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08-16-2009, 09:50 PM
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I enjoyed this article by Dr. Trueman about the pain of people disagreeing. Here is a little excerpt, but by all means, click on the link. Quote: |
The net effects are evident everywhere: nobody can dare to say that their position is superior to anybody else's because that denigrates, marginalizes, represses, and oppresses.
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08-16-2009, 11:17 PM
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I was just thinking about this. I preached on Philippians 3:8-11 this morning, including "the fellowship of Christ's sufferings" and commented about how modern Americans have very little idea about real sufferings for Christ (thanks to God's merciful protection). I mean being passed over for a party, or not invited out for lunch is not persecution nor real pain.
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08-17-2009, 08:09 AM
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I'm a little wounded by how few people pile on a thread with words of encouragement when the subject line is, I'm so hurt. What do I have to do to get some validation?!
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08-17-2009, 12:28 PM
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08-17-2009, 12:32 PM
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Thanks, Beth. Now if I could have a popsicle I'd be better.
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08-17-2009, 12:59 PM
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Great article!
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08-17-2009, 01:14 PM
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That was a great article! Thanks for posting it.
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08-17-2009, 04:25 PM
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As always, Trueman nails it (did that nail hurt?).
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