Every wonderful deed that was ever done was first conceived in the mind. There is a clear and obvious connection between the way we think and the way we act. In Proverbs 23:7 the wise man wrote, “For as he …
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The Importance of Thinking About Heaven
Ross Haffner
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Culture and the Authority of God
Ross Haffner
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When I graduated from high school I had no doubts about what was considered popular. As a teenager I was “plugged in” to what pop culture had determined as the standard for what was acceptable dress, entertainment, communication, and behavior. …
A Vision for Evangelism Today, Part 1
Ross Haffner
Posted in Baptism, Bible, Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Evangelism, Faith, General, God, Love, Salvation
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Most likely, your throat gets tight, your knees shake, and your stomach hurts when you think about asking a friend to study the Bible with you. On top of that there is a growing feeling in the church that the …
You Have to Hate Losing
Ross Haffner
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I remember my dad’s advice to a high school basketball player like it was yesterday. “You have to hate losing.” He has always been able to focus on the desired result and leave nothing to chance. When Christians verbally proclaim …
Three Paths of Pride You Might Have Taken
Ross Haffner
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An article by Ryan Pratt “The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? Though …
The Worst Day I Ever Had Was Still Really Good
Ross Haffner
Posted in Bible, Christian Living, Church, Faith, General, God, Grace, Love, Peace, Repentance, Salvation
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How was your day? We have asked and answered that question a lot through the years. Young ones might smile a goofy grin and run away like it’s a game when you ask them. Teenagers will exhaust their vocabulary of …
Jesus the Humble Servant
Ross Haffner
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Doctrine, Faith, God, Salvation, Service, Worship
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The story is told of a lawyer who had successfully handled a difficult law case for a wealthy friend. Following the happy outcome of the case, the friend and client called on the lawyer, expressed his appreciation of his work …
3 Lessons From Saul’s First Days as a Christian
Ross Haffner
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Saul of Tarsus, a persecutor of the church, became a Christian. The Bible tells us simply that Saul spent certain days with the disciples in Damascus (Acts 9:19). These first days would have been eventful. 1. Saul showed fruits of …
God: Why Do We Need Him?
When we first come into the world, we are in our most dependent state. We need parents or other providers to feed, clean, and look after us. As we get older, we become more independent and begin to rely on …
The Problem of Mark 16:17-18
Ross Haffner
Posted in Baptism, Bible, Doctrine, Faith, False Doctrines, General, God, Hermeneutics, Salvation
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“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned” (Mark 16:15-16). The above scripture is …