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Jesus Brings His People Into True Rest (Hebrews 4:1-13)
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Jesus, famously, said, "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). Millions, since he said it, have craved that rest. We seek him for it.
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How Not To Handle Temptation
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Temptation is all around us. Daily, we are bombarded with the pull of fleshly passions. Because of temptation, we must feed the Spirit.
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We have put the four part Whole-Hearted Work series into book form, with a bonus chapter. Available in e-book and print, I’m excited to use the written word to encourage you in your work and career. If you are new to this material, please check out the description below.
In Christ,
Nate
Jesus Famous Men Embrace Christ's Vision For Marriage
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Jesus' Atmosphere of Grace
(Mark 2:23-28)
As we continue our study of Mark, it is becoming evident that Jesus' way is far different than that of the religious leaders who came before him. He offered forgiveness of sins to the paralyzed man. He called Matthew the tax collector and ate with sinners. He did not fast, but feasted, with his disciples. And, in each episode, he was a stark contrast to the religious leaders of his day. (11 Minutes/2900 Words)
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A Vision for Marriage
Churches should have a vision of what their communities could look like if impacted by Christ. Various facets of life are all driven forward by having a strong vision. Militaries, families, sports teams, enterprises, research -- all of it is propelled by vision. It makes sense, then, that married couples should have a vision for marriage. Too much is at stake. (15 Minutes/3700 Words)
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Jesus Made A Loving Family
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Against this backdrop of societal change, along with pressure against the Christian faith, it is crucial for believers to understand and embrace the family of Christ. More than ever, the church must demonstrate family life.
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The Immediate Results of the Fall
(Genesis 3:7-13)
Immediately after eating the forbidden fruit, man and woman were given the independence they craved. It wasn't as good as they thought. The eyes of both were opened, and they realized they were naked. Their immediate response was to cover themselves, so **they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loincloths. Innocence was gone. (4 Minutes/1000 Words)
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How Not To Respond to Temptation
(Genesis 3:1-3)
At this point in Genesis, all is well. God, out of His infinite love, has made the world. He has created man and woman in His image. They are in love and in relationship with each other. God with them. And, as good as everything was, man and woman still had freedom. They were free to obey. Or free to rebel. (8 Minutes/2000 Words)
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Naked(!) and Unashamed
(Genesis 2:25)
Sinless and unbroken, Adam and Eve had a beautiful innocence about them. **They were both naked and were not ashamed**. The implication is that shame would come due to the fall, but Adam and Eve didn't have it. They were to enjoy each other in every way, including sexually. (2 Minutes/450 Words)
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