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The Chief Rule of the Christian Life
St. Augustine: When a certain rhetorician was asked what was the chief rule in eloquence, he replied, ‘Delivery’; what was the second rule, ‘Delivery’; what was the third rule, ‘Delivery.’ So if you ask me concerning the precepts of the … Continue reading
The General Who Pours Coffee
The Apostle John relays a magnificent story about something Jesus did for His disciples in his last hours of life: Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Women in Battle? “What kind of a society puts its women on the front lines to risk what only men should be called on to risk? In countries ravaged by war, we consider it a tragedy when the battle comes … Continue reading
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Get Over Yourself & Finally Find Joy
Justin Taylor posted this quote the other day and it has been blessing me since. Desiring you, my dear readers, to be blessed, I offer it to thee. G.K Chesterton: How much happier you would be if you only knew … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
God is Bigger Than My Cancer. “As I prepared for chemotherapy, my wife smiled and handed me a handmade card, colored bright with crayons and signed by a fifteen-year-old girl with Down syndrome in our congregation. My tears flowed as … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, complementarianism, gender, heaven, humility, mentor, preaching, sickness, sovereignty, suffering, women
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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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Tagged bible, church, deception, humility, love, self deception
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Why Pride Should Absolutely Terrify Us
Everyone knows that pride is bad, but not everyone knows why. Sometimes we hate pride for prideful reasons. That is, we hate it when others try to lift themselves above us. When we detect pride in another, though we would … Continue reading
15 Things to Remember When Criticized
Mark Altrogge serves us well with these 15 things to remember when we are criticized: View correction as a good thing: Ps 141:5 says: “Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my … Continue reading
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Tagged criticism, growth, humility, mark altrogge, Sanctification, teachable
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The Saturday Post(s)
Jesus Was a Friend of Sinners…But… A very helpful look at what kind of friend Jesus was to sinners. Hint: not the kind that enjoyed or was ok with their sins. You’re Going to Die (And So Might Your Dreams). … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, apologetics, christian living, church, conscience, correction, criticism, debate, evangelism, family, family worship, friend, friendship, funny, gods will, gospel, humility, jesus, Sanctification
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