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The Power of the Gospel in Charleston

In the video below, the family members of victims from the Charleston shooting speak to the gunman. Watch and marvel at the power of the gospel. In light of the astonishing hearts of the victims’ family members, Charles C. W. … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Sports on Sundays. “I became a Christian at University. Giving up soccer on Sundays was something that had to happen so that my love for and commitment to the Lord was not divided on his Day. That meant also giving … Continue reading →

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Using Evil for Good

I read this this morning in my devotions. It blessed me so I thought it would bless you. Jeremiah Burroughs: It is the way of God to work by contraries, to turn the greatest evil into the greatest good.  To … Continue reading →

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When It’s Good to Be Booed (Or Bad to Be Applauded)

Once, Jesus preached this: Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets. Luke 6:26 Matthew Henry helps apply. It is a sign that you were not faithful to your … Continue reading →

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In Honor of My “Paul”

Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 Allow me to obey that verse right now in this post. This is an … Continue reading →

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The Day Daisy Was Born

I wrote this in my journal on May 28, 2015 at 8:10pm in a hospital room while my wife and baby slept soundly near me. It was the day my daughter, my first child, was born. This entry was written … Continue reading →

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Least of These Bakers, Florists, & Photographers

The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40 He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not … Continue reading →

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A Little Lull

For regular readers of A Pilgrim’s Friend, I wanted to let you know that I won’t be blogging too much this week or next. I will be studying for finals for seminary (this week). Also, my baby’s exodus is due … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

God is Bigger Than My Cancer. “As I prepared for chemotherapy, my wife smiled and handed me a handmade card, colored bright with crayons and signed by a fifteen-year-old girl with Down syndrome in our congregation. My tears flowed as … Continue reading →

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Listen to Your Kids Talk About Video Games (& Other Things You May Have No Interest In)

With our first baby about 2 weeks away from being born, I will make sure to store this counsel deep into my heart. Melissa Edgington talks about the importance of listening to her son talk about his video games, even … Continue reading →

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