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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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What If My Bible Reading Doesn’t Affect Me?
I don’t know if you have had this experience or not, but there have been times in my life where I was somewhat underwhelmed by what I was gaining from my own personal Bible study. I would think, “Although I … Continue reading
How Not to Spiritually Shepherd Your Children
As a youth pastor, I have seen a wide spectrum of parents and their unique parenting strategies. Some have been good. Some have been bad. Some have been down right ugly. Although I don’t have any kids of my own and, therefore, have no … Continue reading
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Tagged children, parenting, parents, pastor, pastoral ministry, youth, youth ministry
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How to Slow Down Your Speeding Heart (Three Ways to Prepare for Prayer)
You’ve probably felt it like I have. You sit down with Bible in hand; cup of steaming hot coffee to your right. The pen is ready and maybe there’s even a journal close by. Everything is in place for you … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, communion, david macintyre, devotion, discipline, heart, prayer, self discipline, worship
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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
