The Depths of Grace
“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result […]
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Church History Matters: A Guide to Understanding Your Spiritual Family Tree (And Why Your Ancestors Were Just as Messy as You)
Church History Matters: A Guide to Understanding Your Spiritual Family Tree (And Why Your Ancestors Were Just as Messy as You) Most Christians approach church
Being Salt and Light: A Guide to Seasoning the World (Without Being Too Salty About It)
When Jesus told his followers they were the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world,” he probably didn’t anticipate the centuries of
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Connecting Your Story with God’s Story
I heard many dramatic testimonies of God’s work when I was a young believer. It was the early days of the Jesus People Movement, an exciting,
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Biblical Knowledge or Biblical Ignorance?
I came to faith while reading the Bible. After reading Matt 7:13-14 and pondering it, I was challenged to follow Jesus. I realized I’d been
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Come Home
A shepherd had 100 sheep. One wandered off and so the shepherd went in search of that sheep until he found it. And when he
Enigmas, a Shadowy Life, and the Fear of God
Some mysteries in life are enigmas to all of us Many of us like a good mystery. We are intrigued by what’s unknown or yet
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Common Mentoring Myths
No one has all the answers, and I’m wary of anyone who thinks they or someone else do. Sometimes, we just get things wrong—I know I
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The Great Thing
I sat in that Pastors’ Conference and shamefully shrunk into my chair, feeling smaller and smaller as the speaker said, “Pastor, the greatest thing you
The Great and Gracious Goodness of Good Friday
The Lord is far more concerned with our salvation than we are. I believe the gospel accounts of the Lord’s crucifixion clearly show this. As
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