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Forgiveness is not about being nice
When I talk to you about forgiveness, I'm not talking to you about adding to your niceness. Forgiveness isn't a nice thing to do for other people so that things just kind of get a little better. That's not what forgiveness is.
So it's not sort of a list,...
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Core Difference between Hinduism and Buddhism
Key Hindu terms
"Atman" is the word for soul or essence in Hinduism.
“Brahman” is Sanskrit for "ultimate reality."
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The whole of Hinduism is really about learning to identify Atman with Brahman. Now, this creates for Hinduism...
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Longing for Diversity
Back when diversity was being emphasized, it was apparent that people wanted diversity except for Christianity. Everyone’s opinion was equally valid, and as Christians we know that is not the case. There is one truth, one reality, and that is Jesus.
Nevertheless, people...
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Curious Christian: Why Did the Apostles Write the New Testament Text?
People say well, look, didn't the Apostles deliver their message about Jesus orally first, and if they delivered it orally first, why didn't they just keep doing that. In other words, this second step of writing things down seems to be a...
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God, Grandchildren, and Rocking Chairs
The other night, my 18 month old granddaughter Boston had trouble sleeping. Normally, she cries for a few minutes and then falls asleep, but that night her crying was intense and lasted a lot longer. I eventually picked her up and we sat down in a rocking chair and I...
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Please Help Spread the Word
The very best thing you can do for BiblicalTraining is to tell your friends about us. Personal recommendations are far more effective than Google ads and newsletters, so would you please tell your friends about us.
To help you do that, we’ve...
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Plan for Tomorrow. Live for Today.
My nephew died yesterday. His wife woke up and found him dead on the living room floor. Heart attack. He was a healthy 41 year old, loved the outdoors, active physically with no history of heart disease. He was a great husband, father of three girls, and most...
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Thanksgiving is a way of life
I saw a sign the other day that said Thanksgiving is not a day but a lifestyle. At one level, it’s an accurate statement. We’re driving through the fields of the Palouse on our way to Portland to spend time with our son and his wife. The skies are blue, the...
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What the Bible has to say about Jesus' Power of Words
In his lesson “The Power of Words” Dr. George Guthrie focuses on the significance of words in Jesus' ministry, as showcased in the story of calming the storm in Mark chapter four. Dr. Guthrie sheds light on the immense power and authority of Jesus' words, not just as teachings but...
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Do we really believe in hell?
I’m sitting at our lot after burning deadwood for the last six hours. It’s one of the favorite things my wife and I like to do. Not sure why, but it’s a lot of fun. As I sit here, I’m thinking about the blog I wrote about hell several months ago. The fire department burned an...