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Six Remedies for Unbelief
Have you found your trust in Christ lacking? Have there been times where you have experienced a loss of love, affection, trust, adoration, and devotion to King Jesus? Does your faith sometimes hobble along, barely able to make any progress … Continue reading
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Why Christians Worship Jesus
It seems almost everybody like Jesus. He honored in pop culture, revered in every major religion in the world, and honored even among the most irreverent. You’ll be hard pressed to find people who don’t like Jesus or see him … Continue reading
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Confusing Roots & Fruits
One of the most deadly mistakes we can make is to confuse the fruit for the root & therefore chase after the good effects of a thing instead of the good thing itself. In education, this is focusing on our … Continue reading
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Let’s Stop Saying, “God Told Me…”
When I was a younger believer, I remember hearing older Christians say things like, “God told me to do this,” or “God said that to me.” I didn’t question their sincerity, but it left me deeply confused. I started wondering, … Continue reading
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A Tale of Two Types of Church Music
I’ve been leading the music ministry of my church for a few years now. Music has never been a primary pursuit of mine, but there was a need our young church plant had for a music leader and I was … Continue reading
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A Forgotten Reason Why Church Hurts
A lot of people get hurt in churches. It shouldn’t, however, if surprise us because of what the church is: a united body made of up very diverse members. Folks in church are truly and spiritually connected with one another. … Continue reading
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Is Online Church the Same as Normal Church?
Over on Twitter, Jonathan Leeman gives four questions for those who think virtually gathered church is the same as the physically gathered church. Question from a pastor friend: “What would you say to someone who says that assembling as a … Continue reading
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The Main Issue of Abortion (& Some Bad Pro-Choice Arguments)
I never thought I would see it, but Roe has been destroyed and for that I praise God! This provides a good opportunity to refresh ourselves on what the issue of abortion is really about and answer some poor, but … Continue reading
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Why Do Christians Do Stuff?
There are a fair amount of folks who call themselves Christians and they do a fair amount of goodly things in the world. But, when you get down to gears, why do Christians do stuff? What’s their ultimate aim? Their … Continue reading
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To Whom Do We Sing On Sunday?
When Christians gather for corporate worship, we sing. The style of music, the use of instruments, the skill of the congregation may all differ, but the presence of singing in Christian worship is a constant. The Church Jesus rescued by … Continue reading
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