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The Helpfulness of Anger
Martin Luther and his wife often had friends and students living in their home or visiting for dinner. It was often a packed house. The students and friends of the Luthers would not only enjoy their hospitality, but also Martin’s … Continue reading
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Tagged anger, growth, love, martin luther, righteousness, Sanctification
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When My Child Remembers My Prayers…
Melissa Edgington offers some great thoughts on parenting and prayer that, as a father of a 28 week old (still cooking in the belly), stir my heart in all the right ways. (John Newton) remembered clearly times when (his mother) … Continue reading
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Tagged children, fatherhood, love, motherhood, parenting, prayer
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The Saturday Post(s)
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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What “Following Jesus” Means
A few years ago I was having coffee with a student and he asked a thoughtful question: “I think I know, but I have a hard time explaining it: what does it mean to follow Jesus?” I know what he … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, discipleship, evangelism, gospel, jesus, love, obedience, youth, youth ministry
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The Saturday Post(s)
This will be a bit short today. I have sermon preparation to do for tomorrow! I Will Never Cast Out. I promise you won’t regret reading this short paragraph. 12 Questions to Ask When Watching a Movie. One theologian (John … Continue reading
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Tagged affection, culture, death, eternal security, gospel, grace, heaven, iphone, jesus, love, movies, salvation, security, technology
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There is No Savior Like Jesus
In an excellent article titled, “The Importance of Hell,” Tim Keller explains how the doctrine of hell reveals the love of Christ like nothing else does. Tim Keller: Fairly often I meet people who say, “I have a personal relationship … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, hell, judgment, love, sin, suffering, tim keller
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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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Tagged christian living, faith, love, martin luther, service
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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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The Four Sermons Our Marriages (Should) Preach
God has designed marriage to primarily be a living picture of the gospel (see Ephesians 5:22-33 and read this free online book or buy it here). Marriage is not ultimately designed to be about us, our kids, or our world, … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, grace, john piper, love, marriage, salvation, wedding
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