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- 100 Things I Am Thankful For
- Alcohol, Cigars, & Zyns (Oh My!): Reflections on Christian Liberty & the Conscience
- A Fierce Shepherd
- The Ingredients of True Repentance
- Best Quotes from The Tattooist of Auschwitz
- Favorites Quotes from "Out of the Silent Planet"
- A Forgotten Reason Why Church Hurts
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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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Tagged christian life, christian living, discipleship, hardship, hate, john bunyan, pain, pilgrims progress, suffering, tragedy
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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
The Saturday Post(s)
What Happens When the Attorney General Sues a 70 Old for Her Beliefs. The actions of the AG is sickening and infuriating. The response of the woman is amazing. “If you haven’t been following Barronelle Stutzman’s case in Washington State, … Continue reading
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What “Following Jesus” Means
A few years ago I was having coffee with a student and he asked a thoughtful question: “I think I know, but I have a hard time explaining it: what does it mean to follow Jesus?” I know what he … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, discipleship, evangelism, gospel, jesus, love, obedience, youth, youth ministry
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The Worst Judgment
What is one of the worst things God can do in judgment? Fire from heaven (Genesis 19)? Having the earth swallow you (Number 16:28-35)? Sending bears to eat you (2 Kings 2:23-25)? Falling out of a window and having your … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
This will be a bit short today. I have sermon preparation to do for tomorrow! I Will Never Cast Out. I promise you won’t regret reading this short paragraph. 12 Questions to Ask When Watching a Movie. One theologian (John … Continue reading
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