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Thank God for the Fleas
In her book, The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom recalls when she and her sister first entered the barracks at the Nazi prison camp they were assigned to during World War II. The room was cramped, the smells were foul, … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
Measuring a Church By Love. This is a simple and needed reminder. “Rather than measuring His body by its statistical success, Jesus measures it by the way that we love one another.” 15 Ways to Use Leftover Wine. For those … Continue reading
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3 Necessary Truths for Suffering
Three truths to store away in your heart for when the rain inevitably comes. Jerry Bridges: In the arena of adversity, the Scriptures teach us three essential truths about God— truths we must believe if we are to trust Him … Continue reading
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Do You Admit You Have Blindspots?
In the last Saturday Post I linked to an article about blind spots, but the article’s message so resonated with me that I thought to quote the main section of it here. Talking specifically about his writing, Russ Ramsey shares … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
5 Reasons Why the Virgin Birth of Jesus is Important. “John Frame writes that the virgin birth of Jesus is doctrinally important because of…” Don’t Badmouth Obama. “God takes his word very seriously. If we dishonor the President there may … Continue reading
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The Helpfulness of Anger
Martin Luther and his wife often had friends and students living in their home or visiting for dinner. It was often a packed house. The students and friends of the Luthers would not only enjoy their hospitality, but also Martin’s … Continue reading
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When My Child Remembers My Prayers…
Melissa Edgington offers some great thoughts on parenting and prayer that, as a father of a 28 week old (still cooking in the belly), stir my heart in all the right ways. (John Newton) remembered clearly times when (his mother) … Continue reading
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Words to the Dying
If you were at the side of a dying man, what would you say? Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), a weighty and time-honored theologian, once wrote a piece intended for that very purpose: to bring comfort to dying Christians. His words … Continue reading
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Jesus, the Division Maker
Once Jesus preached an astonishing message in which he said the following: Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to … Continue reading
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The Power of Story
Not only are stories fun, entertaining, engaging, and all around enjoyable, but they also are a powerful means of shaping our character and the way we see ourselves. Stories have the power, in the power of the Spirit, to change … Continue reading