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Whitaker Writings: Justice and Mercy
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Tuesday, June 17, 2014. I recently read about a court case from the state of Virginia from the summer of 2000. A deaf couple faced eviction because they were unable to pay back rent to their landlord. The judge heard the complaint from the landlord. There was no doubt about whether the money was owed - it certainly was. At the same time, there was no doubt that the couple was truly unable to pay the money they owed. If you h...
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Whitaker Writings: October 2014
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Thursday, October 9, 2014. Sometimes "evangelism" can be a scary idea. Truth told, we seldom feel "ready" to share the gospel. I've learned that we BEST point people to Jesus when we live our lives for the glory of Christ, and take opportunities along the way to tell people why we have hope and joy in serving God and people. Here's something I wrote to my church family earlier today:. We can engage them in regular conversati...
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Whitaker Writings: "Evangelism" is Scary!
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Thursday, October 9, 2014. Sometimes "evangelism" can be a scary idea. Truth told, we seldom feel "ready" to share the gospel. I've learned that we BEST point people to Jesus when we live our lives for the glory of Christ, and take opportunities along the way to tell people why we have hope and joy in serving God and people. Here's something I wrote to my church family earlier today:. We can engage them in regular conversati...
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Whitaker Writings: January 2013
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Four Things We Learn from Being Sick. I absolutely hate being sick. I hate feeling unproductive. I hate feeling weak, miserable, and generally "icky" (that's a highly technical medical term). I can think of four things I have learned from times of sickness. 1) When I am weak, He is strong. 2) Rest is a good thing. 3) This world is not my home. When I am sick, I cease to be comfortable in this tem...
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Whitaker Writings: November 2012
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Christmas Hope - A Short Novel. I'd like to announce the publication of my second e-book, just in time for Christmas! Christmas Hope - A Short Novel. Is now available through Amazon.com. Not everyone is able to have a "Merry" Christmas. The Nelson family is about to learn this in a very personal way. Then tragedy strikes and everything changes. For free to any computer, or download the Kindle app.
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Whitaker Writings: The One Thing They Didn't (and Couldn't) Teach Me in Seminary
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Tuesday, January 27, 2015. The One Thing They Didn't (and Couldn't) Teach Me in Seminary. In seminary I was taught a lot of important things, and I use them every day in life and in ministry. I learned Bible, theology, preaching skills, ministry methods, and so much more. Seminary prepared me for pastoral ministry in countless ways. Many times over the years I have quipped, "They didn't teach me THAT in seminary! To go to th...
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Whitaker Writings: For Crying Out Loud, Act Like a Toilet!
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Monday, December 16, 2013. For Crying Out Loud, Act Like a Toilet! Today I found myself overly frustrated with a toilet that wouldn't flush properly. "For crying out loud, act like a toilet! I shouted at the clogged-up porcelain bowl. I must confess: I get frustrated when things don't operate the way they are intended. Then I thought of how a similar chastisement could be given to me sometimes: "Act like a Christian! C) Bria...
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Whitaker Writings: January 2015
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Tuesday, January 27, 2015. The One Thing They Didn't (and Couldn't) Teach Me in Seminary. In seminary I was taught a lot of important things, and I use them every day in life and in ministry. I learned Bible, theology, preaching skills, ministry methods, and so much more. Seminary prepared me for pastoral ministry in countless ways. Many times over the years I have quipped, "They didn't teach me THAT in seminary! To go to th...
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Whitaker Writings: May 2013
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Thursday, May 23, 2013. Dandelions, Scribbles, and Love. Our children have always enjoyed giving gifts to their mother and me. When they were very young, they proudly gave us pieces of paper filled with scribbles; we lovingly displayed these scribbles on the refrigerator for all to enjoy. We know that our children will continue to mature in their expressions of love as they grow older. As always, the love they show will ...
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Whitaker Writings: February 2013
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Brian T. Whitaker. Help for Widows and Widowers. Christian Husbands and Fathers. Tuesday, February 19, 2013. A friend of mine posed a good question about salvation: "Can a person who has been truly 'born again' lose (or throw away) their salvation? I do not believe that someone who is truly saved can walk away from Christ. If God is the one who did all the work ( Ephesians 2:8-9. How can we UNDO that work? We read about how the Lord will be faithful to complete what He started in us. In Romans 8:38-39.
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