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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
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3 Things the Holy Spirit Has Done for Every Believer
In a marvelous sermon, C.H. Spurgeon showed three necessary things for the Holy Spirit to do in the heart of a man in order to save his soul. They are listed as follows… First, He Shows You the Evil of Your Sin. … Continue reading
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One Thing That Helps Reveal If You Want God or His Stuff
Recently, I preached at the CVCS Middle School retreat up in Idyllwild Pines Christian Camp. The retreat’s theme was, “Walking in Truth” and all four of my sermons centered on the idea of truth and the Christian life. The second sermon … Continue reading
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Tagged character of god, da carson, god, love, Sanctification, theology
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Three Relationships Every Christian Should Have
Among the many important relationships you do have as a Christian, I believe there are three specific relationships* you should make a priority to have. You Need a Paul Paul was a mentor to numerous young men, two of which are … Continue reading
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Tagged church, discipleship, fellowship, friendship, love, ministry
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The Saturday Post(s)
How Same Sex Marriage Will Affect Friendship. It is not a slippery slope fallacy if the slope is, in fact, slippery. “Matthew Franck explains the unintended effect same-sex marriage will have on friendships in our society…” A Brief Word About Science & … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, cussing, doctrine, douglas wilson, faith, faith alone, friendship, gay, gay wedding, homosexual, homosexuality, left behind, marriage, sound doctrine, study, suffering, theology, transgender
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Gone Preaching
I will be gone preaching at CVCS middle school retreat from Wednesday to Friday so the blog may be quiet until I return. Until then…
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Don’t Waste Your Cancer
Cancer. No one wants to ever hear that word, let alone have it spoken as their own (or their loved one’s) diagnosis. But what if someone told you that cancer was not a curse, but a gift? That cancer, endured with … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, john piper, pain, Sanctification, sickness, sovereignty, suffering, tragedy
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Are You Excited?
One of my favorite things to see is the excitement of new Christians. To them, everything is a blessing, a gift, and something to smile about and praise God for. Every worship service is attended with anticipation and glee. Every … Continue reading
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Tagged excitement, francis schaeffer, gospel, growth, joy, Sanctification
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Hellfire, Brimstone, Wrath, Torment, & Fury
I recently re-read a sermon and thought I would share with you some quotes from it. As you read the following quotes, I ask that you do it slowly and ask yourself, “Do I believe this?” God will execute the … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, character of god, hell, jonathan edwards, judgment, sin, sinners, theology, wrath
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The Saturday Post(s)
The Best Pastor-Member Meeting Ever! There is an immense lesson for all of us to learn here. “I was glad to have the young people in our church. But these pastor-member meetings were getting on my nerves. The meetings were the same. The … Continue reading
When the Head Disconnects from the Heart
I am sure you can relate, but sometimes I don’t feel what I know. Sometimes, my head is disconnected with my heart. I know in my head that Jesus is supreme over all. I know in my head that everything is disgusting when … Continue reading
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Tagged devotion, feelings, heart, knowledge, love, Sanctification, spiritual disciplines
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A Pilgrim's Friend 