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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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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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Tagged anselm, comfort, death, fear, pain, resurrection, sickness, suffering, tragedy
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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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Tagged animals, bible, bible translations, coffee, dating, deity of jesus, dogs, gay marriage, hebrews, homosexual, homosexuality, love, motherhood, parenting
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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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Tagged affection, culture, death, eternal security, gospel, grace, heaven, iphone, jesus, love, movies, salvation, security, technology
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There is No Savior Like Jesus
In an excellent article titled, “The Importance of Hell,” Tim Keller explains how the doctrine of hell reveals the love of Christ like nothing else does. Tim Keller: Fairly often I meet people who say, “I have a personal relationship … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, hell, judgment, love, sin, suffering, tim keller
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The Beliefs of Non-Believers
The title to this post may be a bit misleading. I am not using the term “non-believer” for those who don’t trust in Jesus Christ, but for those who don’t trust, believe, or subscribe to any kind of faith, religion, … Continue reading
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Tagged apostles creed, belief, believers, creed, non-believers, postmodernism, rooted
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5 Signs of Spiritual Maturity
What does it look like to be a mature Christian? To have graduated from the elementary school, middle school, high school, and college of the Christian life? What does it look like to be all grown up in your faith … Continue reading
