Teenage rebellion is not a universal cultural norm. It is unknown in some cultures and was little known even in western cultures before the second half of the 20th century. Our popular culture has created the trend and continues to fuel it. Ed Stetzer, who offers a stream of commentary on church and culture issues …

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From Ed Welch and CCEF (Christian Counselling and Education Foundation) Two friends. One will give you advice. Good advice. The other will pray for you right then and there and will keep praying for you. Which one do you want to talk with? “It depends.” Yes, it does. Sometimes you might want some good advice. …

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From Justin Taylor’s blog here is Paul Tripp’s definition of love: “Love is willing self-sacrifice for the good of another that does not require reciprocation or that the person being loved is deserving” (What Did You Expect? p. 188). In the following he unpacks the definition (pp. 188-189): Love is willing. Jesus said, “No one …

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