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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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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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Youth Groups & Emotionalism
In an interview about her new book, Nancy Pearcey gave a comment with which I could not agree more: Youth groups rarely encourage young people to grapple with tough questions. Instead the goal seems to be to engineer events that … Continue reading
How Sickness is a Gift
For those who don’t know God, there is nothing good to say about sickness. Sickness is always bad all the time. It strains, it inconveniences, it harms, and it kills. Sickness is only enemy. But the same is not true … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Don’t Claim Your Healing. A thoughtful piece on how to think of and handle chronic sickness or pain. The conclusion is gold: “Here is a truth worth thinking about today: our pain may be bringing about a deep healing in … Continue reading
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Tagged children, gay marriage, gay wedding, grace, legalism, pastoral ministry, premarital counseling, sermon, sickness, sin
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LOL With Atheism
Oh man. This is wonderful. Richard Dawkins never saw such worthy opponents. Here are the same guys dealing with Trinitarian heresies.
The Most Important Thing Parents Can Do for Their Kids
As a man with his first baby about a month away, this post has special importance for me. Recently, Tim Challies wrote about the most important thing his parents did for him as he grew up. But before he shares … Continue reading
Earth’s Joys Are Heaven’s Appetizers
Christians should be people who enjoy the pleasures in the deepest and most profound ways. Jeremiah Burroughs gives us one reason why: Every little (gift that a Christian has) is but a an earnest penny for all the glory that … Continue reading
Why Christians Are Not Content
I am slowly making my way through the marvelous book The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by the old Puritan, Jeremiah Burroughs. It’s been a wonderful experience. Time and time again I find my soul blessed in profound ways. Today, … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, contentment, growth, jeremiah burroughs, joy, Sanctification, satisfaction
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