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THE SHACK - In Defense of William P. Young

August 21st, 2008 · 15 Comments

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” (Ephesians 4:15)
Throwing the Baby out with the Bathwater
Purpose Weekly, August 21, 2008
Vol. 2, Issue 30
For the last few weeks we’ve been talking about trusting God when the circumstances seem to warrant that you [...]

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Tags: God's purpose · Heaven · Hell · love · suffering

Do People Who Haven’t Heard of Jesus Go to Hell?

August 13th, 2008 · No Comments

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart …” (Jeremiah 1:5)
Purpose Weekly, August 5, 2008
When the Questions are Too Big
Vol. 2, Issue 28
I received a response to last week’s Purpose Weekly, “The Heavens Declare the Glory of God.” Last week’s letter was sent out at [...]

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Tags: God's purpose · Heaven · Hell · Stars · Tapestry · love · purpose · suffering

Just Another Brick in the Wall

July 14th, 2008 · No Comments

“You, then, why do you judge your brother? Or why do you look down on your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat. It is written: ‘As surely as I live,’ says the Lord, ‘every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.’ So then, each of us will [...]

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Tags: Church · Courage · Fear · God's purpose · Heaven · Hell · Justice · Obedience · Trust · community · faith · purpose

Is ‘Church’ a Dirty Word? Part 4

July 7th, 2008 · No Comments

“Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18)
Purpose Weekly

Vol. 2, Issue [...]

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Tags: Church · God's purpose · Heaven · Obedience · Prayer · community · faith · joy · love · purpose

Is ‘Church’ a Dirty Word?

May 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Purpose

Vol. 2 Issue 20
May 19, 2008
The Weekly Newsletter of True Potential Publishing

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:25)
Is “Church” a Dirty Word?
I’ve always felt a little [...]

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Tags: Church · God's purpose · Justice · Obedience · Prayer · Trust · community · love · purpose

Courage Part 2

May 5th, 2008 · No Comments

“Let me die with the Philistines!” (Judges16:30)
Purpose
Vol. 2 Issue 17
The Weekly Newsletter of True Potential Publishing
Courage Part II
What Makes a Hero?
Remember last week? Gideon fought the bad guys, the Midianites, and won. He was a Judge, remember? There was another Judge in old Israel, a few Judges down from Gideon; his name was Samson.
In the [...]

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Tags: Celebrity · Courage · Fear · God's purpose · Israel · Justice · Obedience · Prayer · Thriving in Tough Times · Trust · community · faith · love · money · purpose · success · suffering