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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.
Tag Archives: faith
What Is the “Good Life”?
I gave this commencement address to the Independent Learning Academy’s graduating class of 2022. I want to begin by reminding you of what you’ve done to get here today. That is a lot of sacrifice, a lot hard work, and … Continue reading
Life is Impossible Without Faith
Ben Myers: In North Africa toward the end of the fourth century, Augustine pointed out that life would be impossible without trust. Most of the things we know about the world are really things we believe on the basis of … Continue reading
Christians & Their Bibles
Herman Bavinck: Believing God at his word is in no way inconsistent with human dignity, anymore than it dishonors a child to rely with unlimited trust on the word of her or his father. So far from gradually outgrowing this … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
God Actually Spoke to Me. A story of a man who heard the voice of God. Mizzou & a More Excellent Way. An amazing story demonstrating the power of the gospel and the hope of true reconciliation. “This gentleman started … Continue reading
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Do You Really Have Access to Heaven?
Have you ever thought about all the things we are denied access to? We are denied access behind the counter at retail stores and various shops. We are denied access to country clubs we don’t belong to. We are denied … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, eternal life, faith, gospel, heaven, jesus, salvation
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3 Necessary Truths for Suffering
Three truths to store away in your heart for when the rain inevitably comes. Jerry Bridges: In the arena of adversity, the Scriptures teach us three essential truths about God— truths we must believe if we are to trust Him … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, faith, growth, love, pain, Sanctification, suffering, theodicy, tragedy
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How a Christian Lives
How does a Christian live? Martin Luther: A Christian man does not live in himself, but in Christ and in his neighbor, or else is no Christian: (he is) in Christ by faith (and is) in his neighbor by love. … Continue reading
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When An “A-” is an “F”
This past Sunday, one of the pastors at our church preached a powerful and encouraging sermon from John 1:35-51 about following Christ. As I listened, I was reminded about how radically different following Jesus is compared to other things we … Continue reading
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Tagged discipleship, faith, follower, jd greear, jesus, repentance
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Three Necessary Elements of True Faith
The age old question was once asked by a simple jailer: “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:30 His prisoners (the Apostle Paul and his companion Silas) responded with confidence, clarity, and boldness: They replied, “Believe in … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
How Same Sex Marriage Will Affect Friendship. It is not a slippery slope fallacy if the slope is, in fact, slippery. “Matthew Franck explains the unintended effect same-sex marriage will have on friendships in our society…” A Brief Word About Science & … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, cussing, doctrine, douglas wilson, faith, faith alone, friendship, gay, gay wedding, homosexual, homosexuality, left behind, marriage, sound doctrine, study, suffering, theology, transgender
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