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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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Jesus Loves Organized Religion
“I love Jesus, but I am not into organized religion.” Ever hear that before? I am sure you have. It is a common refrain among those who like to hold claim to Jesus in some way, but want to keep … Continue reading
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Christians Don’t Hate Homosexuals
Another youth pastor and I were talking today about a recent article from Stand to Reason entitled The Myth of Hate, which I linked to on the most recent Saturday Post. In talking with him about it, I was reminded of how … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
The Myth of Hate. “I’m told writing this post won’t matter. I can clarify until I’m blue in the face and nothing will change. It doesn’t matter what Christians actually think or believe about homosexuality. It seems the world will … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, atonement, blood, cross, evangelism, homosexual, homosexuality, prayer, singleness, wrath
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8 Ways to Submit to a Local Church
Christian, are you submitting to a local church? Scripture is clear that we’re saved into his body (1 Corinthians 12:12-13) and responsible to submit to the authority of a local church (Matthew 18:1-20; Ephesians 5:21) and her leaders (Hebrews 13:17). … Continue reading
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Caring About People
Danny Akin recently has offered his reflections on the life and ministry of Adrian Rogers. In sharing various lessons he learned from Dr. Rogers, Akin gave a wonderful picture of Rogers’ care and compassion for those he ministered to. Dr. Rogers taught me how … Continue reading
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Until, Unless
Although the Bible is filled with precious promises of comfort, it is also filled with terrifying pictures of sobering realities. Some of the sobering realities the Bible offers is truth about those who live outside of faith in Jesus Christ; … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
A Prayer for Those Who Often Fail in Praying. This is a great prayer, “about praying—seeking God’s forgiveness for praying poorly, and seeking God’s help to pray more powerfully and skillfully.” When Christians Know They Can Join With Roman Catholicism. … Continue reading
Christ is Our Passover Lamb
Last night I preached on the Passover from Exodus 11-12:32 to our middle schoolers. I was immensely blessed to see the kids come to understand that the Exodus from Egypt by the hand of Moses is God’s amazing way of preparing … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, cross, death, exodus, jesus, passover, propitiation, sacrifice
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More Important Than Breakfast
There is something more important than breakfast. Dietrich Bonhoeffer: The morning prayer determines the day. Squandered time of which we are ashamed, temptations to which we succumb, weaknesses and lack of discipline in our thoughts and in our conversation with other … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
To Parents Who Have Lost a Child. “Losing a child is the most difficult and painful experience I can personally imagine. What do you say to someone who has lost a child? What can you say? And, perhaps more importantly, what … Continue reading
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