@PastorMinter

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

 Dulles, VA
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Joined February 2011
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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. rstbl.ch/2Eq7F3N

The Binary Gospel - Reston Bible Church

The term binary is not a new one, but it has made its way into our everyday vocabulary thanks to computer technology. Here is how the word is defined by the Oxford dictionary: “Relating to, composed...

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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. rstbl.ch/2nqoWT0
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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 rstbl.ch/1PruCX8
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Some thoughts on #love as viewed by the recipient: rstbl.ch/1jhTMc4
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Here are some thoughts on wisdom versus intelligence: rstbl.ch/1C6BWBw
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One of the most painful experiences in ministry is when people leave your church. Take 5: vimeo.com/118169010
Never let your kids feel that you care more about the church than you do about them. Take 5: vimeo.com/116190009
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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: vimeo.com/116186921
Thank you, @restonbible, for your generosity. vimeo.com/114584132
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What "exit ramps" are you tempted to take when dealing with difficult texts from the Scriptures? Take 5: vimeo.com/113718341
Pastors lie, even when we don’t mean to. Don't suppress the truth from the pulpit. Take 5: vimeo.com/113549841
Here are some final thoughts on meditation, observation, preparation, & oration as you prepare a message. Take 5: vimeo.com/112632824
Setting tension creates a desire for resolution & keeps people engaged as you teach toward that resolution. Take 5: vimeo.com/112402988
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Biblical texts have a trajectory and a destination. Your message should too. Take 5: vimeo.com/111868251
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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: vimeo.com/110826615
Here are some specific examples of how observation shows the credibility of the truth of Scripture.Take 5: vimeo.com/110820477
Observation is seeing life through the lens Scripture and is a vital part of message preparation. Take 5: vimeo.com/110812481
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Here are some personal insights from Jonah that serve as an example of the blessings of biblical mediation. Take 5: vimeo.com/110801391
Don’t confuse biblical meditation with mysticism. Here are some scriptural guidelines - Take 5: vimeo.com/110300148
If you missed last week's Marriage Booster with Paul Goodnight, you can check out the audio here: rstbl.ch/1rAcg4w
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