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God is Happy Without You
Take 10 seconds and think about how you would answer this question if a middle schooler asked you, “Is God happy without me?” Although there are a plethora of bumper stickers that would answer with an emphatic, “Absolutely not! God … Continue reading
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Tagged god, gospel, happiness, hope, jesus, joy, love, trinity
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Love the Sin & Hate the Sinner?
Don Carson: One evangelical cliché has it that God hates the sin but loves the sinner. There is a small element of truth in these words: God has nothing but hate for the sin, but this cannot be said with … Continue reading
I Will Help You
Charles Haddon Spurgeon: “Let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: ‘I will help you. It is but a small thing for me, your God, to help you. Consider what I have done already. What! not … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, encouragement, god, help, holy spirit, jesus, kindness, love, mercy
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Eternity in Common
Jesus has saved us into a family called the Church. As a new Christian, one does not only gain a new Father, a new Savior, and a new Spirit who dwells within them, but they have gained new brothers and … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, church, family, fellowship, gospel, jc ryle, love, unity, worship
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Submit to Ugly
Jonathan Leeman: Truth be told, people are not afraid to submit. They just want to submit to beauty, like the valiant hero who submits himself to rescuing damsels in distress. What’s unexpected about Christianity is that its hero doesn’t risk … Continue reading
The End of My Highlighter
I just finished reading a fantastic little book called The Person of Christ by Andrew Bonar. Reading it feels like sitting with a man who wants nothing more than for you to see that everything you could ever need or want … Continue reading
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Have We Lost the Goosebumps on Our Soul?
This is a diagnostic post where I’d like to ask a simple question for your reflection: How do you feel about grace? We talk about grace: Jesus died for my sins. We sing about amazing grace and how sweet it … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, gospel, grace, jesus, joy, love, singing, thankfulness, worship
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What Good Are Good Works?
Where do good works fit into your Christian life? Having a hard time articulating an answer? You’re not alone. A lot of Christians don’t know how to think or feel about good works. We at least know they should somehow … Continue reading
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Tagged christian life, good works, love, obedience, Sanctification, worship
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Bible Verses You Cannot Obey Without Church
It is no secret that America is individualistically minded. We see ourselves as our own. We are islands. We are Mavericks, Rambos, and Jack Bauers. We live our own lives and choose our own paths. Independence is our banner. Self sufficiency is … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church discipline, fellowship, jesus, love, obedience, Sanctification, worship
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Why Does God Do What God Does?
Have you ever asked yourself: “Why does God do what He does?” Why create? Why Adam and Eve? Why sustain the world? Why Israel? Why the Red Sea? Why forgive sinful folks? Why the incarnation? Why the cross? Why the … Continue reading
