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Peter LaRuffa
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Ask Anything! Podcast
Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership?
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "What does the Bible say about church membership?"
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Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?"
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "If someone asks to be called a pronoun that's not true, what's a loving, Christ-like response?"
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Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?"
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "If someone asks to be called a pronoun that's not true, what's a loving, Christ-like response?"
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Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?"
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "If someone asks to be called a pronoun that's not true, what's a loving, Christ-like response?"
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Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What is the Sabbath?"
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Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?" (referring to Matthew 18:17).
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Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Why Doesn't Accountability Work?"
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Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?"
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Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "How do I confront a loved one in a "lifestyle" sin - or do I?"
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Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What do I do with righteous anger?"
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Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses
On today's Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses episode, I give brief responses to topics like:
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Kids and anxiety
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Dating non-believers
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Engaging with your LGBTQ+ friends
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The Catholic Bible
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The Apostles' Creed
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Intercession
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Christians and climate crisis
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Sinful dreams
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Divorce when there is abuse
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question:
"Is it okay to not want to have kids?"
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I'll be answering the question: "Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?"
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I'll be taking a break from posting a new episode during Christmas/New Year's, but I'm excited to jump back in with more in 2022. Happy New Year, and God bless!
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: is the Bible "anti-women?"
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter shares something that was very much on his heart but didn't make it into his last sermon: the Lord's heart for those who are wanting a child.
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter explains the 5 Points of Calvinism and talks about how to think about these doctrines through a biblical lens.
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by his wife Sarah, as they answer questions about parenting and school options. Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa
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Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill?
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by Aaron Barnett as they answer the question: "Does God decide everything? Is there any freewill?"
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?"
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?"
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Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?"
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Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?"
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Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven?
In this episode, Peter talks about disabilities and heaven!
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Ask Anything! Podcast (Trailer)
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Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the final reason I shared in my sermon.
Reason #3: Crying out is the kindest thing a victim can do for their offender. (cf. 2 Sam. 11-12)
Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?
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Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry.
Here's the second of three reasons I shared in my sermon.
Reason #2: Crying out protects other potential victims.
Check out Healing Hearts Ministries International.
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- Great sermon by Pastor Brad Bigney on the Ascension of Jesus Christ! Check it out HERE.
- Welcome to our new Pastoral Intern, Kyle Chambers!
- Great time teaching Grace For You. Thanks to all who attended!
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Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the first of three reasons I shared in my sermon.
Reason #1: Crying out gives victims the opportunity to not live as “desolate” people (cf. 2 Sam. 13)
Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?
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Nothing too spectacular, but you will get to listen (yes, listen) to the Mother's Day card the kids (specifically Jonathan) picked out for Sarah.
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- I'm back with a small preview of upcoming content, but then...
- Hear about the wedding that surprised our church family yesterday. {:-o
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When we read Rom. 6:3,4 and see the words "baptized" or "baptism," we might be missing out on the bigger picture if all we think about is water baptism.
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- Baptism Sundays are the best! Full sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons.
- Tried something new by asking two young people to do the Scripture Reading before I preached. Loved it, and can't wait to do it again.
- Announced a Special Offering we're taking for two important projects, one of which pertains to our very own Fort Thomas campus.
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- Upside Down Living sermon series came to a close today as I preached Matt. 5:10-12. Full Sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons.
- Sung a new song today! Check out Yes I Will
- SOOOOOO great to see John again for the first time since we left Newport!
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Here are some last-minute thoughts concerning the election tomorrow.
In this episode, I reference Al Mohler's podcast episode. Audio and transcript can be found HERE.
Also, check out this recent post on The Babylon Bee. It's humorous, but also kinda sad.
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A very full day of ministry for Grace Fellowship Church!
- Commissioning Andrew & Taylor Caudill...check out liveglobal.org
- Preaching Matt. 5:9
- Teaching "Grace For You"
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If the Bible calls you to be merciful, and you're a victim of sexual abuse, is it wrong to come forward and report the person? Absolutely not.
Let's talk about #MeToo and mercy.
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I recently had a great converastion with the person next to me on an airplane, but I made a promise to them that I thought would be best to run by our church family.
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- Reading vs. Feeding on the Word of God
- Children's Ministry expansion
- Some articles I enjoyed reading over the weekend
- Upcoming content preview
- Thoughts surrounding the tragic events in Pittsburgh, PA, yesterday. #PittsburghStrong
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Forgiven people forgive people.
If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's the final 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.
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Forgiven people forgive people.
If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.
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Forgiven people forgive people.
If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 1 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.
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In this episode, I explain the consistent expectation throughout the Scriptures for those who have received mercy to be givers of mercy themselves. It's very concerning when we don't see that in our own lives. There's no such thing as a "mercy-hoarder." Forgiven people forgive people.
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Hear why the "dual audience" to whom Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount is more radical than you might think, and how that is another example of "Upside Down Living" being demonstrated by King Jesus.
