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The Saturday Post(s)
Your Single Most Important Habit. “Negligence and chronic minimizing of the importance of corporate worship reveal something unhealthy and scary in our souls. Let’s resist it with fresh resolve. For our deep and enduring joy, there is simply no replacement … Continue reading
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You Are a Single Issue Voter
John Piper proves that everyone is a single-issue voter deep down: No endorsement of any single issue qualifies a person to hold public office. Being pro-life does not make a person a good governor, mayor, or president. But there are … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
But Jesus Never Said Anything About Homosexuality. “If you’ve ever claimed that Scripture says homosexual behavior is a sin, there’s a good chance someone tried to correct you with, “Jesus never said anything about homosexuality.” It doesn’t matter what Bible … Continue reading
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Tagged books, congregational singing, homosexuality, local church, music, parenting, politics, reading, repentance, retirement, seeker sensitive, sin, singing, sports
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Parents, Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Parents, if you don’t talk to your children about sex, someone else will – and who knows what they’ll say. Melissa Edgington gives some helpful pointers on how to start. If we start young, we can easily keep the conversation … Continue reading
Dear Christian, the Storm Has Passed
Charles Spurgeon offers a simple, but profoundly life-giving word in February 25th’s morning devotion: It is pleasant to pass over a country after a storm has spent itself; to smell the freshness of the herbs after the rain has passed … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
But, Do You Adore Jesus? “When we look at Jesus, are we warmed? Or do we shrug our shoulders?” What Would You Say If Your Wife Was Ripped Away From You? “Aassistant coach with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Monty Williams … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, apologetics, church planting, death, devotion, funeral, gospel, politics, religion, socialism
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Are You Avoiding This Part of “Gospel-Centered” Living
“See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled…” Hebrews 12:15 Ray Ortlund: The resurgence of a gospel-centered paradigm of … Continue reading
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
