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Written by Bryan Gibson
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Friday, 14 May 2010 14:58 |
 “Here are some things that should characterize the mind of a Christian, using Paul’s Epistle to the Philippians. A mind that will not accept error, a mind that strives for the faith of the gospel (“stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel” (1:27). Stand fast, even when so many around you don’t (3:1-3, 17-19). Stand fast, no matter what others may say or do to you—“not in any way terrified by your adversaries” (1:28). A mind filled with courage and conviction—that’s the kind that pleases the Lord. A mind that does not rest on past accomplishments, but keeps pressing, keeps reaching, right to the very end. Paul had this mind (“not that I have already attained”; “I do not count myself to have apprehended”—3:12-13), and so should we (“as many as are mature, have this mind”—3:15). No matter how well we may be doing spiritually (1:3-8), we can always do better (1:9-11).
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 July 2010 18:40 )
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Prayers for a Newborn Child |
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Written by Bryan Gibson
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Saturday, 17 July 2010 15:51 |
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Using a number of different Bible passages as our guide, here are some prayers that could be offered for a newborn child.
Heavenly Father, for this child whom you have graciously given us (Genesis 33:5), we give You thanks. Thank You for hearing and answering our prayers for a child (1 Samuel 1:27). Father, we thank You for the great joy that this child has already given us (John 16:21), and may our joy increase more and more through the years as we see our child walking in the truth (3 John 1:4; Proverbs 23:24-25).
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 July 2010 18:34 )
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