Jan 28
2015
Costly Love Thoughts
This agape is not sentimental fluff, but a substance found only in the truly converted, which springs forth in humble outbursts of gospel-infused sacrificial service for, to, and through, Jesus.
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Be Careful About Wanting to be Pleased
Dear Christian, we seem too often to wrongly think that everything and everyone must align to please us, or all is loss and everything is a failure. This is painful idolatry and must be replaced with sincere worship.
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WHY CHRISTIANS CARE SO MUCH ABOUT THE LOST AND WANDERING
When Jesus changes your heart, your motives and affections and desires change.
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How to Know if You are Really a Christian
People wonder all the time if they are really a believer. Sometimes other people see a person who says they are Christian and wonder if that is a true profession of faith. This can be for any number of reasons. But there is one specific way found in 2 Timothy 2:19 where are you can know if a person is truly a Christian.
Keep ReadingWhy Baptism and Church Membership Go Together
Let’s pattern our baptisms and church membership as closely to the scriptural pattern as we can. Let's link baptism and church membership more closely. Let's see them as part of a unified process to glorify God, build up believers, and reach the world.
Keep Reading As we live a Christ-honoring life…
As we live a Christ-honoring life… Pure gospel living looks different than posing for pictures It stands in stark contrast to life lived under lights A sovereign God changes our motives The authoritative Word renews our minds
Keep ReadingGod’s Magnificent Grace
As I am alive, raised, and seated with Christ by God’s grace… 5 ongoing outcomes I observe about God’s grace towards me.
Keep Reading Hope of Forgiveness is Real
Has life put a lot of mileage on you? Are you weighed down by the toll it has taken? Are you weary? Are you troubled? Do you feel hopeless? There is hope of forgiveness in Jesus.
Keep ReadingJan 27
2015
Come, Lord Jesus
A Goapel-infused poem/hymn/song that expresses a longing for Jesus to return.
Jan 22
2015
What Not To Be Known For
Don't be the kind of person who is known for their sin.
Jan 21
2015
Insulted, and Blessed
Most people do not think of an insult as a blessing. But God does. God says that when you are insulted for the name of Christ you are blessed because God's Spirit rests on you.
Jan 20
2015
Rejoice as You Share Christ's Sufferings
We hate to suffer, but God loves to cause us to rejoice in suffering.
Jan 18
2015
Do Not Be Surprised at the Fiery Trial
There was and is a fiery trial for believers in the Lord Jesus. It is to test our faith.
Jan 17
2015
Speaking, Serving, Praising
As we use our God-given gifts to serve the body of Christ, it is to be for the praise and glory of God.
Jan 16
2015
Good Stewards of God's Grace
1 Peter 4:10 is focused on Christians serving one another in the body of Christ.
Jan 15
2015
God's People Share God's Mission
God's people share God's mission. We may not always feel, look, or act like it, but when God reconciled us to Himself through Christ we became ambassadors for Christ in a very needy world (2 Cor. 5:17-21).
Jan 15
2015
The Heart of Hospitality
Hospitality is more than inviting people over and entertaining lots of people in your home. It's more than being ready, willing, and able to make a meal for someone at a moment's notice. Those things are very helpful and often a great blessing. but the heart of hospitality goes much deeper.