Christian Living Update -- April 20, 2010

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Love is a Choice: The Realities of Adoption
Sharon Beth Brani
Nothing could have prepared me for the challenges I faced after bringing 2-year-old Jenny home from Russia. "Can't you send her back?" a well-meaning friend suggested. The thought hurt---not only the day it was said but today as I remember it. No, she was not a puppy. She was my child. There was no turning back.
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The Distinguishing Mark of Christianity
John MacArthur
Yes, we're freed from sin and ultimate judgment. But Scripture repeatedly calls Christians "slaves," purchased for God. This is the very essence of what it means to be a Christian. And, yes, this is a good thing.
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Do Not Fear
Daily Disciples Devotional
Fear is a natural emotion that can be good when used for protection but debilitating when allowed to control us. Fear can hinder our judgment and potentially prevent us from moving forward to receive all that God has for us. We too are fearful of many things, from losing control to the unpredictability of our future. God was very straightforward and serious when counseling Joshua about fear.
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Should We Ever Spank our Children?
Dr. Paul Dean
Time with CNN reports on a new study by researchers at Tulane University that indicates spanking children leads to more aggressive behavior. The analysts claim to have controlled for other variables that could account for aggressive behavior in children including alcohol abuse by the parents or violence between the parents, etc.
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