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Tag Archives: worship
“Lord, Look at My Shells!”
These three paragraphs have graciously haunted me for over 6 years. I hope they do the same for you. John Piper: “I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider a … Continue reading
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What If I Don’t Feel Like Worshipping?
“Praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord who minister by night in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, he who is the Maker of heaven and earth.” Psalm 134 Eugene Peterson: Do that for which you were … Continue reading
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This Can Ensure College Won’t Be Worthless to You
I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that listening to the warning in this post could make or break your college career. If you want to learn anything at all in college or be sharpened in any significant … Continue reading
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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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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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A Legacy
Often times young men and women live their lives thinking only about the present and neglect to think about how they will affect the generations that will proceed from them. Given that, I think the words Voddie Baucham Jr. shares about the … Continue reading
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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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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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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