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The Saturday Post(s)
How Do You Raise Christians? “The simple fact is that your best efforts cannot guarantee salvation for your children, but your bad example could be a great hindrance to the work of the gospel in their hearts. While you might … Continue reading
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The Church’s Message to ISIS
Dear ISIS…
People Shouldn’t Be Denied the Right to Marry
Isn’t denying homosexuals the right to marriage a form of discrimination? Isn’t it wrong to keep homosexuals from participating in marriage? Isn’t telling certain people they are unable to be married an infringement on our rights? Yes. All those things … Continue reading
Two Tips for Confrontation
I am reading a great little book on pastoral ministry by Lee Eclov called, Pastoral Graces. A few days ago I came across Lee’s two tips for helping confrontation and thought them worthy to share. Someone once praised me for … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
Religions Are Products of Culture and Geography, Not Truth. Here is Brett Kunkle’s really good answer to that objection. How Do You Know If You’re Repentant. “Here are 12 signs we have a genuinely repentant heart…” Don’t Be Too Quick … Continue reading
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Important Questions About Homosexuality That Never Get Asked
In hopes of helping the media become more even-handed in their reporting, Dan Phillips writes a list of questions he wished they would ask Democratic Candidates concerning homosexuality and related issues. As I read his questions, I thought that they … Continue reading
4 Truths for Young Singles in Romantic Relationships
Jared Wilson recently typed 10 immensely helpful truths for young singles in romantic relationships. Here are four that I found particularly important and valuable. 1) It’s not bad to want to have sex with your significant other. It’d be another … Continue reading
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Suffering is God’s Gift
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 Christians have long praised this verse and for good reason. Within its few … Continue reading
Happy Are Those Who Read the Bible
How can one maintain joy in their Christian life? Surely, there are many answers, but in any list, reading the Bible should be near the top. J.C. Ryle, as always, says it well. “Next to praying there is nothing so … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
What is Biblical Love? “True, biblical love consists in the sharing of mutual joy—of seeking one another’s joy as one’s own.” 40 Things Parents Definitely Can’t Get Away With Anymore. The difference of childcare between our parents generation and ours … Continue reading
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