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2014-05-10T16:23:47-07:00

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The Dignity of Chickens and the Character of God

Last updated on: May 10, 2014 at 4:23 pm By Abra Carnahan

The Dignity of Chickens and the Character of God “Animal life, also belongs to him, but humans are called to exercise “dominion” over the rest of creation (Gen. 1: 28). All life is intrinsically valuable because our Creator values it. Whether of humans or chickens‚ dignity is not a quality that is earned, but rather a status that is recognized.” This topic I’ve found to be one of the most ignored by my fellow Christians. While I certainly believe some... Read more

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2014-05-07T17:05:15-07:00

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Answered Prayers 5 & 6

Last updated on: May 7, 2014 at 5:05 pm By Abra Carnahan

Today, last year, I wrote this regarding the death of my best friend: Since 2005, I dread every May 7th. With it brings a rush of overwhelming loss. I miss her. I don’t have any words of wisdom, or insights on how to deal with death. I’ve known lots of people who have died, but I never imagined I would lose her so abruptly. They tell you life is fragile, but you never really know what they mean until you... Read more

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2014-04-29T15:57:38-07:00

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Forgiveness and Trust

Last updated on: April 29, 2014 at 3:57 pm By Abra Carnahan

Confusing forgiveness and trust means that forgiveness doesn’t actually have any teeth; it’s grace without power. But the whole point of forgiveness is to help a sinner change. Forgiveness certainly restores fellowship, but love cares about proclivities, weaknesses, and wants to see real healing happen. If your husband has an anger issue, a porn problem, if a teacher or a pastor is too handsy with the girls, if a dad has blind spots and is systematically alienating his kids in... Read more

2014-04-29T15:50:05-07:00

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Identity

Last updated on: April 29, 2014 at 3:50 pm By Abra Carnahan

We cannot save ourselves by trying to separate ourselves out from the sinners. We cannot banish sinners from us and remain pure. We cannot save ourselves with the blood of a perpetrator. We are the sinners, all of us, and He is the Savior, whose blood is sufficient for all. Do not let fear or guilt or sexual confusion or brokenness or anger become your identity. Your identity is in Christ. A victorious, conquering, joyful, rejoicing, steadfast, merciful, just, holy,... Read more

2014-04-24T21:38:07-07:00

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Tozer on Christian Liberty

Last updated on: April 24, 2014 at 9:38 pm By Abra Carnahan

Christian liberty is freedom to live in the Spirit, unhindered by externals. Christian liberty is freedom from the fear of government, freedom from the fear of your sins, freedom from the fear of the devil, freedom from black cats and birds and amulets and spells and charms and wizardry, freedom from religious bondage of every kind, and freedom from the iron yoke of traditions. Christian liberty is freedom to live in the Spirit and worship God in spirit and in... Read more

2014-04-23T18:23:56-07:00

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Look and Remember

Last updated on: April 23, 2014 at 6:23 pm By Abra Carnahan

Don’t you know that God has determined to flood this world with His grace, through the weakness and brokenness and yes, even the death of His precious saints? Look at your chains, look at your chemo, look at your ailing body, look at the grave marker, look at the brokenness, and remember your King. -Excerpt from Victory in Chains Read more

2014-04-22T17:32:38-07:00

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Christian Submission

Last updated on: April 22, 2014 at 5:32 pm By Abra Carnahan

“The word submission, on its own, holds no moral value whatsoever. Submission could be noble, submission could be treacherous. It all depends. So as we teach our daughters to “be submissive,” the ever-important question is “submissive to whom?” And the only no-fail answer to that question is “God.” We teach our daughters to be submissive to God – and that may mean being the extremely un-cool person who believes that wives should submit to their own husbands . . .... Read more

2014-04-19T18:38:05-07:00

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Romans 12:18

Last updated on: April 19, 2014 at 6:38 pm By Abra Carnahan

Remember that when David marched forward to fight Goliath, his courage was considered by his brothers to be pride and insolance (1 Sam. 17:28). Joseph’s faithful service to Potiphar was reported by Potiphar’s wife as attempted rape (Gen. 39:14). John the Baptist was called demon-possessed and Jesus was called a drunk (Luk. 7:33-34). Sometimes, it doesn’t matter what you do, they are going to be angry with you. And if your heart is right with God, you can shrug your... Read more

2014-04-16T18:28:34-07:00

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Repentance

Last updated on: April 16, 2014 at 6:28 pm By Abra Carnahan

“If we preach a “gospel” with no call to repentance we are preaching something other than the apostolic gospel. If we knowing allow unconcerned, impenitent sinners into the membership and ministry of the church, we are deceiving their souls and putting ours at risk as well. If we think people can find a Savior without forsaking their sin, we do not know what sort of Savior Jesus Christ is. There are few things more important in life than repentance. So... Read more

2014-04-15T20:19:34-07:00

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Modest About Immodesty

Last updated on: April 15, 2014 at 8:19 pm By Abra Carnahan

It’s time for Christian men to stop having immodest reactions to immodesty. Yes, female immodesty is a real thing, the Bible makes that clear. And women have responsibilities when it comes to modesty. But I believe it does you no good to think overmuch on that.” -Excerpt from Stop Blaming Women for Your Lust This one is for the guys, although I’ve run into the same problem with women reacting to other women’s immodesty in a similar manner and... Read more

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