebrew means “pure” or “righteous.” I’m sure his neighbors found his name ironic—like calling a drug dealer Doctor, or a bank robber Reverend. As a…
FaithGodJesusPersonal Growth - Post 533Bill Perkins
Capture a God Moment
There's a question I often avoid. Maybe too often. Sometimes just asking it makes me uncomfortable because it exposes something I don't like about myself. And so I sweep it under the rug of my consciousness. Lately that's not been so easy.
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Ask These Questions When Talking About God
For years I shared the gospel with people in the same way—of course I adapted the illustrations to fit their background. But that “same way” approach ended when I identified three common barriers to spiritual truth. Without an…
Personal Growth - Post 3874Bill Perkins
Overcoming Three Barriers to Belief
Here’s the situation: You want to talk to someone about the Lord, but you’re not sure how you should approach them. For years I pretty much shared the message with people in the same way—of course I adapted the illustrations to fit…
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Avoid Distractions
Time and again, Jesus reminded his disciples about his and their mission. The day he called his first disciples, they were casting a net into a lake. He told them, “Come, follow me. I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). After…
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The Aroma of Christ
I find it fascinating and a bit wonderful that three or four notes of a song, or a taste, or a smell can trigger a vivid memory. I mention this because a few years ago I was walking along a street in New Delhi. The bike bells from…
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Know This Before You Say a Word
Here's the situation: You want to talk with a friend about spiritual matters, but when you broach the subject they erect a barrier. What do you do then? Unfortunately, if you don't handle the situation wisely, you could damage the…
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