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The Most Terrifying Picture in All the Bible

Have you ever met anybody who champions Jesus as the model of perfect love who never gets angry at anything or anyone? You know, a Jesus that is all mercy and no wrath? Martyn Lloyd-Jones reminds us well of one scene … Continue reading

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God’s Credit Card

Being a youth pastor offers me a front row seat to watch young saints be exposed to the Word of God for the first time. I get to see their amazement at its truths. I get to rejoice in their thankfulness … Continue reading

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A Secret to Prayer

After living for so long in self-dependent spirit, I have found prayer a hard thing for me to become good at. However, who really thinks they are good at prayer? I have never met someone who thinks they prayer enough … Continue reading

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When Jesus Became a Man, Did He Stop Being God?

Warning: Hypothetical situation ahead. The following situation happened to me and, if you are around young (and old) Christians, will probably be asked of you as well. Imagine you were approached by a middle schooler at church after a Bible … Continue reading

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When Believing in God Doesn’t Matter

“I believe in God!” Ever hear that? I do. A lot. Now, there isn’t anything wrong with that statement. In fact, there is a lot right with that statement. But the statement – I believe in God –  is only … Continue reading

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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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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 Backward, Upward, & Forward Look

J.C. Ryle: The early Christians made it a part of their religion to look for His return. Backward they looked to the cross and the atonement for sin, and rejoiced in Christ crucified. Upward they looked to Christ at the … Continue reading

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The Saturday Post(s)

Jesus, You Are Enough. Great article with a great challenge. “I’m challenged myself as I gaze around my room at the heaps of stuff – some of it useful, some of it decorative, some of it of sentimental value, some … Continue reading

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It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Comin’

Today, we Christians celebrate Good Friday. Sometimes folks are confused as to why we would call the day our Savior was crucified good. That’s understandable. It’s not often that people celebrate the death of their Leader/Hero/Etc. But, this hints at … Continue reading

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