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Tag Archives: suffering
The Saturday Post(s)
Lessons from the Creed. This is from one of my interns at our middle school ministry about what the Apostles’ Creed says about the nature of Christianity. Needless to say, I am proud. Jesus Calling. A very helpful look at … Continue reading
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Tagged christian living, church, church discipline, marriage, ministry, pastoral ministry, self discipline, self examination, suffering
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Jesus’ Most Unpopular Promise
The Christian’s life is completely built upon the promises of God. Christianity has its eyes set, not on the follower and what they do, but on the Triune God and what He has promised. The promises of God are the life … Continue reading
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Worry Writes a Letter. This is equal parts creativity, humor, and wisdom. “Dear Stephen, It’s that time of year again! It’s time to renew your annual subscription to Worry Incorporated! We at Worry Inc. greatly value your business, and wanted to remind … Continue reading
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Tagged character of god, cross, douglas wilson, god, hell, homosexual, homosexuality, judgment, kevin deyoung, missions, romans, russell moore, sam allberry, stephen altrogge, suffering, tom nettles, transgender, worry
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What’s God’s Will for My Life? R.C. Sproul does his thang and answers this frequently asked question by helping us think through what we mean by God’s will. How to Keep Your Kids From Leaving Jesus After Graduation. Some great counsel … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, children, church membership, college, doubt, gods will, jonathan leeman, joy, kids, martyrs, matt chandler, michael patton, parenting, parents, suffering, summer
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The Church is for Messy People. “Church should be a place where messy people feel comfortable. When I say “messy people”, I don’t mean people who are willfully engaging in unrepentant sin. I mean people who are seeking to follow Jesus, … Continue reading
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Tagged abortion, albert mohler, apologetics, church, cs lewis, debate, growth, michael patton, motherhood, science, sin, suffering
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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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Tagged apologetics, atonement, copernicus, cross, death, demonology, demons, failure, gospel, heaven, heavenly tourism, jesus, propitiation, Sanctification, satan, science, scientific revolution, suffering, tragedy
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Why God Uses Suffering
No one likes to go through painful things, but it’s almost universally recognized that some of the most important lessons come from the most painful times. Christians understand this not to be some universal principle that just works, but a grace … Continue reading
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Tagged affliction, all things for good, growth, pain, puritan, Sanctification, sickness, sovereignty, suffering, thomas watson
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For Laughs. Let the Lolz begin. “We’ve all had things happen to us that we ‘wouldn’t wish on our worst enemy.’ So then the question remains, what would we wish on our worst enemy?” Do You Have a Complaint Against Someone? A very important … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, bitterness, christian history, church, church membership, complaining, culture, disney, forgiveness, humor, hurt, martyrs, michael patton, missions, philosophy, relationships, scandal, suffering
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Spurgeon’s Love for Fine Cigars. I love to hear stories and quirks about my heroes. This makes me love him all the more. Why I Am Not Completely Certain Christianity is True. This is written by a Christian apologist. “No, I am … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, atheism, charles spurgeon, church membership, emotions, gay, gay wedding, homosexuality, kevin deyoung, local church, suffering
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