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I am a Christian, husband, father, church member, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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Why Repentance Looks Different for Different Folks
Repenting of sin always involves the same process, but it doesn’t look the same. Benjamin Shaw explains it well. Imagine repentance as a man walking in one direction who suddenly realizes that he is walking in the opposite direction from … Continue reading
Are You Bearing With & Forgiving Other Christians?
A good sermon is a wonderful gift that should be welcomed and shared. This past Sunday, one of our church’s pastors, Derick Zeulner, preached an encouraging and needed sermon (for my soul, at least) on Colossians 3:12-17. To spread it’s … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Donald Trump Discusses His Favorite Books of the Bible. LOL city. “Numbers & Deuteronomy: NO ONE has more respect for the Mosaic Law than me. I have never once broken it.” Roman Catholics & the Bible. One (among several) important difference … Continue reading
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The Treasure of the Gospel
Thomas Guthrie: “In the blood of Christ, to wash out sin’s darkest stains, in the grace of God to purify the foulest heart, in peace to calm life’s roughest storms, in hopes to cheer guilt’s darkest hour, in a courage … Continue reading
Self Interest Isn’t (Always) Sinful
Though there are all sorts sinful forms of self-interest, self-interest itself isn’t inherently sinful. In fact, there are a lot of good forms of self-interest the Bible approves of and even uses as motivators to live faithful lives. Wayne Grudem … Continue reading
Hey Christian, Are You Happy?
J.C. Ryle: How is it, people often ask, that so many professing believers have so little happiness in their religion? How is it that so many know little of joy and peace in believing, and go mourning and heavy-hearted towards … Continue reading
The Saturdays Post(s)
10 Resolutions for Mental Health. John Piper with a great list. I appreciated #10 a lot. “I shall bet my life on the assumption that this world is not idiotic, neither run by an absentee landlord, but that today, this … Continue reading
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A Tender Jesus Isn’t Enough
Jesus is tender, meek, and mild. He is a precious friend who comforts us, nourishes us, and fills our souls with His peace. But, that is not all He is and that is not all we need Him to be. … Continue reading
Feelings, Emotions, & God
Feelings are surprising, powerful, painful, pleasurable, and complex and because of that, a lot of people don’t exactly know what to do with their emotions. Some folks treat their emotions like they’re a curse and do all they can to … Continue reading
A Russian King, a Slave, Some Wolves, & Jesus
Paul Washer: Several years ago when I was in the Ukraine, they told me a story about a Russian Prince and his slave who were riding a dog sled in Siberia. Soon into their journey, they began to be chased … Continue reading
