NFTW #021--A "Kingdom of God" perspective on the election; Are you a Christian atheist?

The election is over! How do Christians put everything into the right perspective?


Also, are you a Christian atheist?


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Here’s a link to Wyman Richardson’s very thoughtful blog post.

Read 1 Peter 1:17-21.

NFTW #018--Campaigning from the pulpit; Having joy during hard times

Some pastors are endorsing presidential candidates from the pulpit. How would Jesus handle this?

How can Peter say that we can “greatly rejoice” during times of suffering and hardship?

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Here's the link to the AP article I mentioned.

1 Peter 1:6-9

NFTW #017--What are we spending our money ?; What is God keeping for us?

We need to pray for believers in India.

A new survey causes me to ask: What should we be spending our money on?

Also, What does God keep for us?

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Here is the story on the trouble in India.

This is the story of the survey on what churches are raising money for.

NFTW #013--Pushing back against the atheists; Who/What are you trusting in?

Atheists are getting bolder and more militant. How should Christians respond?

Also, which candidate should Christians be putting their trust in?

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NFTW #012--Living in a post-Christian world; What do we do with a fallen believer?

Most Christians believe that homosexuality is wrong. How do believers live out their faith in a culture that celebrates "alternative lifestyles?"

Also, once another believer's sin is exposed, how should other Christians respond?

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Here is one article I used: On the California court case, look here.

NFTW #008--Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?; Bearing each others burdens

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This week we'll jump into the controversy surrounding Christians shopping at stores that celebrate the "Holidays" instead of Christmas. My question is this: is that the most important consideration for Christians this Christmas season?

Also, how does God reveal Himself in our lives through other believers?

Here are some links to the Christmas shopping dilemma:

The Christian Post article. Here's how Chinese Christians celebrate.
The Naughty and Nice list.


Joel's great post on openness and vulnerability got me thinking about Galatians 6.

Let me know what you think!

NFTW #006--Who should Christians vote for?; God wants all kinds of people in His family!

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Episode 6 is here, and I can't help myself--I've got to comment on all the silliness surrounding the Mitt Romney campaign. I mean, I know he's a Mormon, but is that reason enough not to vote for him?

Also, it seems that Jesus ministered to all sorts of people when He was here. And, his 12 disciples came from very different backgrounds. What does that tell us about the heart of God?

Here's a link to the Romney article.

Let me know what you think!

NFTW #005--Why is this seminary president in trouble?; God as the perfect Father

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This week, 3 topics on the table:

1. I'm asking that you'll pray for the folks who are affected by the southern California fires.
   
2. How did a guy smart enough to be a Southern Baptist seminary president get into this much trouble?
3. What did Jesus mean when He said God is our Father?

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Give to help in the fire relief.

Here's the article about Paige Patterson, and why he's dropped himself into hot water.

Let me know what you think!