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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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Is This How You See Your Place in Church?
Jonathan Leeman shares what he says to everyone desiring to become a member of the church he pastors. When people come to join my church, they are asked to do an interview with an elder, where they are asked to … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
The Old Testament in 5 Minutes. A short, helpful video. Israel & Women-in-Combat. ““Whenever anyone at National Review … writes in opposition to opening all combat jobs to women or (even worse) drafting women into ground combat, there is predictable … Continue reading
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Why I Want to Hear Bad Sermons in My Church
I believe that the life of the church is sustained by the ministry of the pulpit. If God’s Word is what brings conviction of sin, life to the spiritually dead (1 Peter 1:23), and nourishment for the spiritually alive (Matthew … Continue reading
When the Church Seems to Slow You Down
Mark Dever relays a personal story with a much needed point for Christians struggling with the local church. During my doctoral studies, however, about ten years ago, my mind began to focus even more on the topic of the church, … Continue reading
How to Become Spiritually Miserable
Eric Davis offers 13 ways to become spiritually miserable. Each one is worth your consideration and reflection. Meditate on how you have seemed to receive a “raw deal” when things are hard. While thinking about your “raw deal,” seek the … Continue reading
Good Advice for Your Nextdoor Neighbors
Scott Slayton shares some great advice on how Christians should go about their neighboring: Be a good neighbor to the people who physically live around you. Know their names, talk to them when you see them, and help out any … Continue reading
7 Ways to Fight Distraction in Prayer
Have you ever struggled to focus in prayer? Do distractions seem to rise up when you bow down to pray? If so, you are not alone. If not, you are a liar. Because of our own fleshly weakness and Satan’s … Continue reading
Help Wanted?
This last week I preached for my church. Before I dug back into my sermon preparation, I chose to read the day’s devotion from Charles Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening. Feeling a great need of help from the Lord, I found … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
10 Bible Passages to Pray for Your Children. “God has made it abundantly clear in Scripture that he wants to bless our children and descendants. He’s given us many promises to give us faith to hope and pray for their salvation and well-being. … Continue reading
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You Are Christ’s
“You are Christ’s…” 1 Corinthians 3:23 Charles Spurgeon’s meditation on this verse is worth your pondering. You are his by donation, for the Father gave you to the Son; (you are) his by his bloody purchase, for he counted down … Continue reading
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