Resources
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Applying Wisdom in Brotherhood Relationships
We are not born wise, so wisdom is something we discover as we live. As we relate to others around us, we establish relationships. Godly wisdom guides us toward deep, strong relationships in our church brotherhoods.
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Applying Wisdom in Marriage Relationships
Why couldn't romance be a powerful enough glue to hold a marriage together? In God's wisdom, the covenant of marriage has been based on something more solid than mere fickle sentiments. There are practical things you can DO to bless and build - and yes, repair! - a marriage relationship.
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- James S. Martin
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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Distinctions Between the Swiss Brethren and the Dutch Mennonites
The descendants of the Dutch Mennonites are the Low German-speaking Mennonites, in places like Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, and Paraguay, while those of the Swiss Brothers are the Amish and Mennonite groups who migrated to the eastern United States in the 1700s-1800s. Their doctrinal unity is striking.
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- James S. Martin
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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Fighting the Noonday Devil
Calling all middle-aged folk who battle acedia! Do you know the face your enemy wears? Having recognized him, do you know how to resist him? Four main areas in which all who are neither young or old must needs remain vigilant, lest they join the ranks of those who succumb to the noonday devil.
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Keep Your Hand on the Plow
Who will be a plow hand in the field of God's kingdom? They only plow who 1) make a decision to do so 2) don't look behind them 3) find the plow that fits their hand 4) remember that rest comes only at the end of the row. Plow on!
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Learning from a Gentle Messiah
Warrior king? conquering hero? fire and brimstone? To the surprise of many, the Messiah was none of those, but instead a rescuer, a redeemer, a restorer of weary souls. Learn of the meek and gentle Messiah!
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- James S. Martin
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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Loving like Martha; Working like Mary
Do you sense confusion in this title? We all know that Martha was consumed with serving the Lord Jesus, while Mary sat at His feet, listening. But perhaps Martha's service was a special kind of love, and Mary's love was service in a different way than her sister's....
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The Mystery of the Marriage Covenant
Who doesn't love a mystery? Marriage is a multi-faceted one, and, lived as God intended it to function for a husband and a wife, becomes an on-going source of intrigue for both. This article allows us a peek at several aspects of the mysteries, and offers advice for the married but disenchanted.
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- James S. Martin
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- Pilgrim Mennonite Conference
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The Seven Callings of Advent
Traditionally, Advent is a time to contemplate the gift of a Redeemer. This Child who came from heaven to earth changed everything, and if He hasn't changed you and your household, you have missed the Advent. Seven aspects of the Advent to consider as you prepare to celebrate Christ's birth.
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Threshing Wheat by the Winepress
A sermon for young men - and their fathers - with seven pointers from the life of Gideon for all who would be warriors in God's kingdom. Come and watch Gideon while he threshes wheat, and learn the lessons he was taught at the winepress that made him an effective soldier.