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I preached my first message in the "Upside Down Living" sermon series today from Matt. 5:7. The sermon should be uploaded within 24-48 hours to graceky.org/sermons.
Additionally, I was grateful to receive an encouraging email from a member of our church after preaching today, which greatly blessed me. Hope you'll encourage your pastor soon, too!
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Most people don't think they can change what they crave. They think they might be able to change what they do, but that doesn't necessarily change their desires. That might not be the case, though. In this episode, I draw application from a personal experience of mine that might be a helpful step in growing an appetite for the things of God.
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As I promised while teaching at our Counseling & Discipleship Training Conference, here's an opportunity to listen in on Sarah & me discussing some of our favorite parenting resources.
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Right after we recorded our last episode re: the Full Focus Planner, we sat down to set it up. It actually got a little emotional. {:-\ But, it all worked out.
Here are some thoughts looking back on a week of using the FFP together.
If the planner sounds like something you want to try, log on to Full Focus Planner at fullfocusplanner.com.
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We heard Pastor Brad on the big screen preach from Matt. 5:6, and had a GREAT turnout at "Connect," which is one of my favorite things we do as a church.
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As a person, I'm a planner. However, I've never wanted to actually use a paper planner. Sometimes they look big & bulky. Other times I just saw it as one more thing for me to leave behind accidentally. Lastly, I could never wrap my mind around better using my time by using a tool that requires time to maintain. I just didn't get it.
But about a month ago, I gave the Full Focus Planner a shot, and - I - love it. Serious game-changer.
I suggested Sarah give it a shot, and she said "no" (sigh). {:-(
But then she said "yes"! (Woo-hoo!) {:-D
Tonight I'm helping her set it up. Listen to us talk about some initial feelings about it, and expect an update as to how it's going at some point in the future.
If interested, check out the Full Focus Planner at fullfocusplanner.com.
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Pastor Aaron Barnett blessed us with an excellent sermon from Matt. 5:5, which he preached to another record-breaking crowd at Grace Fellowship Fort Thomas (that is, if the numbers are right). It was a great day.
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Part 4 in a series of episodes re: baptism. This series covers the 8 points from my sermon at Grace Fellowship Church on May 6, 2018. In this episode, we wrap things up by looking at points 7 & 8:
- Baptism makes us more like Jesus.
- Baptism grows us in our obedience to Christ.
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Part 3 in a series of episodes re: baptism. This series will cover the 8 points from my sermon at Grace Fellowship Church on May 6, 2018. In this episode, we look at points 5 & 6:
- Baptism is not for babies.
- Baptism is for believers.
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Part 2 in a series of episodes re: baptism. This series will cover the 8 points from my sermon at Grace Fellowship Church on May 6, 2018. In this episode, we look at points 3 & 4:
- Baptism is not necessary for salvation.
- Baptism is normative for the New Testament believer.
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Part 1 in a series of episodes re: baptism. In this episode, I briefly discuss what you can expect in the series, and then hone in on two main points:
- Baptism does not save us from our sins.
- Baptism does symbolize our salvation.
Yes, that's a lawnmower you hear in the background, but it goes away after a few minutes. #HomeOfficeProbs
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Thankful for Jesús Cantú's sensitivity to God's seemingly impromptu leading among us at church today. Also, looking forward to publishing some episodes this week re: Baptism, breaking down my sermon from back in May. That sermon and today's sermon by Pastor Brad can be heard at graceky.org/sermons.
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Sometimes in my cynicism, I tend to withhold talking about the good that God is doing to "see if it's real," or "see if it sticks" or other such nonsense. It's ridiculous, and sinful. This is my attempt to brag on Him, right here, right now, because He's doing great things among us - right here, right now.
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It's always best to study Scripture with Scripture. Cross-referencing Prov. 31:10 with Ruth 3:11 reveals a significant and often overlooked truth about true, biblical womanhood.
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Highlights from Sun, May 20, plus some thoughts on our new sermon series in the book of Proverbs.
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Prov. 31:10ff doesn’t describe a young woman, but an older & prosperous woman. It's best understood with a lifetime of fruitfulness in mind, not “doing all the things, all the time.”
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The alleged Prov. 31 Woman isn't real. Little "Mrs. Perfect" doesn't exist.
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"Testimony Sundays" are always some of the best worship services for us at Grace. Hear why I enjoyed it as much as I did.
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“God doesn’t want us to walk with a limp.” Listen in on my interview with Camille Cates from Healing Hearts Ministries International. Studies show that 37% of professing Protestant Christian women have had an abortion. Hear of the hope, the help, and the healing Camille has found in Christ as a post-abortive woman, and how she and others at Healing Hearts help bring healing to people just like you and me.
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I interview Jesús Cantú about his sermon on racism from Sun, March 5, 2017, at Grace Fellowship Church in Fort Thomas, KY.
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"Between the Lines" is up and running! - Why am I doing this? - LifeHack for non-NKJV Bible readers - ASL Interpretation and the Providence of God
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