Friday, December 28, 2012

The Top 10 Resurgence Posts of 2012


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Before we kick off the new year, we would like to take a moment and look back at everything we discussed here on Resurgence in 2012.
In case you missed any of the most popular articles throughout the year, or if you just want to read them again, here are the 10 top posts of 2012:

10. CAN MEN AND WOMEN BE ‘JUST FRIENDS’?

Amanda Edmondson, September 25
Though men and women work, attend school, and socialize together, can they really be friends? Here Amanda Edmondson answers this question and provides some practical guidelines and boundaries.

9. 15 THINGS TO CONSIDER ABOUT ABORTION

John Piper, January 22
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is a day that has been set aside each year since 1983 to observe the value of human all life—born and unborn. This post from John Piper captures 15 things to consider about abortion.

8. 9 WAYS TO FIGHT THE TEMPTATION OF PORNOGRAPHY

BJ Stockman, March 10
Unfortunately, there is a proliferation of pornography. This post focuses on a biblical and grace-centered way to resist the temptation to view porn. Though this post is primarily aimed at men, this is also helpful for the growing number of women who are addicted to porn as well.

7. PUFF OR PASS: SHOULD CHRISTIANS SMOKE POT OR NOT?

Mark Driscoll, December 6
This past November, Washington State and Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana. This decision, of course, leads to a host of pastoral questions and issues for Christian. This article is from the introduction of Mark Driscoll’s free eBook with the same title.

6. 8 WAYS TO PROTECT YOUR CHILDREN FROM SEXUAL ABUSE

Lindsey Holcomb, March 12
Heartbreakingly, many victims of sexual assault are children. Lindsey Holcomb, coauthor of Rid of My Disgrace with her husband, Justin, provides eight ways parents can protect their children from sexual abuse.

5. A FATHER’S FRIGHT OF TWILIGHT

Mark Driscoll, November 16
Twilight is an incredibly popular vampire-themed novel and movie series. Here Mark Driscoll shares his concerns with this series as a pastor and father.

4. 10 WAYS FOR MOMS TO RESPECT THEIR SONS

Jen Smidt, April 9
Respect is defined as a deep admiration for someone elicited by his or her abilities, qualities, or achievements. How can moms respect their sons without making them idols? Jen Smidt provides 10 tips for moms (p.s. dads can benefit from this article as well).

3. 5 NOTES ON DATING FOR THE GUYS

Brandon Andersen, August 28
As Christians, what does it practically look like to date? Brandon Andersen provides insight to help Christian men date in a way that honors God and the women they pursue.

2. SEX-TRAFFICKING AT THE SUPER BOWL

Justin Holcomb, February 2
Did you know that the Super Bowl, like other large sporting events, is a magnet for sex-trafficking and child prostitution? Did you know it is possibly the largest sex-trafficking event in the U.S.? With this article, Resurgence director Justin Holcomb not only reveals this disturbing reality, but also provides six practical ways that you can fight sex-trafficking.

1. FOR THE GALS: 8 PRINCIPLES FOR DATING

Jen Smidt, March 19
Though dating can be exciting, it can also be confusing, heartbreaking, and tumultuous. Jen Smidt looks back upon her dating experiences and provides eight principles she would have told herself years ago before getting married.

Originally Posted @ www.TheResurgence.com 

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