Mike Minter

Teaching Pastor of Reston Bible Church (@restonbible) in Dulles, VA.

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The beauty of binary is that there is no wiggle room. Nothing is fuzzy or unclear. While works-based religion blurs the edges, the binary Gospel brings life into sharp focus. https://t.co/GNgM3SAwAe

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I often say that the world is not getting better, but worse. This sometimes meets with pushback from people who see recent decades as evidence of progress. They have a good point, but much confusion comes when we mix apples with oranges. https://t.co/hQUelFj7Z5

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Protect or love? Perhaps if we obey what is clear, God will reveal what is not clear. Thoughts on the #refugeecrisis https://t.co/fI51PkKGTj

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Some thoughts on #love as viewed by the recipient: https://t.co/WIB2gXCbv5

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Here are some thoughts on wisdom versus intelligence: http://t.co/E5BXmiWMFj

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One of the most painful experiences in ministry is when people leave your church. Take 5: https://t.co/Zo0FZsEBqK

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Never let your kids feel that you care more about the church than you do about them. Take 5: https://t.co/ccnTBp4pHM

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Fail to address the pressures & expectations of your PK & you'll likely end up with a rebel or a hypocrite. Take 5: https://t.co/fsS7FhXvZL

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Thank you, @restonbible, for your generosity. https://t.co/qXD07i4ZKA

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What "exit ramps" are you tempted to take when dealing with difficult texts from the Scriptures? Take 5: https://t.co/6hXBqZcJl0

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Pastors lie, even when we don’t mean to. Don't suppress the truth from the pulpit. Take 5: https://t.co/3S12dBKvrK

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Here are some final thoughts on meditation, observation, preparation, & oration as you prepare a message. Take 5: https://t.co/2Dun1VD9DP

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Setting tension creates a desire for resolution & keeps people engaged as you teach toward that resolution. Take 5: https://t.co/b7rsgVMM9k

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Biblical texts have a trajectory and a destination. Your message should too. Take 5: https://t.co/XCU9fuvkDS

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A key aspect of message prep is distilling all you've learned for a message into a single, portable thought. Take 5: https://t.co/bOjQ3HhQ0r

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Here are some specific examples of how observation shows the credibility of the truth of Scripture.Take 5: https://t.co/fU5RR4BzpL

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Observation is seeing life through the lens Scripture and is a vital part of message preparation. Take 5: https://t.co/6EE4Jd2mgO

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Here are some personal insights from Jonah that serve as an example of the blessings of biblical mediation. Take 5: https://t.co/DSlDczpE7q

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Don’t confuse biblical meditation with mysticism. Here are some scriptural guidelines - Take 5: https://t.co/kYOjZxmY5D

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If you missed last week's Marriage Booster with Paul Goodnight, you can check out the audio here: http://t.co/lNUeawIhNA