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Illegal … But Still Sinful Legal, but still sinful…

by Benjamin Burks on May 16, 2012

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14) The topic of homosexuality has caught my attention in recent days because [...]

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RUI Directors Report – 5/02/2012

May 2, 2012

(In case you missed it….please read the answer to prayer at the bottom of this blog.) Drug Overdose Deaths: Prescription or Illicit? In prescription drug abuse, there are typically two classes of drugs that are abused: pain relievers and anti-anxiety medication. Together, they kill approximately 70 people every day. According to a USA Today article [...]

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Learned Behavior

May 2, 2012

Ephesians 4:19-23, “Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. (20) But ye have not so learned Christ; (21) If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: (22) That ye put off concerning the former [...]

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What Does Pride Look Like?

April 25, 2012

“Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king; and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him.” (1 Kings 1:5) Pride corrupts and disrupts the lives of so many people. Here, in this passage the pride of Adonijah (one of David’s sons) is consumed with [...]

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Brokenness

April 18, 2012

I am sitting in a hotel in Knoxville and desire a soft drink. At the end of the hall is a machine. In my pocket is a $20 bill, and no other change. The machine will not take a $20 bill. I feel at times like that $20 bill. Let me explain… Could I encourage [...]

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RUI Director’s Report – March 21, 2012

March 21, 2012

ATTENTION ALL RU CHAPTERS… Directors Accelerated Seminar The start of this event is only 3 weeks away! I searched plane tickets from 6 major cities and found flights to O’Hare from all of them for less than $250. Directors, if you feel you are struggling in building your chapter, or just want to sharpen your [...]

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Recognizing God’s Presence Through His Words Through You

March 21, 2012

How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, To you, who for refuge to Jesus have fled? I thought about that little phrase, What more can He say than to you He hath said, [...]

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How to Get Wisdom

March 15, 2012

(Everything below is a rough draft of a sermon preached on 3/14 at Northlove Baptist Church. This has not been proofed, and was displayed for our continued study.) Proverbs 2:1-6 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and [...]

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RU Directors Report – 03/14/2012

March 14, 2012

Directors Accelerated Training Days Directors, don’t miss this opportunity to spend a few days with some of the top directors along with the staff of RU. We still have openings for those who need to attend these special training sessions. Register here – http://reformu.com/recovery/directors-accelerated-training-seminar/ (Call 815-246-2875 if you have any questions.) Challenge Leaders to Contact [...]