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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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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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What is Love?
John Piper talks about the truest and most beautiful love we can ever extend to anyone else or have extended to us. So what is love? What does it mean to be loved by Jesus? Love means giving us what … Continue reading
We Drive Ourselves to Hell
Once, James wrote: Remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, hard heart, heart, james, matthew henry, paul, regeneration, sin
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The Saturday Post(s)
The Exuberant Goodness of the Creator. A short quote showing that God is far kinder to us and creation than we can imagine. Does Netflix Make Christ More Precious to You? “What would that mean practically to regard everything in … Continue reading
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Tagged babies, bible, children, dating, george orwell, miscarriage, new believers, parenting, sex, worship
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