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My Conversion Was a Train Wreck
What happens when a 37 year old lesbian, tenured English professor who specializes in Queer Theory repents and trusts in Jesus for salvation? In her excellent book, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, Rosaria Champagne Butterfield, gives us her answer as … Continue reading
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Three Languages All Christians Should Learn to Speak
Whenever you study anything in depth, you learn new language. Up and coming baseball fans eagerly learn new words/rules/phrases like RBI, line drive, pickle, strike zone, and home run. Cooks gladly learn the new words and phrases of the kitchen like bolognaise, bullion, … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
I Am Ryland. This is such an important article. “I am so thankful that my parents gave me the freedom to act more boyish than my sisters. I am thankful that they didn’t freak out, or make any life-altering decisions … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, catholicism, christian life, depression, ligonier, rc sproul, theology, transgender, trinity
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Our Cruel Idols
A lot of folks think that only primitive people groups worship idols. It is an activity born of ignorance and we have graduated from it in our enlightened status. Since we have science, technology, and great learning, we are no … Continue reading
The Holy Spirit’s Floodlight Ministry
It has often been noted that many Christians aren’t too knowledgeable about the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. This is something that must be remedied because the Person and Work of the Holy Spirit is of immense importance … Continue reading
A Secret to Prayer
After living for so long in self-dependent spirit, I have found prayer a hard thing for me to become good at. However, who really thinks they are good at prayer? I have never met someone who thinks they prayer enough … Continue reading
Jesus Lived for You
“Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?’But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now, … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Things Jesus Will Never Say to You. A great list. One of my favorites is, “Yeah, good job on ___________, but what about ____________?” Ten Promises for Parents. “Here are ten promises from the Bible that every Christian parent should remember, … Continue reading
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Something Worth Fighting Over
Thomas Watson: We glorify God by standing up for His truths. Much of God’s glory lies in His truth. God has entrusted us with His truth, as a master entrusts His servant with His purse to keep. We have not … Continue reading
The Essential Gospel in Four Words
If I asked you to tell me the essential elements of the gospel in 30 seconds, would you be able to do it? What would you make sure to say and what would you feel comfortable leaving out? What aspects … Continue reading