Category Archives: paul basden

Once Upon a Marriage

Once upon a time, people who got married were quick to believe in “happily ever after” endings. They had read about them in children’s fairytales and had seen them in popular movies. When they tied the marital knot, they expected … Continue reading

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What do you need to quit?

At the beginning of every New Year, most of us resolve to do something differently. Usually it involves quitting something that is unwise or unhealthy, and starting something that benefits us and others. Have you thought about what you need … Continue reading

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The Next Level: The New Testament, Week 2 (The Gospel of John)

The Next Level: The New Testament Week Two: Gospel of John Jennifer Long June 14, 2011 AUTHOR: No name directly mentioned The reference to John, the disciple whom Jesus loved, in 21:24 connects the gospel to him and the style … Continue reading

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Fit for Life: TELL [message notes]

How to Give Away Your Faith Paperback: 202 pages Publisher: IVP Books; Revised Edition edition (February 22, 2008) Language: English ISBN-10: 0830834214 Purchase: amazon.com Out of the Saltshaker & into the World: Evangelism as a Way of Life Paperback: 288 … Continue reading

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Being Human [trailnotes]

January 1, 2011 Being Human Being human has its glories… Listening to beautiful music with a lover or friend Holding a newborn baby in your arms Seeing a Texas sunrise in winter Eating dark chocolate (You knew I’d work that … Continue reading

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“All I Need for Christmas: HOPE” [message notes]

“All I Need for Christmas: HOPE” Hope is sometimes wishful thinking Hope in the Bible is very different … The future is in God’s hands One day God will fulfill all his promises God’s best days (and yours) are still … Continue reading

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Never Done It Before [trail notes]

About a year ago Denise and I were visiting some friends in Birmingham. One of them said to me, “Did you know that ___________ Church here in town is having a six-hour Bible Study on Friday nights … from 6 … Continue reading

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Learning to pray … again … [trail notes]

Learning to pray … again … I usually love to pray in the morning, right after I’ve read some verses in the Bible and some pages in a good Christian book. But not today. Today my morning prayers were as … Continue reading

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