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The Saturdays Post(s)
10 Resolutions for Mental Health. John Piper with a great list. I appreciated #10 a lot. “I shall bet my life on the assumption that this world is not idiotic, neither run by an absentee landlord, but that today, this … Continue reading
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Tagged hell, judgment, local church, mental health, politics
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I Killed Jesus
Our church is almost done with our annual VBS (see some great pictures here, here, and here). As always, it has been excellent. Our children’s team and our massive crew of volunteers are exemplary; faithful, hard-working, and overflowing with love … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
A Letter to the Doctor Who Wanted to Terminate My Baby. “I came to you during the most difficult time in my life. I was terrified, anxious and in complete despair. I didn’t know the truth yet about my baby, … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, christianese, euthanasia, judges, judgment, pastoral ministry, religious liberty, wrath
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Suspending Judgment
Imagine you’re in the grocery store and an unkempt woman with ungroomed hair, sloppy dress, and neglected hygiene stands behind you. Her smell reaches your nostrils and her appearance makes you cringe. What would go through your head? What do … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Take a Test on the Trinity. How well do you understand the doctrine that lies at the heart of the Christian faith? This test can help you know where you’re at in your knowledge of God and shows you where … Continue reading
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Tagged annihilationism, bible study, church discipline, devil, evil, hell, judgment, prayer, singing, sovereignty, technology, trinity, worship
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The Saturday Post(s)
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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Tagged bible, college, fasting, joy, judgment, leadership, lust, parenting, rest, technology, world religions
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What About Those Who Have Never Heard About Jesus?
An illustration from Francis Schaeffer: If every little baby that was ever born anywhere in the world had a tape recorder hung about its neck, and if this tape recorder only recorded the moral judgments with which this child as … Continue reading
When God Damned Jesus to Hell
If you haven’t listened to this sermon excerpt from Dr. R.C. Sproul, now is the time. As Good Friday approaches, may God give you the light to see Christ’s great darkness at the cross. As you then behold that great … Continue reading
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Tagged atonement, cross, gospel, hell, judgment, propitiation, rc sproul
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Polygamy, Saddam Hussein, Abortion, & Worship
Tomorrow, I will be teaching the middle schoolers at our church about the imprecatory psalms. In my study, I came across this amazing section about how Christian should respond to the destruction of evil and evil doers in our day. … Continue reading
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Tagged daniel nehrbass, evil, hate, imprecatory psalms, judgment, prayer, psalms, sin, worship, wrath
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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
A Pilgrim's Friend 