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The Saturday Post(s)
Worry Writes a Letter. This is equal parts creativity, humor, and wisdom. “Dear Stephen, It’s that time of year again! It’s time to renew your annual subscription to Worry Incorporated! We at Worry Inc. greatly value your business, and wanted to remind … Continue reading
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Hell Proves the Love of God
Hell is a teaching that many people are avoid of for many very different reasons. Some people are afraid to speak or even think of such suffering. Others are fearful of what others may think of us if we speak honestly about … Continue reading
Two Purposes of Dating
If you ever want to make things interesting, get Christians to talk about dating. Heads will be scratched. Questions will be asked. Opinions shall abound. Voices may even rise. With a hot donut and some coffee, it could be a good time. … Continue reading
A Fierce Shepherd
Allow me to take you through a quick exercise. Pay attention to what image pops into your mind when you hear this next word. Are you ready? Alright, here’s the word… Shepherd. What pictures came into your mind? Most likely, the images you … Continue reading
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“Lord, Look at My Shells!”
These three paragraphs have graciously haunted me for over 6 years. I hope they do the same for you. John Piper: “I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider a … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, growth, john piper, judgment, life, ministry, Sanctification, service, worship
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On Vacation
To any regular readers, I am currently on a short vacation with my wife and will not be writing anything until next Tuesday. During this short break allow me to point your attention to the book recommendation list under the … Continue reading
What Makes Heaven Heaven?
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
What’s God’s Will for My Life? R.C. Sproul does his thang and answers this frequently asked question by helping us think through what we mean by God’s will. How to Keep Your Kids From Leaving Jesus After Graduation. Some great counsel … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, children, church membership, college, doubt, gods will, jonathan leeman, joy, kids, martyrs, matt chandler, michael patton, parenting, parents, suffering, summer
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Husbands, Do You Dare?
Marriages are not static, but dynamic. They are not like rocks that never change and don’t need tending to, but they are like trees that change with each coming season and need lots of water, sunshine, and good soil. Therefore, … Continue reading
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Tagged complementarianism, gender, husbands, marriage, rob lister, wedding, wives
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Can You Say, “Imitate Me”?
D.A. Carson asks, ““Do you ever say to a young Christian, ‘Do you want to know what Christianity is like? Watch me!’ If you never do, you are unbiblical.” Unbiblical? How so? Well, because Paul gives us many examples of … Continue reading
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