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The Saturday Post(s)
What Kind of Blessing? Don’t miss this short one. Kevin DeYoung asks us what kind of blessings are we looking for and warns of following the world’s beatitudes instead of Christ’s. Ladies, Know Your Role. “One of the reasons many wives struggle … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, counseling, dating, forgiveness, gender, holiness, husbands, kevin deyoung, racism, relationship, relationships, salvation, singleness, theology, wives
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The Most Terrifying Picture in All the Bible
Have you ever met anybody who champions Jesus as the model of perfect love who never gets angry at anything or anyone? You know, a Jesus that is all mercy and no wrath? Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds us well of one scene … Continue reading
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Tagged evil, jesus, judgment, martyn lloyd jones, revelation, revival, wrath
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My One Goal Every Morning
George Mueller (1805–1898) is remembered for his massive ministry to orphans in England over a century ago. John Piper does an excellent biographical sketch of his life here. In listening to his sketch, I will always remember this quote from … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, biography, communion, fellowship, george mueller, john piper, joy, prayer, spiritual disciplines
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Twelve Reasons to Go to Church
A lot of Christians don’t know quite what to do with the church. Some say they are better off not going to church. Others think the church is an option for Christians if they want. Few would be as bold to … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, communion, donald whitney, fellowship, pastoral ministry, preaching
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Two Jews Named Smith & Jones
One of the big lessons Christians grow to learn is the difference between trusting in their performance for God’s approval and resting in the performance of Christ on their behalf for God’s approval. Essentially, it is learning what to put our confidence … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Atheistic Morality. A brilliant display of what atheistic morality naturally looks like. Amy Hall sums it up well, “There is no “just as moral” here; we’re differently moral.” Ferguson Analysis. Justin Taylor offers a helpful look at the Ferguson controversy. “One … Continue reading
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Tagged atheism, college, evangelism, islam, lord's supper, pastor, pastoral ministry, puritan, racism, suicide, thomas goodwin
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What Our Marriage is Built Upon
Yesterday, my wife and I celebrated our four-year wedding anniversary. For us that has marked 12 years knowing each other, 10 years dating, and 4 years marriage. Each year with her is a gift of which I am growing increasingly … Continue reading
A Very Old-School, But Helpful Scripture Memory System
The Bible is the source from which Christians draw their comfort, hope, and joy. It is food for our hunger, water for our thirst, and sunlight for our eyes. Not only do we want to read it, meditate on it, … Continue reading
Would There Be a Difference?
C.J. Mahaney: Imagine I take a blind test in which my task is to identify the genuine follower of Jesus Christ. My choices are an unregenerate individual and you. I’m given two reports detailing conversations Internet activity, manner of dress, iPod … Continue reading
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A Throne & a Cross
In a day where there seems to be a lot of misunderstanding of what following Jesus actually entails, I found this simple point and illustration to be profoundly helpful. J.D. Greear writes: Jesus said following Him meant “denying ourselves” and “taking … Continue reading
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Tagged belief, cross, discipleship, jd greear, obedience, repentance, throne
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