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Tag Archives: Tongue
Preachers, Politics, and the Gospel
Rev. Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, made headlines recently when he endorsed Texas Governor Rick Perry for president by arguing that Christians should not vote for Mitt Romney (a Mormon) because he is a member of a cult. … Continue reading
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Tagged focus, gospel, Mission, politics, president, speech, Tongue
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You Are Known By What You Say
Presidential politics normally gets important space from CNN, but this week the attention is even greater. The comments by Robert Jeffress, pastor of First Baptist in Dallas, created a firestorm for saying that Mormonism is a cult and that no … Continue reading
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Tagged communication, politics, politics and religion, presidential primary, speech, Tongue
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The Tongue: How to Discipline a Fire (Part 4)
In the previous posts, we’ve talked about the fact that controlling the tongue is a true test of one’s spirituality (part 1)! We mentioned the destructive uses of the tongue (part 2) and the need to replace the destructive tongue … Continue reading
The Tongue: How to Discipline a Fire (Part 3)
We’ve already been reminded that controlling the tongue is a true test of one’s spirituality! So how spiritual have you been in the last few weeks or the last few days? Our words reveal our heart, and sometimes our words … Continue reading
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Tagged Complaining, criticism, gospel, gossip, Praise, Slander, Tongue, Worship
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The Tongue: How to Discipline a Fire (Part 2)
After realizing that the tongue is test of a person’s spiritually, we also have to acknowlege that the truth is the truth: Choices have consequences. We may not face those consequences (either God’s blessings or God’s discipline in our lives) in … Continue reading
The Tongue: How to Discipline a Fire (Part 1)
I’m sure all of us could give several examples of what awesome power the written or spoken word has in our lives or in the lives of others in positive and negative ways. Nations have risen and fallen based on … Continue reading
Keeping Our Mouths Shut in 7 Different Languages
Recently the Journal & Courier newspaper and WLFI, our local television station, reported on an event that allegedly occurred near our church’s property after school hours several weeks ago. Two juveniles are being accused of behaving in ways that were … Continue reading →