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John A. Haverland

Reflections on My Cancer

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This article looks at the emotional and spiritual struggle that can be there while fighting cancer.

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John Calvin: The Reformed Church?!

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This article is a biography of John Calvin, with special focus on his calling and work in Geneva.

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How Long in One Place? Considering the Length of Ministry

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How long should a minister stay in one congregation? After considering the reasons for staying in and leaving a congregation as a minister, this article shows that longer ministries are better for both the minister and his congregation.

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Preach the Word: Has Preaching Had Its Day?

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Is preaching really important? The fact that preaching demonstrates the power of the Spirit, is commanded by Christ and the apostles, and that faith comes through hearing make preaching important.

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The Shy Member of the Trinity The Work of the Holy Spirit

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This article on the work of the Holy Spirit shows that the primary work of the Holy Spirit is to put our focus on Christ.

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Fatherhood Revived Men Do Matter

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In his design for marriage God intended children to be raised by both father and mother. The disappearance of fathers in families is a concern. This article is a call to fathers to exercise their fatherhood. It shows the time and nature of involvement they must give.

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Sanctified Sex

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This article is a call to Christians to keep sex sanctified. It must be kept within marriage.

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"The Communion of Saints"

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Public profession of faith means one is ready and willing to take on the full responsibility of church membership. This article defines what the church is in terms of the communion of saints, and discusses the practical aspects of church membership.

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Singles and the Church

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Not all will marry. This article gives a biblical account of singleness before and after the fall. It gives guidance for dealing with singleness and how couples can involve single members in the church.

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The Bay of Islands and Beyond

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This article looks at missionaries who first came to Maori people in New Zealand, and the expansion of mission work by the Maori people to the greater part of New Zealand.

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An Overview of the Book of Jeremiah

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This article gives an outline of the book of Jeremiah, with a special focus on the themes of this book, such as judgment and restoration. This is expressed through symbols, opposing false prophets, and the prophecies about the Messiah.

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From Holy Day to Holiday

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The attitude of both believers and unbelievers has changed towards the Lord's Day. Sunday has become the day of recreation and entertainment. How is this possible? In this article the author shows how the Sabbath changed for both God's people and unbelievers.

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Fasting: A Neglected Discipline

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Fasting is the voluntary denial of food for a spiritual purpose. This article will help you understand reasons why this discipline is neglected, will give biblical grounds and examples for fasting, and will give reasons for fasting.

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Mature Disciples of Christ

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How can we grow in Christian maturity? This author describes Christian maturity as stability, commitment to Christ and His church, having a developed Christian character in all areas of life, and having a desire to serve Christ in all spheres of life. We can grow in Christian maturity by reading God's Word and praying earnestly.

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Hymn Singing in Victorian England

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Around 400,000 hymns were written during the reign of Queen Victoria. What we can learn from this history? This article looks at the history of some of these hymns, drawing lessons for the church today.

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The Value of Spiritual Biography

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What is the value of the Christian biography? Why read biographies of other Christians? This author says that these Christians faced situations similar to us, and their lives can encourage us, enrich our prayer life, increase our knowledge of church history, and challenge us to work harder.

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John Charles Ryle

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This is a biography of John Charles Ryle which looks at his birth, conversion and life. The author encourages Christians to read Ryle's books.

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How Can They Hear When They Always See?

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This article emphasizes the importance of the spoken word in preaching over againstĀ visual aids and images. The author highlights the value of concentration in listening to theĀ sermon.

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Preaching Through the Ages

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This article discusses preaching as we find it through the history of the church.

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Preaching as Means of Communicating the Word of God

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This article scans the Old and New Testament to highlight preaching as the primary means of communicating the Word of God. Preaching today continues to be the way God speaks to us and works in us.

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How Can They Hear?

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This article looks at the importance of preaching in our modern society. The author also discusses hindrances to preaching.

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The Gospel in a Secular Society

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This article is about effectively communicating the gospel in our evangelism today. Working from Acts 17, the author shows how we can introduce the gospel to others within our modern secular society.

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A Challenge to Our Youth

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This article shows the youth what it means to be a Christian in today's world.

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Cultural Barriers to Preaching

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This article is about the barriers to the preaching of the gospel that result from postmodernism. The author looks at secularism, pluralism, and the loss of truth.

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Family Prayer

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This article is about family devotions and teaching our children to engage in regular devotions.

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