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A Most Important Bible Reading Tip
In his excellent book, Simplify Your Spiritual Life, Donald Whitney offers what I think is a game-changer in how you read and benefit from the Bible. When you encounter Scripture, search for at least one application of it. For example, … Continue reading
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Why Are Anti-Judgmental People So Judgmental? “There’s a growing trend I’ve noticed and have become concerned about: namely, that people who are anti-judgmental are SO judgmental of anyone else they perceive to be passing judgment. One, they’re often wrong; two, … Continue reading
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A Funny Rant About Nonsensical Worship Music. Certain things deserve rants. Nonsensical worship music is one of those things. God Doesn’t Have Accidents. “Wherever we find ourselves and whatever we have to deal with we can know that God in … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, bible, family worship, homosexuality, music, singing, sovereignty, worship
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Happy Are Those Who Read the Bible
How can one maintain joy in their Christian life? Surely, there are many answers, but in any list, reading the Bible should be near the top. J.C. Ryle, as always, says it well. “Next to praying there is nothing so … Continue reading
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Is Theology Your Idolatry? Nine very good questions to help you see if you love what you learned about God more than God Himself. The Complicated Life of Lazy Boys. This is really thoughtful and helpful. “There are (at least) … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, confessions, dating, gay, gay marriage, gospel, homosexuality, idolatry, joe thorn, laziness, men, music, parenting, Sanctification, sex, singing, theology, worship
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Truth & Compassion in Action. “Gay activists prepared to protest FIRE Church in Concord, North Carolina. Their event leader posted their plan on Facebook…We are going to STAND TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY to show that our love is stronger than … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, baptism, bible, bible study, celebrity, counseling, discipleship, homosexuality, islam, jesus, john piper, local church, mentor, motherhood, pastoral ministry, romans, suffering, theology
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What Sermon Topics Excite You?
Kevin DeYoung has an excellent post (as usual) titled Nine Marks of an Unhealthy Church. The whole post is definitely worth your time, however, I thought his first mark of unhealth was particularly intriguing and insightful. The more peripheral the … Continue reading
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What Happens When the Attorney General Sues a 70 Old for Her Beliefs. The actions of the AG is sickening and infuriating. The response of the woman is amazing. “If you haven’t been following Barronelle Stutzman’s case in Washington State, … Continue reading
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Tagged animals, bible, bible translations, coffee, dating, deity of jesus, dogs, gay marriage, hebrews, homosexual, homosexuality, love, motherhood, parenting
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The Worst Judgment
What is one of the worst things God can do in judgment? Fire from heaven (Genesis 19)? Having the earth swallow you (Number 16:28-35)? Sending bears to eat you (2 Kings 2:23-25)? Falling out of a window and having your … Continue reading
You Are Not the Expert On You
I’ve been thinking about this and growing increasingly sure of its truth: You are not the expert on you. Now, to be fair and state the obvious, in one sense, you are an expert on you. You alone know your … Continue reading
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