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Rights vs. privileges
You have no rights. I don’t either. All we have are privileges. As I wrote about the common objections to slavery, I realized I’d not specifically written much about rights or privileges. This isn’t a comprehensive post about them, but I’d like to open the discussion. First off… Rights (by definition) Rights are actions you deserve or are owed to you. For [...]
Continue reading...Your objections to slavery (and my responses)
10 March 2010
Slavery is objectionable. I get that. I don’t want to imply slavery is a perfect, all-inclusive way of describing the Christian’s relationship with God. Sounds small to me. And if you don’t think of yourself as a slave, this might not change your mind – and I’m not necessarily here to do that. What I’d like to [...]
Continue reading...Humongousize your thankfulness in 1,000 tiny steps
9 March 2010
Two Thanksgivings ago as you know, I embarked on a massive challenge, something I’d never done before. I decided to create a humongous list of reasons I was thankful. Looking back, ’twas one of the best things I did that year. Seriously. So I thought I’d spread the challenge again. This will increase your thankfulness. The [...]
Continue reading...Touching Godliness Through Submission – “Free” book
5 March 2010
This isn’t a book review or case study, though I should probably do both for Touching Godliness Through Submission and its author, K.P. Yohannan. For now, though, I thought I’d point you to a wonderful resource. The book is only $10. Not bad. Plus, you’re supporting an amazing organization. But if you’re interested, I’d suggest checking out [...]
Continue reading...Try this to get clear on salvation
4 March 2010
There’s more to the Bible than salvation, but like nothing else in the Bible, salvation is the center of attention. I believe you and I should share that same focus. But there’s a problem… at least for me. I can’t define in clear terms the requirements for salvation. Can you? As a Christian, this is a [...]
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- Rights vs. privileges
- Your objections to slavery (and my responses)
- Humongousize your thankfulness in 1,000 tiny steps
- How I wrote a recommendation letter – what would you add?
- Touching Godliness Through Submission – “Free” book
- Try this to get clear on salvation
- Top 10 reasons to become a slave
- The science of serving others
- 4 practices to serve and interact when you’re physically alone
- 8 easy card games to rock any party... er, fellowship
- Smooth broadcast: How (and why) to promote pointless talking
- How to start somone's love
- Can you do for Christianity what Michael Hyatt did for Thomas Nelson?
- How do I connect in a small group, Bible study?
- How to help someone overcome temptation
- How to increase someone's longsuffering (patience)
- How to magnify someone's kindness
- 70 Scripts to encourage others
- 4 practices to serve and interact when you're physically alone
- Stuart: erm Wow! I can't say I agree with most of what you've typed. Forget the #3 human rights slip :), it's just I can't get past your "I'm sticking to t...
- bondChristian: Wow, that's pretty cool. I'd not heard about it. I didn't do anything special here for my 100th post. I guess I'm not hanging with all the cool kids.....
- David Knapp: I still want to go through this post. Maybe I'll make more time this weekend. I have all the time in the world. Sorry for my neglectfulness....
- bondChristian: hahaha You might be right there. :) Thanks for the response. I think we at least agree on a couple points. I like the way you put that about "intri...
- bondChristian: Thanks for your encouragement, bro. :) -Marshall Jones Jr....
- bondChristian: Yes, there's probably a difference, but either way, it's important to keep the big picture in focus and not become "entitled" to anything, politically...
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11 March 2010
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