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The Time I Was Rebuked to Trust Jesus By Reading Harry Potter

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

I am currently reading through Harry Potter for the first time (and loving it). In The Order of the Pheonix (the book I am currently reading), I was struck by the rebuke that the cranky Phineas Nigellius gave to Harry … Continue reading →

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Why Did My Family Join a Church Plant?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

If you follow any of my social media handles, you probably know my wife and I have recently become members of a church plant in my hometown, San Clemente, California. Our journey to church planting hasn’t been quick, but the … Continue reading →

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The Danger of ‘Active Christianity’

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

Take a moment and allow a heart check-up. James Houston: This century is possibly the first one in which action has been emphasized and valued more than contemplation. Today we do things. We think contemplation wastes time, produces nothing, and … Continue reading →

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Several Bible Reading Plans for 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

Alright, let’s talk about reading the whole Bible in 2018. But first, before we start with the various plans, allow a few preliminary words. First, here are a few reasons reading all the Bible in 2017 should excite you. Second, … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Deny Yourself?

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

Jesus said if anyone wants to follow him they must “deny himself” (Matthew 16:24). But what does it mean to deny yourself? William Barclay answered well: “To deny oneself means in every moment of life to say no to self, … Continue reading →

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Seven Directions for Singing in Church

Posted on December 19, 2017 by

Christians are a singing people. Our Savior, whom we strive to imitate, sings (Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26). Our Scriptures command us to sing (Ephesians 5:19; Colossians 3:16). Our perfect salvation compels us to sing (Psalm 96:1-2). Our gatherings are saturated … Continue reading →

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An Unconventional Graduation Blessing

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

Joshua McNall gave a beautifully unconventional graduation blessing to the class of 2017: Class of 2017, hear these words: May you fail  [long pause] … to seek significance in the plastic trinkets of this world / things like money, power, and fame. … Continue reading →

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