Wrath is Right – Part 1
[Part 1, of a 3-part series] I recently read an article in which the author noted the growing number of teens and young adults who […]
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Discipleship
The Problem with Me, Myself, and I and Pleasure
Many Americans and others in Western cultures live like the Millionaires of former days. I don’t have a million dollars, nor am I expecting to
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What Comes First?
What comes first – forgiving someone or loving someone? Can you love someone only after you’ve forgiven them, or is love the necessary precondition for
Guard Your Heart
No pastor goes to bed in love with Jesus and in love with his wife and then goes out and commits adultery the next day.
The Art of Dying to Self
Most of us are familiar with left or right brain dominance. Those with left-brain dominance are supposed to be more analytical, while those with right-brain
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Reconciling Human Effort with God’s Grace
Since my early days as a young believer, I’ve understood the biblical doctrine of grace. Well, I understood it at a basic level. The importance
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The Art of Dying
Dying is not a favorite topic for most of us. We avoid talking about it and would like to circumvent death itself. But it is
Forgive and Forget
As we head into another Presidential election in 2024, it might be good to think back four years. 2020 probably wracked up more personal offenses
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Snakes and Doves
Jesus wants you to be like the devil. What? Really? Yes. In a surprising turn of phrase, Jesus directs us to be shrewd as serpents
No Regrets
Understanding how our calling and vocation relate to our lives What is your calling in life? If you have some background or experience in a