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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Resolutions versus Resolve
Interest in physical fitness surges a few times throughout the year. The holiday season, when we all tend to eat more than our body needs,
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There’s Nothing Better
Why do certain people seem content and satisfied in life? What brings contentment and satisfaction to you? There was a time when job security was
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Servant or Service?
There’s a lot of talk in both the Evangelical church and increasingly in the secular business world about “servant leadership.” For many years at Calvary
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Three Simple Truths
When I returned to my home culture after fifteen years overseas, I knew something was missing. At first, I couldn’t put my finger on it, but
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A Good Fear
How One Kind of Fear Can Be Strong, Good, and Beneficial for Us Western culture typically portrays fear as a weakness. It’s not seen as
Nice Jesus
Why can’t Jesus be just a tad bit nicer? Here’s what I mean – In prayer and devotions before worship practice this last Sunday morning,
Wrath is Right – Part 2
[Part 2 of a 3-part series] The main problem Progressivism has with the historic Christian faith is that it doesn’t like the reality of God’s
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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.
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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