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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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Get Over Yourself & Finally Find Joy
Justin Taylor posted this quote the other day and it has been blessing me since. Desiring you, my dear readers, to be blessed, I offer it to thee. G.K Chesterton: How much happier you would be if you only knew … Continue reading
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Tagged gk chesterton, humility, joy, justin taylor, pride, self examination
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A Very Helpful Infograph of Ephesians 2:1-10
Ephesians 2:1-10 is one of the most powerful passages in all the Bible. It explains the need (2:1-3) and nature (2:4-10) of our salvation in a compelling, forceful, and clear way. Said simply, it is one of the most important … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, cross, derick zeulner, ephesians, gospel, salvation
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The Saturday Post(s)
Planned Parenthood Murders People – None of Their Other Services Matter. I appreciate the frankness of this piece. It is focusing. “What percentage of their business is murder? Doesn’t matter. What else do they do besides murder? Doesn’t matter. Have … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, christology, jesus, leadership, pornography, tattoos, trinity
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How to Defuse the Accusation of Intolerance
What if someone who’s hostile to Christianity asks for your opinion on a controversial topic? For instance, what if someone came up to you and asked: What do you think about abortion? What do you believe about homosexuals? Would you … Continue reading
A Dark Restaurant
Vance Havner: Some time ago a friend of mine took me to a restaurant where they must have loved darkness rather light. I stumbled into the dimly-lit cavern, fumbled for a chair, and mumbled that I needed a flashlight in … Continue reading
Christian, You Don’t Have What It Takes
This is a hopeful post that will start out with a terribly (but only seemingly) unhopeful word. Here is the word: you do not have what it takes to live or minister in Christ’s Name. Yes, you are not competent … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, grace, love, ministry, pastoral ministry, puritan, richard sibbes
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The Saturday Post(s)
This week will be a bit light since I was preaching all week at a middle school camp. Hope you enjoy! 12 Truths for Parents of Special Needs Children. “As a father who lives in the world of special needs, … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, disabilities, evangelism, romans, salvation, Sanctification, special needs
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The Saturday Post(s)
Take a Test on the Trinity. How well do you understand the doctrine that lies at the heart of the Christian faith? This test can help you know where you’re at in your knowledge of God and shows you where … Continue reading
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Tagged annihilationism, bible study, church discipline, devil, evil, hell, judgment, prayer, singing, sovereignty, technology, trinity, worship
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A Word to Pastors & Anyone Doing Christian Ministry
I came across this little gem in my reading today and thought it was important enough to share with all my brothers and sister engaged in Christian ministry of any kind. Whatever ministry you find yourself in (whether children’s ministry, … Continue reading
I Never Wanted to Follow Jesus
So, in the familiar tune of, “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” Red Mountain Church has created a song I think perfectly captures the way Jesus saved me (and you). The lyrics are as follows: I never wanted to follow … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, calvinism, hymn, red mountain church, regeneration, salvation
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