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Bill PerkinsPersonal Update From Bill Perkins
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Personal Update From Bill Perkins
Cindy is Sick She suffers from a rare and incurable illness which if not treated quickly and aggressively could cause life-altering side-effects. Until last month Cindy had never been admitted to a hospital except to give birth to our three
Bill PerkinsI almost killed my nephew--a baby
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I almost killed my nephew--a baby
Before the birth of our first son I feared I wouldn’t like him. My concern was rooted in a childhood experience I had when I was seven. My oldest sister had a baby and when she brought him home she asked if I wanted to hold him. I told her
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Bill PerkinsHow to smile back at 2018
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How to smile back at 2018
Don’t be deceived into thinking it’s meaningless to number your days. It isn’t. And don’t kid yourself into thinking it’s easy. It’s not. Indeed, the psalmist pleaded with God to help him do just that. In Psalm 39:4 he cried out, "Show me,
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Bill PerkinsWhat My Dad Taught Me About Being a Father
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What My Dad Taught Me About Being a Father
Today's article is by my son, Paul Perkins . Since my wife and I welcomed our daughter into the world two months ago, I’ve thought a lot about what it means to be a great dad. Mostly I’m excited about this new role and what it entails. I li
Bill PerkinsIf You Were Dying
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If You Were Dying
In a tiny, 20-by-50-foot air pocket, 24 stories below the ground—nine miners huddled in frigid water—praying for their lives. In a cavern so dark they couldn't see their hand in front of their face, the men passed the hours snuggled close t
Bill PerkinsDoes the Bible Teach Spanking?
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Does the Bible Teach Spanking?
Minnesota Viking running back Adrian Peterson has created a media storm because he spanked his son with a switch. After looking at the images of his son’s bruised legs and arms, I don’t think he spanked his son. He beat him. [caption id="at
Tough Questions
Bill PerkinsThe Power of Affirmation
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The Power of Affirmation
A study of maladjusted students in a large Oklahoma high school reveals the importance of verbal affirmation. The counselors in the school first developed close relationships with ten of the school's most troubled teenagers. Next the counse
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Bill PerkinsThe one thing EVERY woman needs
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The one thing EVERY woman needs
While friendship within marriage is not the sexiest topic, studies indicate it is actually the most important factor in marital satisfaction. This point is emphasized in Real Marriage , a book by Seattle-based pastor, Mark Driscoll. In his
Marriage
Bill PerkinsReplace Taboos with Openness and Love
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Replace Taboos with Openness and Love
Have you ever noticed that Jesus never responded to a question by saying, "Now that was the dumbest question I ever heard?" In fact, Jesus invited questions and open discussion. On one occasion for example, James and John asked if they coul
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Bill PerkinsTake a Peek Inside
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Take a Peek Inside
Today I'll give you a peek inside Why Naked Women Look so Good . Available in digital format for $4.99. The book of Proverbs addresses the magnetism between a man and a woman. Agur, the son of Jekah, described four things too wonderful to u
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Bill PerkinsTalk About Selfish!
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Talk About Selfish!
Marriage not only brought me face to face with the girl of my dreams, it brought me face to face with my own selfishness. Sure, I knew I was self-centered. But prior to marriage I found ways to minimize the seriousness of my problem. I coul
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Bill PerkinsThe Power of Transparency
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The Power of Transparency
It's easy for parents to think what children need most from them is moral and spiritual perfection. That belief often drives parents to hide their flaws in a corner closet, close the door, lock it, and throw away the key. Such behavior tell
Sin
Bill PerkinsNever Fail to Say these Words
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Never Fail to Say these Words
In a tiny, 20-by-50-foot air pocket, 24 stories below the ground--nine miners huddled in frigid water--praying for their lives. In a cavern so dark they couldn't see their hand in front of their face, the men passed the hours snuggled close
Life and DeathMarriage