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The Saturday Post(s)
Nothing Explicitly Christian About the Pope’s Message. “Nevertheless, even though the speech was historic, it was also a disappointment—not so much for what he did say but for what he didn’t say. For example…” Some Thoughts on Reading Books. Al … Continue reading
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Tagged books, discipleship, heavenly tourism, public school, reading, roman catholicism
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Your Life is the Evidence of Your Theology
Our believing gives way to our behaving. Our theology (i.e. the stuff we really believe about God and not the stuff we pretend to believe about God) always flows out of our fingertips. What you do is a result of … Continue reading
A Song I Want Sung at My Funeral
Recently, I have been listening to the song Death Be Not Proud by Audrey Assad and it has been wrecking me in all the right ways. In listening, I have decided that I want this song sung at my funeral, … Continue reading
11 Books I Wish Every Parent at My Church Would Read
A few Sundays ago, it was Youth Appreciation Sunday at my church and as the new youth minister I had the privilege and responsibility to preach for all five of our services. I preached out of Deuteronomy 6:4-8 and called … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
For those who missed last Saturday Post(s), I am sorry! The Lord has had me active in lots of good things and unfortunately, that has made the blog a wee bit quiet. However, for your weekend reading, here is some … Continue reading
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Tagged doctrine, family, homework, homosexual, motherhood, politics, productivity, school, sexual immorality
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What If I Don’t Feel Forgiven?
We know the gospel is offered to those in need of forgiveness, but what do you do when you don’t feel forgiven even when you believe the gospel? What are Christians supposed to do when they no longer feel in … Continue reading
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Tagged eternal security, feelings, forgiveness, gospel, ian hamilton, suffering
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The Saturday Post(s)
Protect Your Children & My Children From Porn. An excellent call to all parents. “Your kids may see pornography someplace, but don’t let it be in your home or on the devices that you provide for them. And, when you … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, pastoral ministry, porn, pornography, sexual immorality, sovereignty, suffering, theology
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What Does (or Should) Sermon Preparation Look Like?
Note: this is a post that will most likely only be interesting to preachers. But all are welcome to enjoy nonetheless! Allistair Begg is a fantastic and faithful preacher. He is true to the text, clear as crystal, winsome in … Continue reading
The Friend I Really Need
There are countless characters in the Bible I have a fondness for. Men and women whom I think to be particularly tender and loving. John the Apostle always sounds like a loving Pastor/Father who wants nothing more than for me … Continue reading
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Tagged friendship, love, mercy, patience, paul, richard sibbes
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A Most Important Bible Reading Tip
In his excellent book, Simplify Your Spiritual Life, Donald Whitney offers what I think is a game-changer in how you read and benefit from the Bible. When you encounter Scripture, search for at least one application of it. For example, … Continue reading
